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Board approves $81,867 in change orders; member questions timing of charges
Summary
The board approved change orders totalling $81,867.34. A board member questioned several line items (snow removal, heating) as potentially representing lagging charges; contractors and staff said the items reflect backlogged submissions and contingency remains to cover outstanding work.
The board approved change orders totaling $81,867.34 for ongoing district construction work. The motion passed by voice vote after a brief exchange about the size and timing of some change items.
"So this is a pretty big change order, about $80,000," a board member said during discussion, calling attention to line items such as snow removal and heating charges that appeared not to reflect recent work. A construction representative and district staff explained that the general contractor had accumulated a backlog of change requests over time and the project team is working to reconcile and square accounts with the contractor. Staff reported contingency and allowances remain to cover outstanding items.
Board members asked whether the project is at punch‑list stage; staff said crews are still finishing work and the district is coordinating closeout activities but that they were comfortable with remaining contingency levels.
