Committee advances contracts and renewals, records one recorded ‘no’ on a lighting upgrade

The finance committee voted to advance a slate of routine consent items to the full board agenda on June 8 after staff answered clarifying questions about vendors, contracts and project status.

Items moved forward included authorization to make year-end budget transfers, the Serico workers’ compensation service agreement, bakery and dairy bids for the food-services program, and multi-year renewals for the district’s student-information and personnel systems (Sapphire and Frontline/Instructure). Staff recommended continuing a longstanding relationship with LifeTouch (Shutterfly/LifeTouch) for school pictures after an RFQ that returned four responses; staff said LifeTouch offered higher commissions and signing bonuses that will help fund student programs.

The committee also reviewed capital project invoices and CHA payments for boiler replacements and network work. When the committee considered a Train lighting and controls upgrade, a member recorded a negative vote; staff noted change orders and final invoices are still being reconciled for several projects.

The motions were moved, seconded and advanced to the full board; staff noted the full board will act on the items at the next meeting.