Grenada School Board October 2026

The Grenada School District Board’s October 16, 2026 meeting included several procurement and budget actions. The board unanimously approved a $44,055 bid for the Grenada Middle School gym renovation, covering bleacher removal and replacement of the gym floor; administrators said work would proceed after addressing the school’s water issue. The board also approved a reverse-auction purchase of collaborative robotic welding equipment for the career and technical education program, estimated at slightly more than $121,000, with grant reimbursement and other district funds expected to cover the cost. Members approved a revised FY2027 adult education grant budget for salaries, benefits, supplies, and travel, and the FY2026 final amended budget, which reported approximately $50.5 million in revenue, $55.38 million in expenditures, and a $4.76 million decrease in fund balance, largely related to capital projects.

The board discussed acquiring Evolve weapons-screening systems for school entrances, with estimated costs of $269,894 for three units or $450,028 for five. Members considered a reverse auction and payment options, but the transcript does not capture a final approval vote. The meeting also included personnel and policy approvals, an update on district construction projects, and discussion of a student’s request for greater student input. No vendor was identified for the gym renovation or the discussed screening-system procurement.