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Henry Co. R-I board approves preliminary FY25-26 budget and awards uniform, mowing contracts
Summary
At its Mar. 20, 2025 meeting, the Henry Co. R-I Board approved a preliminary FY2025–26 budget projecting a $619,000 expenditure increase, awarded a $13,380 football-uniform contract and contracted Mitchell’s Lawn Care for mowing at $500 per mow; all motions passed 7-0.
The Henry Co. R-I School District Board of Education approved the district's preliminary fiscal year 2025–26 budget and awarded two vendor contracts during its regular meeting on March 20, 2025 at Windsor High School.
Board member Ms. Jennifer Pipal moved to approve the preliminary budget, and Mr. Ryan Hoffman seconded. The board approved the budget unanimously. Superintendent/administrative staff member Mr. Brad Hunter presented the figures, saying the preliminary plan anticipates an expenditure increase of $619,000 and an expected revenue increase of $582,000. The board packet with the full preliminary budget is available on the district website.
Under procurement, Mr. Chuck Speer presented competitive bids for 40 sets of home and away football jerseys (including one pair of pants). Bids ranged from $11,150 to $16,800; Mr. Speer recommended the All American/Champro bid at $13,380. Dr. Jamie Burkhart moved to accept the Champro bid, Mr. Scott Swigert seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.
The board also opened sealed bids for 2025'26 mowing services. Mitchell's Lawn Care and Landscaping submitted a bid of $500 per mow; Columbia Landcare supplied site-specific rates. Mr. Hunter recommended awarding the contract to Mitchell's Lawn Care. Mr. Jake Drenon moved to approve Mitchell's Lawn Care at the $500-per-mow rate, Mr. Andy Burkhart seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.
Procedural items approved earlier in the meeting included the consent agenda and payment of bills totaling $264,193.10 (check nos. 150596'150726). Mr. Scott Swigert moved to approve the consent agenda and Mr. Jake Drenon seconded; that motion passed 7-0.
The board adjourned the open session at 7:03 P.M. and subsequently entered executive session.
