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Buildings and transportation committee flags bus replacement and well repairs; stadium concept discussed
Summary
The Buildings, Grounds & Transportation committee reported a recommended replacement for Bus 19 at an estimated $97,400 and proposed drilling a second, deeper well with a $33,500.50 estimate; Midwest Design Build offered a no-cost assessment for possible elementary expansion and stadium redesign.
Committee updates on Feb. 18 covered capital and operational needs. Midwest Design Build presented a no-cost assessment for a potential elementary-school expansion and a proposed high‑school stadium redesign that would add an eight‑lane track and renovate the soccer field. These concepts were presented as planning options rather than approved projects.
Transportation staff (Mr. Lein) recommended replacing Bus 19 because of age and rising repair costs; the board was given an FY27 estimate of $97,400 for a replacement. Mr. Lein also recommended purchasing a fourth Transit vehicle for athletic transportation to be driven by trained coaches and sponsors. Facilities staff (Mr. Holland) reported a booster pump failure at a middle-school well; a temporary fix currently maintains water pressure, and he recommended drilling a second, deeper well and reconfiguring the system with an estimated FY27 cost of $33,500.50.
Board members noted that these items will be considered in FY27 budget planning; no final purchasing decisions were made at the meeting.
