NAPLS Board of Education Meeting Dec 2, 2024

The New Albany Plain Local Board of Education held a meeting on December 2, 2024, where several procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the acceptance of a land donation of approximately 12.7 acres from the New Albany Company for the construction of a transportation center and a fire substation, as well as the approval of a construction manager at risk contract with Resili Construction Company for ongoing district projects. The board also approved budget appropriation modifications to accommodate increased line items. Capital projects highlighted included the design and schematic development of a new elementary school within a 132,000 square foot budget, relocation and construction plans for baseball and softball fields, and the development of a transportation center on donated land. The meeting also covered community engagement initiatives and student belonging analyses but focused primarily on advancing key construction and procurement activities. Motions related to these procurement items were unanimously approved by the board members present.