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 $153,266.08 will not impact the budget.  A total tax savings in the amount of $8,816.95 is realized as a result of this direct purchasing change order.

James A. Connell, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services