Board awards Greenscape lawn‑care contract, approves disclosure to state over employee connection

Administration recommended Greenscape for district lawn care based on capacity, references and prior performance; the district received five bids and said the top proposals were close in price. Mr. White told the board that 'we don't always have to take the low bid' and that Greenscape’s commercial capacity and local presence weighed heavily in the recommendation.

Administration noted the rubric showed roughly a $7 difference between top average scores/costs and emphasized Greenscape’s ability to service large‑volume lots outside school hours. Board members asked about DESE review because the vendor has a connection to a district employee; administration explained Arkansas Code 6‑17‑428 requires disclosure and Commissioner review in such cases.

The board approved the Greenscape contract (motion by Mr. Byrd; second by Ms. Keelon) and separately approved the disclosure and resolution packet to be submitted to the Commissioner of Education for review (motion by Ms. Keelon; second by Mr. Wade). The transcript confirms approval but does not include a roll‑call tally in the record.