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were hired as bus drivers, and several community coaches (uncompensated volunteers who work with the school’s sports teams) were approved, including Brent Owens – Football, Matt Moore – Football, and Donny Harrington – Basketball.
An unused playground climbing dome from the Montgomery County Elementary School was approved to be sold to help gain funding for playground improvements at the school. Spending Resolution
A change to the Board’s purchasing policy was introduced during the policy’s first official reading at the meeting. The policy will remain on the district’s website for 30 days for the public to review and comment on before it is voted on at the next Board meeting, which is slated for July 17.
This policy amendment states that purchases less than $5,000 are not required to obtain quotes, but should use their best judgment to cost and source of supply.
Purchases more than $5,000, but less than $10,000, should have three written bid quotes or proof of attempt to acquire written quotes. Yet, where feasible, a local bid not in excess of 2% of the out-of-county bid will be considered to assist the local economy or taxpayers.
For purchases more than $10,000, but less than $25,000, three formal written quotes are required and must be presented at the next Board meeting. Where feasible, a local bid not in excess of 2% of the out-of-county bid will be considered to assist the local economy or taxpayers.
The same guidelines exist for purchases more than $25,000, but less than $100,000, except in the case of an emergency. If the purchase is determined as an emergency by the superintendent, his designee, or the Board, the formal process may be averted.
Purchases over $100,000 must be supported by a sealed bid, which will be presented to the Board for approval. Where feasible, a local bid not in excess of 2% of the out-of-county bid will be considered to assist the local economy or taxpayers. Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Stan Rentz informed the Board that student athletes are currently busy preparing for their upcoming seasons, as they attend several summer camps to gain more skills and experience in their sports.
According to Rentz, teachers in the district have collaborated to write grant applications for a variety of curriculum grants and have gained $14,810 to provide new, exciting instructional tools for math, social studies, and literacy.
Facilities work is underway to finish landscaping at Brogdon Field following the stadium’s recent renovations, and to repair a waterline at the school’s track and field.
