Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/14/2023 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
BUSINESS SERVICES  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
8.3 Consider Approval of Tree Trimming and Removal at Newberry Elementary School with Mason's Treescape  
Strategic Plan:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
Mason's Treescape SVUSD NES Quote.pdf  
File Attachment:
Mason's Treescape SVUSD NES Quote.pdf
 
Summary:
Newberry Elementary School is home to many trees that provide an appealing aesthetic to the school's landscape. However, some of these trees are very old and have reached the end of their life cycle, or have been affected by disease and tree rot.

To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and facilities, it is necessary to remove trees that are a potential hazard. Currently, there are four trees that will be removed and three trees that will be trimmed. Two of the trees that will be removed are located in the front parking area, one tree is located in the courtyard near room 5, and one tree is located near the basketball courts.

Mason's Treescape is a certified arborist and has given their recommendation for the removal of these trees based on tree rot, age, and the potential hazard they pose.
 
Funding:
Fund 25: $18,500  
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the proposed tree trimming and removal services at Newberry Elementary School with Mason's Treescape.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Saffel - Senior Director of Technology, Maintenance and Operations
Signed By:  
Robin Schreiner - Senior Director, Business Services
Signed By:  
Marc Lacey - Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services
Signed By:  
Jesse M. Najera - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Lynn McKee Moved, Member Brian Boatwright seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Governing Board of Trustees approve the proposed tree trimming and removal services at Newberry Elementary School with Mason's Treescape.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0