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Board awards Fairview project bid, approves final phase work

Richmond Community Schools Board of Trustees · December 11, 2025
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Summary

Richmond board approved the final-phase bid for the Fairview project (referred to as the '50 Tower'), with members asking questions about alternatives, timelines and how the work fits within bond funding.

The Richmond Community Schools board voted to award a bid for the final phase of the Fairview project, described in the meeting as the '50 Tower' scope.

Member Stevens moved approval of the bid; board discussion focused on whether alternative work (additional roof work or other projects) should be included now or deferred because of budget constraints. A district presenter said additional alternatives could be priced but doing the full additional work now could mean forgoing other bond projects; the recommendation brought before the board fit within the current project budget. The board approved the award by voice vote.

Members asked staff to continue evaluating alternatives and long-term needs, and a questioner cautioned against piecemealing larger projects over multiple years without planning. The board recorded the motion as passing 7–0.