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District hires Shear Construction under emergency policy to finish relocated science room
Summary
Following an injury to an in-house staff member working on a science room relocation, the district contracted Gopa Shear Construction under emergency purchasing rules (policy 63-20) to complete the work so classrooms will be ready for the school year.
Administrators informed the board that a science room relocation (driven by the need to restore a specialized special-education space) required construction in the work room behind the library. An internal staff member leading the work was injured during the project, prompting the district to hire an outside contractor, Gopa Shear Construction, under emergency purchasing authority to finish the job.
Tony explained the decision: "For us to be able to finish this project on time, we really just need to go with an outside contractor," and said the project began the same day the district brought the contractor in. He told the board the decision falls under policy 63-20, which permits emergency purchases to maintain operations when a delay would jeopardize readiness for the school year. Administrators told the board finance reviewed the circumstances and supported proceeding; they will keep the board informed of budget and schedule updates.
