Board approves bids for student‑growth home: landscape, sod, appliances, gutters, masonry and iron work

The North Scott Community School District board approved several contractor bids tied to the district’s student‑growth home during its regular meeting.

David Lindenbring presented items for the student‑growth home and the board moved, seconded and approved each vendor quote by voice vote. Items approved included Total Landscape Services for grading and sod at a final price of $1,237.50; Seven Cities Sod at $2,850 to supply sod (students will lay the squares); Zeglin's for appliances at a final price of $8,347 (board discussed selection of a 36‑inch range and noted upgrade costs may be borne by the homeowner); New Look Construction for gutters at $1,295.50; Chellou Masonry for exterior stone and labor at $3,800; and Lancer Run Iron Works with a reduced scope after city requests and a new hydrant installation.

Board discussion noted change orders and documented homeowner upgrades for appliance selections; members also compared masonry pricing to previous years and accepted a scope reduction for ironwork when the city assumed some work. Each motion was carried by voice vote; the transcript records the motions and that each "passed" but does not list a recorded roll call or individual vote tallies for these items.

The board also discussed scholarships and an awards banquet tied to the student‑growth home program; staff will send invitations and scholarship information to participants.