Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Public School District continues to deal with supply chain issues.School Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech told the school board Monday (Nov 7) that AIA agreements with Consolidated Construction need to be extended for school projects.

Dr. Lech says Consolidated Construction and general contractors have adjusted to have temporary fixes in place.

Gussner Elementary and Jamestown Middle School will see no impact. Jamestown High School faces a delay in the arrival of heat pumps, that requires temporary heating to continue.

Dr. Lech says the Lincoln Elementary parking lot has been completed and is being utilized.

He pointed out that with the partial purchase of the Legacy Center by the University of Jamestown, the school district was notified last week that they will allow some parking in the south parking lot. He added that “Because availability will not support all needs and it will be irregular, the additional parking for staff was still a necessity. This is a secondary piece that will support drop-off, but particularly afternoon pickup. Additionally, the lot addresses a long-term concern from surrounding residents regarding street parking.”

Dr. Lech also discussed the opening of Business Manager and Human Resources Discussion after Sally Ost announced her retirement.

In Other business, Dr. Lech recommended the new business manager be enrolled in the North Dakota School Board Association’s Business Manager Certification Program, pointing out that it will be particularly important important if the individual hired is coming from the private sector.”

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