Board approves construction ratifications, delegates change-order authority and awards Point Broadband contract
March 20, 2026 | BUCHANAN CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
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The Buchanan County School Board approved several procurement and construction-related items tied to the new Southern Gap High School and broader division needs.
Approvals included ratification of a TerraTek design item, a credit (change order number 14) to the construction contract for roughly a $200,000 credit, purchase orders including a $7,350 drilling order to close two wells at Hurley High School, and a moving-box services order just under $21,000. The board also approved a purchase order of approximately $16,000 for wall pads in the wrestling room and other previously distributed purchase orders. Each item was moved, seconded and approved on recorded votes where taken.
The board delegated to the division superintendent authority to execute contract change orders, purchase orders and related documents for the Southern Gap High School project up to $100,000 for the next 180 days (administration noted a 190-day practical window to close out the project), provided funds are within the approved budget and board members receive notification within 48 hours of execution.
The board also approved a districtwide communications contract with Point Broadband to provide communications infrastructure for the new school and the district.
Representative quote from the construction presenter: "The brick has been completed on the building. The football bleachers are in progress. Drywall is being hung and finished in the A and B wings now," a presenter said while walking the board through photos of the site.
What happens next: Administration will proceed with executing approved purchase orders and implement the delegated change-order process to expedite project closeout while reporting back to the board as required.
Approvals included ratification of a TerraTek design item, a credit (change order number 14) to the construction contract for roughly a $200,000 credit, purchase orders including a $7,350 drilling order to close two wells at Hurley High School, and a moving-box services order just under $21,000. The board also approved a purchase order of approximately $16,000 for wall pads in the wrestling room and other previously distributed purchase orders. Each item was moved, seconded and approved on recorded votes where taken.
The board delegated to the division superintendent authority to execute contract change orders, purchase orders and related documents for the Southern Gap High School project up to $100,000 for the next 180 days (administration noted a 190-day practical window to close out the project), provided funds are within the approved budget and board members receive notification within 48 hours of execution.
The board also approved a districtwide communications contract with Point Broadband to provide communications infrastructure for the new school and the district.
Representative quote from the construction presenter: "The brick has been completed on the building. The football bleachers are in progress. Drywall is being hung and finished in the A and B wings now," a presenter said while walking the board through photos of the site.
What happens next: Administration will proceed with executing approved purchase orders and implement the delegated change-order process to expedite project closeout while reporting back to the board as required.
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