Theresa Moraldo

The board convened for a scheduled Speaker Forum. During the session, there were no individuals present to provide comments, nor were any written submissions provided for the board's review, resulting in the immediate adjournment of the meeting.

The committee discussed several procurement and project management items. Key topics included additional move services and FF&E requirements for School 12, an amendment to the Cannon (East) contract, and the selection of the Phase 2 Independent Compliance Officer. The meeting also covered progress on construction manager recommendations, updates on RFPs for environmental monitoring and special inspections, and a status report on the School 12 project. Additionally, the committee reviewed the status of proposals received for architectural services.

The board approved Resolution 2022-23:17 regarding the acceptance of the Pay Requisition Summary for January 2023. The discussion involved the review and approval of Phase 2 monthly Pay Requisition Summary 88-A, which covers expenditures from the Cash Capital Account and RCSD Loan for the Rochester Schools Modernization Program.

The board approved a contract extension for the law firm Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP to provide legal services through June 30, 2011. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals to hire a consultant for an energy efficiency study related to the NYSERDA FlexTech Program for the Rochester Schools Modernization Program.

The Board authorized actions regarding the issuance of School Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds by the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency to refinance outstanding 2013 and 2015 bonds. The discussion included the approval of necessary transaction documents, the ratification of the financing application, and the mandate to compare financing costs between the Agency and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to ensure the most cost-effective option for taxpayers.