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Board asks for exact cost before approving Nature Preserve plan; $250,000 figure removed from consent
Summary
The board removed the Janet Nash Preserve (Nature Preserve redesign across from SUHS) from the consent agenda and asked staff to return with an exact cost estimate; the agenda had listed a not‑to‑exceed $250,000 General Fund amount but board members sought clarification before final approval.
The board discussed a Nature Preserve redesign across from Saginaw United High School presented by Mr. Furtaw and noted results of a SUHS poll that favored a clean, maintainable, multi‑use space for students and staff. The preserve had been listed on the consent agenda with a not‑to‑exceed cost of $250,000 to be paid from the General Fund, but board members asked staff for an exact cost and asked that the item be returned for approval with clarified figures.
Dr. Roberts said staff could bring a recommendation back to the board if the project remains at or below the stated amount; trustees asked for detailed cost estimates before final approval. The board voted to remove the Janet Nash Preserve from the consent agenda for further consideration.
The discussion included references to upcoming Buildings and Grounds action items such as a lighting project; no final funding or contract approvals were made at the April 15 meeting.
