Information/Action taking place at May 9, 2006, Board of Education meeting

BOND PROJECTS UPDATE GIVEN
Bond Project Manager Keith Maready updated the Board on the bond project work. He noted his confidence that the bond projects could be accomplished with minor exception with funds approved by voters. He said three current challenges existed The first one he noted was that the Croatan High School auditorium was under funded to accomplish the desired seating capacity, and he stated that options would be forthcoming. The second were HVAC projects across the county, and he noted that engineers have given options that could accomplish the goals with approved funds. The third challenge were the roofing projects at Beaufort Middle School and White Oak Elementary School, which called for new metal roofs. Mr. Maready said both school sites have existing conditions which question guaranteed waterproofing with metal, and he is seeking additional professional opinions.

Mr. Maready noted that scheduling was critical. He said, with timely decisions the Board could expect the following:
Architectural Design – Designs for Bogue Sound Elementary and East Carteret High to be prepared for bid by the end of the year. He noted that occupancy of the proposed new addition at East Carteret High would have a significant positive impact on renovation costs in existing space.
HVAC/Electrical Design – All projects will be prepared for bid by late fall 2006.
Roofing Design – Beaufort Middle and Broad Creek Middle roofing designs will be prepared for bid by mid July 2006.

CONSIDER CHANGE IN SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S CONTRACT
Bond Project Manager Keith Maready requested the Board of Education consider redefining the scope of work involved in the contracts. This would involve new contracts being developed and reviewed by the Board attorney, and then presented for consideration at the next Board of Education meeting.

David Carr made the motion to reexamine all current contracts for architectural, HVAC/electrical and roofing work with recommendations from the construction projects management team, the Board attorney and Superintendent Dr. Lenker.

Al Hill provided the second. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Luettich noted this action would not slow the process on any school. He suggested a bond update meeting with the County Commissioners take place in the near future.