{"id":3046,"date":"2011-02-14T04:48:03","date_gmt":"2011-02-14T09:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/?p=3046"},"modified":"2011-02-14T04:48:03","modified_gmt":"2011-02-14T09:48:03","slug":"vantage-bd-sets-stage-for-osfc-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2011\/02\/14\/vantage-bd-sets-stage-for-osfc-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Vantage bd. sets stage for OSFC project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Van Wert independent\/<\/strong><em>Vantage information<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Vantage Board of Education approved several contracts to start work on the Ohio School Facilities Commission construction-renovation project at the school.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/vantage-get-the-edge-5-22-08-e1295969589363.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1838\" style=\"border: 1px solid black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/vantage-get-the-edge-5-22-08-e1295969589363.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a>Superintendent Staci Kaufman introduced Bruce Miller and Randy Groff from Garman &amp; Miller architectural firm, who gave an update on the Building Information and Modeling (BIM) facet of the construction project. BIM is created by CAD software resulting in three-dimensional plans for several facets of the building design, from mechanical and structural systems to classroom layout and furniture placement.<\/p>\n<p>According to Miller and Groff, BIM reduces time and expense in the area of change orders and construction claims.<\/p>\n<p>Following the presentation, the board adopted a resolution to award contracts to the low bidders for the temporary swing space building project. Those include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Site \u2013 RD Jones, $599,000<\/li>\n<li>General Trades \u2013 Miller Contracting, $514,700<\/li>\n<li>Plumbing \u2013 Slagle Mechanical, $41,800<\/li>\n<li>HVAC \u2013 Slagle Mechanical, $55,200<\/li>\n<li>Electrical \u2013 Sollmann Electric, $233,811<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jason Salzgeber of Third Sun Solar also gave a presentation to the board on a proposal to build and design solar beds to generate energy, which could then be purchased by Vantage.<\/p>\n<p>Also during the meeting, Rob Fawcett from Fawcett, Lammon &amp; Recker provided the board with information on builders risk insurance coverage for the construction project.<\/p>\n<p>The Vantage superintendent also gave the board an update on proposals for educational partnerships with area wind farms, as well as smoke-free campus options and projected savings of a retirement buyout proposal.<\/p>\n<p>In new business, the board:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employed the following Adult Education instructors, as needed, as scheduled: Matthew Grunden, Police Academy, and Josephine Wilson, ABLE instructor;<\/li>\n<li>Accepted the resignation of science instructor Jonathan Pickett, effective February 3;<\/li>\n<li>Approved the contract with the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC) for Internet access services that will run from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012;<\/li>\n<li>Appointed Kaufman as Vantage representative on the Putnam County Tax Incentive Review Council;<\/li>\n<li>Accepted, with thanks, a $2,500 donation from Van Wert Rotary Club to the Vantage Interact Club;<\/li>\n<li>Passed a resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Pac-Van Inc. for the purpose of leasing a project office and conference trailer units for the OSFC building project. The cost will be co-funded with OSFC;<\/li>\n<li>Passed a resolution to approve the Community Reinvestment Agreement with Kalida Manufacturing Inc. and Kahle Supply and Feed Mill Inc.;<\/li>\n<li>The superintendent requested an executive session for the purpose of discussion of employment of personnel.\u00a0 No action was taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The next Vantage Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Cup and Saucer restaurant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Van Wert independent\/Vantage information The Vantage Board of Education approved several contracts to start work on the Ohio School Facilities Commission construction-renovation project at the school. 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