Buildings & Grounds Board Committee Meeting (August 11, 2026)

The Riverside Local Schools Buildings & Grounds Board Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related topics primarily focused on transportation and facilities management. A key discussion centered on transitioning from parent payment reimbursements to formal parent contracts for student transportation, which would allow the district to recoup state funding and significantly reduce net transportation costs. The committee reviewed the cost implications, vendor arrangements for special education transportation, and the vetting of transportation service providers. Additionally, the committee approved capital expenditures including the purchase of a new sprinter van and a 2026 F350 pickup truck with plow, intended to replace older vehicles and support district operations. Updates on stadium lighting installation and ongoing construction projects were also provided, with assurances that contracts would not exceed $15 million. The meeting included deliberations on staffing premiums for head custodians and maintenance of the bus fleet, including undercoating services to extend vehicle life.