May 29, 2026 Board of Education Special Meeting

The Riverside Local Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 29, 2026, primarily discussing budget and procurement matters related to ongoing construction projects. The board reviewed the financial status of a $14 million project, noting that architectural fees and owner's representative fees were accounted for separately. They discussed potential savings identified by the owner's representative, though some concerns were raised about whether these savings reflected true cost reductions. Updates were provided on site preparations, including trailer removal and playground relocation at Buckeye and Riverview sites, with clarifications on which costs were included in the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract. The board also addressed payment scheduling, with a $400,000 payment anticipated in 2027 and further payments to follow. The meeting concluded with a vote approving the discussed resolutions and scheduling upcoming work sessions and committee meetings to further review project details and financials.