APS Board Meeting 10-26-26

Alpena Public Schools Board of Education meeting, October 26, 2026. The board approved the consent agenda and accepted, by motion, community gifts valued at approximately $1,490, including school supplies, books, seasonal decorations, student-support items, and a $1,000 donation for Alpena High School’s Capstone program. No contracts, bids, or purchasing awards were discussed. A public commenter said roughly $15,000 worth of athletic brochures had been discarded; the superintendent said the brochures were distributed at homecoming and later disposed of under existing policies. The superintendent noted that a proof process for advertising materials should be used going forward; no related vote was recorded.

The board discussed draft goals for community and student engagement and considered a multi-year calendar for reviewing the district’s 444 policies. Members supported developing more detailed plans for future consideration, including adding policy reviews and community activities to the board’s annual calendar. The meeting also included school and staff reports, personnel updates, and public comment; no other procurement activity was identified.