Morgan County School District RE3 Jan 6, 2020

The Morgan County School District Board meeting on January 6, 2020, focused heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects, particularly the security entrance upgrade at Fort Morgan High School. The board received a detailed cost update from contractor Adolfson Peterson, with project estimates ranging from $4 to $5 million. The district anticipates a 41% BEST grant match, leaving a potential $1.6 to $2 million obligation to be financed from existing cash flow, not new revenue. The board agreed to proceed with the project, with discussions on possible scope adjustments to meet budget targets. Additionally, the meeting covered staffing challenges, including proposals for signing bonuses to recruit math and science teachers, and updates on food service support with Chartwells. Educational initiatives such as the Fort Morgan Middle School alternative school proposal and the implementation of a mandatory capstone project for all high school seniors were also discussed, with emphasis on program development and resource needs. No formal votes on contracts were recorded, but the board expressed consensus to move forward with the security project and staffing incentives.