Mid-Del Schools Board Meeting

The Mid-Del Schools Board Meeting held on May 11, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved a new four-year contract with a vendor for graduation announcements and related items. They also approved the purchase of professional development services from Solution Tree for the 2026-2027 school year. A significant agenda item was the approval to replace the district's data center infrastructure following a recent failure, involving the purchase of two new data center units as a long-term investment. The board approved the purchase and installation of six new interactive display packages from Trafera LLC as part of bond-funded classroom technology upgrades. Additionally, contracts were approved for synthetic turf installation at two high school multi-purpose facilities and the installation of a new CareHawk intercom system at a multicultural classroom addition. A fire suppression system purchase was also approved following fire department recommendations. The board entered cooperative agreements with 29 technology centers for marketing and consulting services to leverage cost savings. They approved a new professional development agreement with the Flipin Group for the technology center. The board also approved incremental purchase orders totaling $80,000 to cover unemployment claims for certified and non-certified personnel for the upcoming year. Finally, the board approved the sale of bonds through Piper Sandler with detailed discussion on bond premiums and interest costs, followed by adoption of the annual tax resolution related to the bond issuance. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvements, technology upgrades, and operational support procurement within the district.