Edgewood City Schools - Board of Education Meeting 3/23/26

The Edgewood City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on March 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of the FY27 Frontline Education software renewal, a financial software essential for budgeting and forecasting, with a slight cost increase. The board also approved enrollment in the FY26 EPC cooperative school bus purchasing program, initiating the process to potentially purchase two buses annually for maintenance and replacement, with bus costs estimated around $125,000 to $130,000 each. Additionally, the board approved a proposal from Alpha Energy Solutions for HVAC-related work, specifically addressing a water heater issue and potentially supporting future geothermal system investments. Financial reports and budget rates for FY27 were approved, including the payoff of a bond mill and continued collection of substitute millage. Special cost centers for Butler Rural Grants supporting two teachers were also approved. The meeting included discussions on operational efficiency, expansion of preschool programs, virtual academy coordination, and summer school programming, with an emphasis on strategic investments in education and community engagement. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed unanimously.