Direct purchasing change orders are almost always deductive and are the sole initiative of the owner. These change orders represent the purchase of materials and/or equipment directly by the School Board in order to save the sales tax. The direct purchases are deducted from the original contract in the form of a change order.

Approve the change order.

This deduction from the construction contract in the amount of $92,651.60 will not impact the budget.  A total tax savings in the amount of $5,291.60 is realized as a result of this direct purchasing change order.

John C. Merrill, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services