Board approves pool project contracts, builder’s-risk insurance and security module for 400‑wing work

The Adams Central Community Schools board voted on multiple facilities and safety items at its March meeting, approving project procurement and an insurance requirement tied to the district’s 400‑wing construction.

Board members approved an RFP to identify a construction manager (CMC) for the district’s planned swimming-pool project and then approved a contract to name Elevatus Architecture as the pool design firm. A board member said Elevatus has experience with pool projects and will work with the CMC to develop scope and fees.

Because the 400‑wing project requires a specified level of builder’s‑risk coverage before work begins, the board added a late item: a Gallagher insurance proposal that Superintendent (S4) said would meet the district’s required coverage. The superintendent said the Gallagher policy is effective May 1 and is necessary to meet contractual insurance requirements tied to the project; the board approved the recommendation.

The board also approved purchase of the Corson Fire and Security "Threat Level" module, software that allows the district to deactivate most fobs during a lockdown while keeping designated law-enforcement or sheriff-issued fobs active. As the superintendent put it, the software lets the district "keep certain fobs activated" so first responders are not locked out during emergencies.

Votes on the pool RFP, Elevatus contract, Gallagher insurance and the Corson module were moved, seconded and approved during the finance agenda. No speaker raised objections on the record during the motions.

Why it matters: The items advance the district’s major capital and safety projects—the pool project and 400‑wing construction—while addressing insurer and first‑responder access needs, important steps before construction and contractor mobilization.

Next steps: The district will proceed with procurement for the pool CMC and implement the Corson module as part of security‑system configuration for the 400‑wing work. The Gallagher policy will be effective May 1 to align with project timelines.

Key quote: "It's a requirement for the building project that we carry that builder's risk insurance policy," the superintendent said, explaining the reason for the added item.