Board approves $109,556 for exterior electronic signs and passes mower purchase; summer-tax resolution moved

The Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools board voted to approve a $109,556 bid from Pro Image Design to install two exterior electronic signs — one at the middle/high-school corner of Forest and 11th and another at Frank Elementary — according to staff recommendation. A staff presenter summarized placement, dimensions and cooperation with the city and noted installation could occur around Nov. 15 if approved.

During the sign discussion a roll-call-style check was taken: board members named during the vote (Scott, Liz, Aubrey, Amy) responded "yes," and staff noted the bid includes delivery and installation. The superintendent was referenced by name in the motion language but did not speak on the record in the provided segments.

On a separate facilities purchase, the board approved a recommendation to buy a new riding lawnmower at a price of $14,389 to reduce mowing time and operator hours. The chair made the motion, a second was recorded and the transcript states, "Motion passes." Board members asked for more specific mower-deck dimensions and staff agreed to follow up.

The board also considered the annual resolution to continue summer tax collection for 2025 — a practice the district adopted in 2003. Staff presented the resolution and a board member moved and another seconded the resolution during the meeting; the transcript records the motion and second but does not include an explicit roll-call or outcome in the provided segment.

Next steps: staff will provide additional technical details on the mower (deck size and model) and any final installation schedule for the signage; staff will also provide precise information about demolition/removal of current signage.