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Board authorizes grant filing and approves Central Elementary change orders

South Williamsport Area School District Board of Education · January 26, 2026
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Summary

The board approved filing a Commonwealth Financing Authority school facilities grant application and approved two change orders for Central Elementary HVAC work totaling $5,437.85.

A resolution to file a Commonwealth Financing Authority Public School Facility Improvement Grant Fund request with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development was approved on a unanimous roll call; Mr. Steve Rupert moved the motion and Mr. Todd Engel seconded. The resolution authorizes staff to pursue grant funding but does not guarantee award.

Separately, the board approved two change orders for the Central Elementary project: HVAC Contract H‑017 adding a 4th gas valve for $4,322.39 and HVAC Contract H‑018 adding volume dampers and an outlet for $1,115.46 (combined $5,437.85). The change orders were moved by Mr. Ben Brigandi and seconded by Dr. Kimberly Kohler and were approved unanimously. These items adjust project scope and budget; the construction manager and business office will update project schedules and accounting records accordingly.