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Superintendent reports steady enrollment, facilities work and bus procurement delays
Summary
Superintendent reported enrollment of about 565 students (excluding TK), community fundraising and events, completed maintenance work (roof repairs, waterproofing), and said an electric bus grant won’t cover the full cost; a July-ordered bus is scheduled to be built in mid-November.
Superintendent (speaker 2) told the board the district’s enrollment remains steady at "We're right at 565 kids from the district, not including TK." He highlighted strong community support at recent events, saying the district served about 850 maple bars at a family event and thanked donors and board volunteers for an auction that he said went "exceptionally well."
The superintendent also described maintenance progress and near-term facilities planning: after refurbishing a well and installing a variable-speed pump the district has not had low-water alarms over the summer; staff applied waterproof sealant and set parking blocks; roof damage from a windstorm was addressed under warranty. He said architect Ken Murphy will provide several proposals to create more space at district facilities.
On transportation, the superintendent said the district’s electric bus grant does not cover the full purchase or required infrastructure, so the electric-bus effort is "on hold for a while" while staff look for supplemental grants. He also reported the bus ordered last July has not yet been built and is scheduled for mid-November building; staff were asked to obtain updated quotes and potential next steps on ordering if lead times continue to slip.
Quote: "We're right at 565 kids from the district, not including TK," the superintendent said (speaker 2).
The board discussed procurement timing and next-month agenda follow-up for transportation and potential bus orders. No formal motion was recorded in this item; related procurement action occurred later in the meeting.
