MASON CITY – The Mason City School Board will meet Monday for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the School Administration Building.
Among the items on the agenda to be considered:
– Education Foundation of Mason City Public Schools president Jay Lala will present an update on the Foundation’s Capital Campaign for the FEMA Safe Room/Multi-Purpose Addition at the JAMS/MCHS complex.
– Lana LaFrenz, Kelly Education Services, will provide information regarding services available to the Mason City Community School District.
– Superintendent Anita Micich will provide updates to the Board.
– Executive Director of Business and Financial Services Ramona Jeffrey will present the summary of the bids for the Hoover Boiler Replacement project. Schornweber Water Conditioning, Inc. of Toledo, Iowa was low bidder at $161,435.00. Approval by the board is recommended by school district staff.
– Executive Director of Business and Financial Services Ramona Jeffrey will present information on the new safety and security recommendations – Phase 5 Change Order 6 Mason City High School Entrance Remodel. Approval by the board is recommended by school district staff.
– District Superintendent Anita Micich will give a review of ISL and PPEL tax levies. The ISL (Instructional Support Levy) was passed by the school board weeks ago, and the tax would have been enacted with no vote by Mason City voters. However, NorthIowaToday.com has learned that nearly 1,000 signatures have been secured and will be turned in to the school administration building, thereby forcing the district to take the matter to the voters for approval. The PPEL levy must be approved by voters.
I just read in the GG that Snyder of CL got the boiler contract at a higher cost of $177,000, even though this article says the board recommended accepting the bid from the business from Toledo, IA. Does anyone know the discussion that went into this? I’d rather see a local business get the work, but I’m wondering how they justified that it was worth nearly $16,000 more.
@Katie-I had not heard that. It is an interesting question though. On a somewhat related matter they did a add on at the high school for the security doors which have now turned into a office as well (giving up a classroom) I think the number was around 340K more than already spent. This is my problem with the school system. There is no excuse for not having this in the remodel project. Protecting the students is not a new concept.
The Board should explore geothermal not only for Hoover but with an eye toward expansion into the entire complex. Invest in the campus, close other buildings as they become obsolete and further develop that learning community. The site makes it ideal for meeting future needs with flexibility.
The baby boomers of MC are getting old and will also start costing the taxpayers money. What should the city do with them?
What should you do about it? Deal with it! We have paid our dues.
Amen. And then some……. in terms of military service, our contribution to the economy and prosperity of the middle class. We cared for our parents, raised our kids and make no apology for well deserved benefits for which we paid in full.
Actually a great number of you didnt
Shut the school down. It is a old building that is going to start costing the taxpayer more and more. Now it is the boilers, next it will be the roof. Shut it down, there should be plenty of room in the other schools.