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Whiteford board rejects Plan B, approves roofs, $233,000 parking lot and $25,000 fountain from 2019 bond funds
Summary
After rejecting a broad Plan B spending proposal, the Whiteford Board of Education approved targeted 2019 bond-funded projects: elementary and high-school roofing work (not to exceed $45,000), a $233,000 parking lot resurfacing contract, and a $25,000 drinking fountain project.
The Whiteford Board of Education voted on Jan. 12 to approve a package of targeted projects funded from excess proceeds of the district's 2019 capital bond, after rejecting a broader Plan B proposal.
At the organizational meeting held in the district boardroom in Ottawa Lake, the board voted down a motion to carry out all projects listed in a presented Plan B package (except the elementary roof capped at $75,000). The roll call ended 3-4, with Dave Dixon, Janelle Hauser and Shane Hillard voting yes and Jeff Bunge, Brandon Lott, Jason Vida and Tom Wenzel voting no.
Following the failed motion, the board approved a narrower set of projects. On a motion by Jason Vida, seconded by Tom Wenzel, the board approved replacement work on the elementary school center roof and the high school kitchen roof not to exceed $45,000. That motion passed by roll call, 7-0.
The board also awarded the parking-lot resurfacing and additions contract to Jennite Paving & Sealing Company for an amount not to exceed $233,000 (motion by Shane Hillard; second by Dave Dixon). The motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the board approved a drinking fountain project not to exceed $25,000 (motion by Jason Vida; second by Dave Dixon). All three subsequent motions passed on recorded roll-call votes with seven yes votes.
Meeting minutes show the discussions focused on prioritizing projects from the bond's excess funds; the broader Plan B put more items before the board but failed to win majority support. The approved motions direct the district to proceed with the specified work and to contract with Jennite Paving & Sealing Company for the parking-lot work.
The district did not provide a timeline for project start or completion in the minutes, and budget line-item allocations beyond the not-to-exceed amounts were not specified. The board did not vote on additional Plan B items at the meeting.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: staff will proceed under the approved motions and return to the board for any additional approvals if needed.
