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Board discusses $77,000+ marching band uniform purchase, not covered by bond
Summary
Chelsea School District board discussed replacing marching band uniforms with an estimated cost of $77,000+, planning to order 120 new uniforms while current program enrollment is 70—60 students; the cost was not included in the bond.
Board members discussed a proposal to purchase new marching band uniforms for Chelsea High School, estimating the cost at $77,000 or more.
Superintendent Kapolka told the board the current uniforms were purchased in 2005 and that the conversation about replacement began about 2.5 years ago. The plan under discussion is to order 120 new uniforms; the program currently has between 70 and 80 students. The minutes state the cost was not included in the bond.
The discussion was recorded under general information and did not show a formal motion or vote on the purchase during the May 5 meeting. Board members and staff discussed the length of time since the last purchase and the mismatch between potential order size and current program enrollment. The minutes do not specify a funding source for the purchase or a timeline for a formal vote.
