Look at that. Karl Ingoldsby sold the old tractor. The question is: How long would that have stuck around if it wasn’t for a taxpayer directly bringing it to the attention of the superintendent and school board?
People don’t like their money being messed with, so now they are watching.
- We are watching Karl justify a standalone $50k+ infield groomer with every available accessory. Why is this necessary immediately after purchasing a $69k tractor? There are such things as infield grooming attachments that can be used with a tractor. The old groomer was purchased used and lasted 9 years. Why wouldn’t either of these avenues be pursued instead?
- We are watching what transpires with the “floor replacement” that Karl keeps talking about. Why does the floor need to be replaced in the first place? How can it be that paying MILLIONS to rip up all of the floors and have asbestos abatement performed is the only possible option? The floors are said to be 20 years old. Why would asbestos have been used in 2004? Where is the documentation for any of this?
- We are watching what transpires with the request for yet another maintenance vehicle. How many maintenance vehicles are needed for a 15 mile radius? Are there even enough employees to be driving all of these vehicles simultaneously?
- We are watching what transpires with the parking lot line painting. Is this really an urgent issue that needs immediate prioritizing given all of the other pending projects?
- We are watching what transpires with the parking lot crack sealing. Is this really an urgent issue that needs immediate prioritizing given all of the other pending projects?
- We are watching what transpires with the request to replace fencing on the grounds.
- We are watching what transpires with the $3m solar panel proposal. Does the public even have an appetite for this? Put it on a warrant article and find out!
Mr. Ingoldsby likes to spend money, and he likes shiny new toys. Cost is never a consideration, and it needs to be.
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