LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
Un-Official Minutes
Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mrs. Bruun, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Studer, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Hendrix was absent.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper, Kim Jones and Dale Kreher
Guest in attendance: Gary Bowen and Dennis Friend
Approve Agenda: Mr. Stazzoni moved, seconded by Mrs. Bruun, that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: none Carried: 6-0
Commendations/Good News: William White a Lewis Central Middle School student is KVNO’s Classical Kid for April 2012. This is a tremendous honor for William and Lewis Central as the selection process is rigorous and only one student is selected for each month to be recognized.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Stazzoni moved, seconded by Mrs. Bruun, that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: The Consent Agenda included: Approval of Minutes – December 19, 2011. Administrative Recommendations: Classified Approval to Employ: Adam Fisher – pt custodian TH, David Hannah – pt custodian at the HS. Licensed Resignations: Marilyn Wandersee – HS English Language Arts. Carried: 6-0
Reports
- The Learning Improvement Update for this meeting was a presentation by Kim Jones on the use of the Curriculum Mapper software along with a Professional Development update. A lot of professional development time is being spent with the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum. Kim spoke at length of the different methods being utilized with the implementation and also demonstrated some of the new tools that teachers have at their disposal to help with this project.
Discussion Items
7.01 Change Orders for Central Elementary Renovation Project
We have four change orders with the Central Renovation Project:
#1 BVH is recommending a change from a latex paint to an epoxy paint in the gym, restrooms, and lobby. Cost = $2,015.80
#2 Change the drop-in ceiling in the restrooms to a drywall ceiling for security reasons. Cost = $2,023.00
#3 Unforeseen structural support change at the mechanical tunnel under the new ramp area. Cost = $878.00
#4 At the south exterior wall, over-excavation was required due to the existing footing being lower than sown on the plan. Cost = $4,254.00
Total cost of the four changes orders totals $9,170.80. There is a $10,000 contingency amount factored into the cost of the project. There is also a built in allowance of $20,000 for moisture testing and remediation of the gym floor. This testing will not be done until late in the project.
Along with the above change orders there is a significant issue with the metal roof decking over the gym area which will result in the decking needing to be replaced (future change order). Several pictures have been provided. The cost of the change order, $28,350.00 was received after the Board Packet was sent out.
There is also an issue with having to reroute some electrical wiring (future change order) due to the placement of a tunnel over which a ramp needs to be placed. Additional structural supports are needed along with rerouting the wiring. The cost of the change order, $11,381.00 was also received after the Board Packet was sent out.
The total cost for all 6 of the change orders is: $48,901.80.
7.02 Approve Contract for ERC Project (F & B Construction)
District legal counsel has reviewed the contract with F&B Constructors for the ERC project. At the December 19 meeting, the board approved the low bid of $1,748,000 from F&B Constructors. A copy of the contract has been provided for review.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 Change Orders for Central Elementary Renovation Project
Mr. Stazzoni moved, seconded by Mr. Weilage, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the change orders in the amount of $48,901.80. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
9.02 Approve Contract for ER Project (F & B Construction)
Mr. Stazzoni moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the contract with F&B Constructors for the ERC project. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – January 23, 2012
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 7:25 p.m. Mrs. Studer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stazzoni seconded, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.