Chandler Board of Education members this week selected four projects for a capital bond issue and will hold a special meeting tonight(Thursday, Nov. 17) at 6 p.m. to actually call the election.
School Supt. Scott Baade said the four projects the board members chose include a Media Center/ Library for East Side Elementary School; a track field house/public restrooms/ concession stand; Classroom cameras with microphones; and an Ag truck.
“It totals $3,880,000,” Baade noted. He said the bond, if passed, would pay off in six years.
The board also agreed to enter into a contract with Renaissance Architecture, LLC to provide architectural services for future 2022-2023 school year capital bond initiative. “No fees charged unless the capital bond is approved by voters,” Baade said.
Board members also approved a contract with Ross Group Construction to facilitating and overseeing building construction for future 2022-2023 school year capital bond initiative. Again, Baade noted, “No fees charged unless capital bond is approved by voters.
The board voted to seek bids for installation of new bleachers for the Chandler Public Schools football bleacher project. Baade explained, “This will be paid for from funds left over from a current bond issue that expires on June 30.”
With that, the board members voted to enter into a contract with Renaissance Architecture LLC to provide architectural services for the Chandler football bleacher project.
They also voted to enter into a contract with Ross Group Construction to advertise for bids relating to the Chandler Public Schools football bleacher project.
In other business, the board: Voted to approve the school lease agreement for the 83.51 acres with the terms beginning Jan. 1, 2023 and ending Dec. 31, 2023. An auction will be held in the Superintendent’s office at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 this year.
Approved the regular board meeting dates, times and places for the calendar year 2023.
Accepted the resignation of Tyrell Rhoades, Special Education teacher.
Discussed selecting the ACT as Chandler’s nationally recognized assessment for the College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA).
Voted to approve Whitney Messer’s request to implement our “Shared Sick Leave” policy.
Approved the updated “Return to Learn 2.0 Plan” for the 2022-2023 school year.
Approved the hiring of Jaden Green as a full time Title VI tutor.
Approved a list of miscellaneous items as surplus. Approved the Treasurer’s report ending Oct. 31, 2022. Approved the Activity report ending Oct. 31, 2022. Approved new encumbrances and change orders as submitted.