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Board schedules Jan. 26 special meeting to interview three CMAR firms before hiring

Colman-Egan School District 50-5 Board of Education · January 16, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing eight CMAR applications, the board recommended interviewing three firms (Huff, Mills and Pitts) and set a special meeting for Jan. 26 at 6:00 p.m. for interviews; no hire will be made until after those interviews.

The board reported it had received eight construction manager at‑risk (CMAR) applications and recommended interviewing three firms — Huff, Mills and Pitts — before making any hiring decisions. Scott (speaker 14) said the three firms were identified following staff review and he had contacted them; the board agreed to set a special meeting for Jan. 26 at 6:00 p.m. to conduct interviews (SEG 1295–SEG 1365).

Board members emphasized they would not hire a CMAR until after interviews and additional deliberation. Scott noted interview slots of about 30 minutes per firm and the board discussed trying to have the whole board present for interviews. The board asked staff to coordinate dates and confirm legal guidance about negotiation settings during interviews (Speakers: Scott and Chair; SEG 1295–SEG 1365).