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Board approves Bid Pack 10 for site work and playgrounds
Summary
The Eastpointe Community Schools board approved Bid Pack 10, authorizing site work and playground installations across district sites; the motion passed with affirmative votes from seven board members, and administration said bundling work reduces costs.
The Eastpointe Community Schools board voted to approve Bid Pack 10, a package of site work and playground installations for district properties. The motion was made during the business-operations portion of the meeting and carried with affirmative votes recorded from Dr. Early, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Williams, Mr. Rosco, Mrs. Choper, Mrs. Whitby and Mr. McCain.
Administrators said bundling the playground and site work in Bid Pack 10 helps the district realize construction-management efficiencies and reduces unit costs. The board heard that Crescentwood and other sites will receive playground surfaces and safety surfacing; the administration noted some sites will receive a hybrid of composite and wood-chip surfacing depending on site requirements.
The approval was procedural and brief: administration answered trustees' questions about surfacing choices and construction timing and the motion carried on voice vote. District staff said crews and the construction-management team will coordinate installation schedules and return to the board with any necessary timelines.
Next steps: administration will proceed with contractor scheduling and contract execution for the approved Bid Pack 10 projects.
