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Keller ISD to outsource landscaping; board approves DynaMist contract and transition plan
Summary
To improve service predictability, Keller ISD trustees approved a contract for district-wide landscaping services with DynaMist Construction LLC; the administration said the three-year contract includes 33 mowings, hedge and limited tree trimming, and a transition that keeps in-house crews through Sept. 1 with opportunities for staff to join the contractor.
Trustees approved awarding the district-wide landscaping services RFP to DynaMist Construction LLC after administration described operational goals of budget predictability, sustainability and consistent service levels.
Administration said current internal staffing and aging equipment make outsourcing a reasonable option; the proposed three-year contract would set fixed pricing for two initial years and include renewals tied to CPI. The contract covers 33 scheduled mowings, hedge maintenance and limited tree trimming; DynaMist representatives will interview affected staff starting Monday and have offered to consider current grounds employees for contractor positions. The district said its own crews will remain on payroll through Sept. 1 to allow a transition and that the contract could be reevaluated year-to-year.
Why it matters: Outsourcing grounds maintenance is expected to stabilize operations, though staff said initial years may be cost neutral rather than immediately cheaper; trustees stressed the importance of predictable operational budgets when deciding resource allocation between operations and classroom needs.
