May Board Meeting 051826

The Caledonia Community Schools Board held its May 2026 meeting, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions and approvals. The board approved contracts for flooring installation at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center with River City Flooring Company for $280,146, and for synthetic turf replacement at Scotland Yard with AstroTurf Great Lakes for $782,604.90, both funded through public improvement funds. Additionally, the board approved a contract with the Caledonia Operations Group. Budget discussions highlighted the challenges of state funding, with an anticipated 2.5% increase in the foundation allowance and concerns about shifts in state budget allocations away from K-12 education. The board also reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 Kent ISD budget and discussed upcoming budget amendments and adoption for the district. Other operational topics included plans for uninterruptible power supply upgrades and facility improvements. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted during this meeting.