Board hears value-engineering example that saved roughly $20,000

May 11, 2026

Staff demonstrated the project's value-engineering process with an example that trimmed lock counts in cabinetry, saving about $20,000 while preserving secure teacher storage; the district is using a rubric to score trade-offs across cost, durability and maintenance.

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Staff presented a value-engineering (VE) process the project team used to refine scope and reach the Guaranteed Maximum Price. Using a scoring 'report card' that rated cost, design intent, maintenance and risk, staff said the team recommended reducing the number of keyed locks in cabinetry to save money while retaining a locked tall cabinet for teacher valuables.

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