1996-08-26 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 AUGUST 26, 1996 NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARDING CONTRACTS CEILING TILE AT COOLIDGE Dr. Harutunian stated the health issue concerns have been addressed and we have made sure all of the good health qualities that we base our new RFPs on are being implemented. This information was passed on to Parker Middle School. The ceiling tile will be completed over the next seven weekends. On the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the lowest bidder for the ceiling tile le improvements at the Coolidge Middle School to B & B Acoustical Contractors at $46,900. Mr. Stohlman seconded the motion. In response to Ms. Cooper's concerns about air quality in the schools, Dr. Harutunian stated he met with the H. L. Turner Group a few weeks ago and they informed him that they do not do air quality testing unless there are specific problems. He said he would like to get both people in, Environmental Engineer Thomas Trayers and Director Paul Aboody, to speak to the public and School Committee. Ms. Cooper stressed the importance of maintenance of the ventilation system. The vote was unanimous. DISTRICT BUS CONTRACT On the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Twomey moved to award a three year contract to North Suburban Transportation Company. Ms. D'Antona seconded the motion. When asked if their equipment is current, the Superintendent stated the safety and quality of North Suburban are of the highest caliber. Dr. Harutunian also responded to the figures as a daily rate for three years. Ms. Cooper asked about having our own transportation. The Superintendent said we would have to have a transportation director, maintenance staff etc. He added the surrounding towns are thinking about collaboration for our special education transportation. For the FY98 budget, he stated this may be advantageous. He noted that there won't be a field trip collaboration as the bus companies make their money off athletics. The vote was unanimous. ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AT RMHS On the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Stohlman moved that if the $40,000 was encumbered in the FY96 budget for the Energy Management Control System at RMHS that the bid contract be awarded to the Johnson Energy Control as the lowest bidder at $32,300. Mr. Twomey seconded the motion. Dr. Harutunian said he would report back to the School Committee on September 16th if the $40,000 was encumbered in the FY96 budget. The vote was unanimous.