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$1.09 million in extra fees for construction firms

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Excerpt from June 8, 2026 Work Session - Minutes for $1.09 million in extra fees for construction firms
Official source excerpt: June 8, 2026 Work Session - Minutes; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

On June 8, 2026, the board approved $301,120 in added fees for architect GMB, plus $169,552 in management fees and insurance and $620,397 in staff costs for Clark Construction. The superintendent said this covers work beyond the original contracts.

Why it matters to families

These firms manage and design the district's building projects. Clark Construction was also picked in January 2026 to manage future projects, and voters are now being asked to approve a new bond.

The evidence

Motions on the GMB contract amendment and Clark Construction fees in the June 8, 2026 minutes.

The source

Board work session minutes, June 8, 2026

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