November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Central Bucks School District Finance and Operations Committee Meeting

Description:  To approve administration to purchase Frontline Location Analytics at cost of $11,700.53 for the period of January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027, and then $23,595 per year thereafter as outlined on the attached proposal.

1. Frontline’s Location Analytics would support Central Bucks School District’s redistricting and attendance boundary planning by bringing student enrollment, demographics, school boundaries, and building capacity into one interactive mapping platform. District leaders could model proposed boundary changes and evaluate their impact on enrollment distribution, facility utilization, and staffing needs before making recommendations. The platform’s maps and visualizations would also help the District clearly communicate proposed changes and the data informing those decisions to the Board, families, and community.

Description:  Administration recommends the approval of a 36-month agreement with Zayo for 10 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access service for Central Bucks School District at a cost of $18,000 per year for three years, for a total contract value of $54,000.  
This service will serve as a backup Internet provider for the district in the event our primary provider experiences an outage. It will provide dedicated, high speed Internet connectivity to support district instructional, operational, and digital services during an internet outage. 
Term: 36 months
Annual Cost: $18,000
Total Contract Value: $54,000
Budget Account: 10-2800-530-00-00-000-00-74, I/T Admin Communications
 

Description:  Administration seeks approval of the snow removal contractors identified through the public bid 2027.004.  The bid was advertised in the local papers and the district received sealed competitive bids from qualified snow removal contractors.  The district requested hourly rate unit cost pricing for the six main types of equipment that are used for bulk snow removal from our driveways and parking areas.  We are awarding the groups based on the contractor who provided the lowest hourly rate for the six main types of equipment.

There are five groups of schools:

Group A

East High School:

Holicong Middle School:

Buckingham Elementary School:

Group B

CB West High School:

Lenape Middle School:

Doyle Elementary School:

Butler Elementary School:

Group C

South High School:

Mill Creek Elementary School:

Florence D. Titus Elementary School:

John Barclay Elementary School:

Group D

Cold Springs Elementary School:

Tohickon Middle School:

Gayman Elementary School:

Groveland Elementary School:

Group E

Tamanend Middle School:

Jamison Elementary School:

Warwick Elementary School:

Bridge Valley Elementary School:

Description:  The administration is seeking approval of a professional services proposal from Carroll Engineering Corporation for design, bidding and construction administration services for the 2027 District Paving Restoration Project.  The project includes two components for improvements at CB West.  To meet requirements for the Realignment Land Development approval, the Court Street and Lafayette Street parking lots will be repaved and repairs made to adjacent concrete sidewalks and curb ramps.

In addition, the Land Development approval required study of the West State Street School Zone and improving pedestrian access at Memorial Drive and MacFarlane Drive.  The proposal includes design and permitting to extend the 15 MPH School Zone on West State Street, and creating a pedestrian-activated Rapid Flashing Beacon at the Memorial Drive and MacFarlane Drive intersection. Both improvements will benefit pedestrian access from Lenape Middle School and West High School along Memorial Drive.

Description:  Administration seeks approval of the proposals from Bauder Audio for the upgrade and replacement of the audio sound systems at the gyms of CB South and CB West High Schools.  These systems are the oldest of the three high schools and the upgrades will allow for spectators to hear the announcers clearly during sporting events.  We are targeting making these replacements prior to the December 4th start of competitive games for the winter sports season.

Proposals were solicited from two audio companies that the district has worked with in the past.  Bauder responded under their TIPS cooperative contract 26105, and the other vendor did not submit a proposal.  Operations budgeted for these replacements in 26-27 school year.

Description:  Administration seeks approval of an engineering study with Snyder Hoffman Associates, Inc. to assist the district in evaluating performance of the hvac system operation in the C-Wing at CB East.  There have been a number of problems with airflow, temperatures, and equipment in the wing of this building which leads to uncomfortable spaces for teachers and students.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION 
Snyder Hoffman will study the C-Wing HVAC system. Central Bucks School District is receiving comfort complaints from occupants of the C-Wing on the second floor. The district has noted many failed fan powered VAV boxes and maintenance is a challenge. 
HVAC
1. Study the feasibility of replacing the fan powered VAV boxes with shut-off VAV boxes. 
2. Perform static pressure calculation for heat recovery unit to ensure design air flow with shut-off boxes. 
Recommend upgrades to the unit fan and motor if required. 
3. Study the operation of the heat recovery unit against the design. 
ELECTRICAL
1. Recommend upgrades to power feed to heat recovery unit if fan upgrades are required.
STUDY 
1. Conduct a site walkthrough to field verify existing mechanical and electrical systems. 
2. Review all available documentation including drawings, specifications, and submittals. 
3. Prepare a narrative describing conditions observed and information gathered from review of existing 
documentation. The narrative will contain recommendations to address HVAC system deficiencies. 
4. Attendance at meetings to discuss existing conditions and report recommendations.

GL: 10-2600-330-00-00-000-00-75

Description:  As part of the original contract for lease of the modular classroom trailers, Mobile Modular will be preparing the modular trailers for removal from the site by disconnecting the fire alarm, sprinkler, electric, and physical connections including the ramp to Butler Elementary School.   The district is responsible for the cost of the removal under the lease agreement.  We are getting an estimate to present to the board for the December board meeting aproval.

Description:  Administration seeks approval of the new drivers from First student in accordance with state code requirements for approval.

Description:  Annual approval of student transportation routes and bus stops for students.