Keystone Oaks board reviews playground upgrades, construction bids and modest AIU budget increase

Board members reviewed multiple facilities and finance items that will come forward for action at the next meeting, including elementary remodeling bid packages, playground upgrades, contract renewals and a small AIU budget increase.

Finance reported an accounts‑payable list of roughly $660,000 and recommended a three‑year extension of the district's natural gas contract through the AIU to secure better pricing, Mr. Kubiak said. He also reported the AIU program services budget will rise by $1,613 and that the increase will be covered by the district's basic education subsidy.

On facilities, administration said HHSDR will advertise bids for the next phase of elementary school remodeling — general construction, HVAC, electrical and fire protection — and that a separate bid package for security cameras at the middle and high school campus will be released to comply with PCCD grant requirements.

Buildings & Grounds staff described planned playground projects at Aiken and Dormont, including larger, ADA‑compliant equipment, new spongy surfacing and coordination needs with simultaneous window installations and drainage work. Staff emphasized sequencing the projects so paving and subsurface work are completed before playground installation.

A board member said the district will fund the playgrounds rather than require PSO/booster fundraising for the equipment. Administration said coordination with principals and school parent organizations will follow once contracts are awarded and start dates are set.

Other routine items noted for the consent agenda included renewals of dual‑enrollment or service agreements with area colleges and partner programs and personnel appointments listed in the meeting packet. No formal votes on these items were recorded at this meeting; action was scheduled for the board's next regular meeting.