Board Meeting Regular Session - 4/27/2026

The Mercer County Schools Board held a regular session on April 27, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student and staff achievements, including awards for financial secretaries with no audit findings, national board certification renewals, and various student competitions such as Skills USA and esports. Procurement-related discussions included approval of a contract for a clerk of works for renovations at Mercer County Technical Education Center (MCT) with a two-year duration, approval of dual credit courses at MCT, and a partnership agreement for structured pre-apprenticeship opportunities with AMC. The board also approved the purchase of five new school buses from International Worldwide Equipment for $687,234.37 under a state contract, correcting a previous purchase from another vendor. Additionally, the board approved a $81,000 project funded by a $50,000 Safe Schools grant and county permanent improvement funds to renovate the safe school entrance and cafeteria at Princeton Middle School. The meeting included approval of payment of invoices and PECARD transactions for April and a personnel agenda. Discussions also touched on budget workshop scheduling and clarifications on the use of excess levy funds, emphasizing their role in supporting essential school services and infrastructure, not just extras. No new audit findings were reported, and the board reaffirmed its commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency in procurement and budgeting.