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Board approves Schneider Electric addendum to district projects, approves rekeying plan amid cost questions
Summary
Trustees approved a Schneider Electric addendum that would expand ongoing capital work and include a districtwide rekeying/security upgrade estimated around $3.0–3.1 million; trustees asked whether bidding would have lowered costs and raised questions about per-door pricing.
The superintendent recommended approving an addendum with Schneider Electric to extend work in multiple schools, including new gym floors, painting, windows and a districtwide rekeying project. The superintendent said the capital budget had allotted $3,000,000 and that the addendum would likely total about $3.1 million, which included rekeying; he added that a recent roofing project produced $152,000 in savings that could offset part of the cost.
Board members questioned procurement and cost. One trustee asked whether the district was getting a fair price and whether bidding would be preferable; another asked whether the change covered the cylinders only or entire locks and whether outbuildings (stadium, baseball/softball facilities) were included. The superintendent and staff said the price was "a value price" and that coverage included multiple buildings and streamlining keys for safety. After discussion the board approved the addendum by voice vote.
