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Board reviews bond-funded restrooms, solar arrays and new buses
Summary
The Ann Arbor board reviewed bond-funded capital contracts including restroom renovations at Clegg and Scarlett middle schools (~$2.83M request with contingency), rooftop solar arrays at Skyline and Earhart, and recommended purchase of six next-generation school buses with updated safety harness features.
Board members heard several capital items funded through bond proceeds: restroom renovations at Clegg and Scarlett middle schools, rooftop solar arrays for Skyline High School and the Earhart Administration Building, and a recommendation to purchase six next-generation buses.
Gilbane and district capital staff said restroom work will be phased over two summers to renovate original facilities and replace piping; the project estimate presented was $2,831,386 plus a 15% contingency for unknown conditions. The team said gender-neutral restroom configurations are being considered when feasible and that all work uses bond funds, not general fund dollars.
District staff also presented rooftop solar proposals that would add more than two megawatts of cumulative on-site solar capacity across district buildings, lowering future electricity costs and qualifying for rebates. Trustees asked about roof readiness and timing; staff said the sites were selected because recent roofing/HVAC work finished and roofs are now available for PV installation.
Transportation staff recommended buying six International next-generation buses (71-passenger standard) with built-in child-restraint seating infrastructure to simplify harnessing for students who require specialized restraints. The buses carry an eight-year warranty and the total purchase was presented as bond-funded.
All capital items were discussed as bond-funded projects and were presented for trustee review and subsequent action.
