After a long process of reviewing options, the Bronxville Board of Education has awarded a bid for cleaning services to A and A Maintenance Enterprise, Inc., for a sum of $455,412. The outsourcing option represents significant annual savings of approximately $300,000, thus helping the Board to avoid additional program reductions that directly affect students.Prior to making this decision the Board sought confirmation that the company had successful school experience elsewhere and that security procedures would be in place. Assistant Superintendent Dan Carlin reported that all reference checks and site visits resulted in positive recommendations. District administrators also assured the Board that current employees could interview for positions with the new company. If A and A's overall performance proves satisfactory, Bronxville can renew the contract within state-determined consumer price index limits.
During public commentary, two teachers expressed regret over the decision, which affects about seventeen current employees. (Supervisors, maintenance mechanics, and the outside crew remain unaffected by this agreement.) Negotiations with this bargaining unit are continuing.
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