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Hamilton K-12 Schools board approves purchase of Bobcat multipurpose tool
Summary
The Hamilton K-12 Schools board approved the capital purchase of a Bobcat multipurpose tool by voice vote during a recorded meeting; staff said vehicle replacements (a Suburban and an Acadia) remain under the superintendent's purchase threshold and were not voted on.
The Hamilton K-12 Schools board approved the purchase of a Bobcat multipurpose tool during a recorded meeting after staff described the equipment's operational uses and the district's fleet needs.
A staff member told the board the Bobcat "would be used for a variety of multipurpose" tasks and that the district is also looking to replace aging vehicles, including a district Suburban for staff and small student-group travel and an Acadia staff vehicle. The staff member said those vehicles fall under the superintendent's $50,000 purchasing threshold and therefore were not presented for a board vote.
Chair asked for a motion to approve the Bobcat purchase and later called for a voice vote, saying, "All those in favor, say aye." A second was recorded and the Chair declared the motion carried after no member indicated opposition. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or a dollar amount for the purchase.
Staff also reminded the board that policy 7320 requires bids for purchases above roughly $80,000 and that the district must allow time to solicit bids if an item exceeds that level.
The board concluded the item and adjourned, with the Chair thanking members and noting the group will meet early next month.
