The Mount Pleasant Community School Board met Monday night for its regular meeting, where several high-profile items were on the agenda.
A public hearing was held regarding the proposed conveyance of district property located on East Madison Street, next to City Hall, to the City of Mount Pleasant. No comments were received from the public, and the board narrowly approved the resolution to proceed with the sale. The motion passed 4 to 3, with board members Schrader, Maher, and Hurd voting no.
Another major item on the agenda was a revised contract request from DeCarlo Corp. regarding the demolition of the PEO Memorial Building. Due to weather conditions preventing the use of equipment requiring water, the company requested an extension of the project timeline to March 31, 2026. The extension was narrowly approved on a 4 to 3 vote, with Schrader, Williamson, and Hurd opposed.
The board approved a construction proposal from Greiner Buildings to build a new Ag Education greenhouse, with one member abstaining due to conflict of interest. Materials for the project came to a total cost of $112,195 and construction costs total $35,000. Continental contributed a grant toward the project in 2019 in the amount of $129,000 to support expanded career and technical educational opportunities for area students.
The meeting also included other routine items and committee reports before adjourning.