Delaware County Daily Times in Chester, Pennsylvania

School Board Awards Contracts in Swarthmore

Swarthmore Rutledge School Board approved the fuel oil contract with F C Haab Co despite Haab not the lowest bidder. Board says bid specs require straight residual No 5 oil. rivals offered blended No 5, believed to clog lines. Other bids included Singer Sewing Machine Co. $321, Goldberger $355.83 for periodicals, Kline's Coat Apron & Towel Service for tower service. No bids for bus service. Deferred on collecting retiree Blue Cross premiums. plan to discuss with teachers and avoid quarterly notices. Board to pay $1 per month per district employee for Blue Shield. budget impact $1,500 yearly. Budget notes estimate $7,000 federal payments for government-employed children, not yet reflected. Board considers outside audit by an accounting firm.