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Board authorizes contracts for voter-approved 2025 capital project amid budget revisions
Summary
Trustees approved resolutions authorizing contracts with LeChase (construction manager) and SEI Design Group Architects for the 2025 Capital Improvement Project; superintendent said the revised project budget now exceeds the approved amount and is under review.
The board approved resolutions authorizing the Superintendent to execute the Construction Manager contract with LeChase and the Architect contract with SEI Design Group Architects for the voter-approved 2025 Capital Improvement Project. Both motions were made by Mr. Sweeney, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Carnes and passed unanimously.
Superintendent Dr. Reimer reported that the revised budget for the $14 million 2025 Capital Improvement Project was received the same day and now exceeds the approved amount; he said the district must review options and will bring recommendations to the board when ready. The district also noted schedule delays on the 2022 capital project due largely to labor issues and that spaces slated for turnover may be delayed by several weeks.
Why it matters: Contracting the construction manager and architect are key implementation steps for the capital project; the revised budget exceeding the approved amount may require scope adjustments or funding decisions and will affect project timelines.
What’s next: The superintendent will evaluate options to address the over-budget condition and return to the board with recommendations; contracts will be executed per the approved motions.
