June Board Meeting 061526

The June 15, 2026, Caledonia Community Schools board meeting focused heavily on budget discussions and procurement decisions for the upcoming fiscal year. The board reviewed and adopted the final amended budget for 2025-26 and the proposed budget for 2026-27, noting anticipated revenue increases due to enrollment growth and associated staffing costs, with an expected shortfall of $3.9 million for the next year. Several procurement contracts were approved, including a $60,799 contract with Hedrick Associates for an uninterruptible power supply system, a $39,900 contract with Full Mortise LLC for auxiliary gym renovations, a $432,367 contract for Calplex road paving, a $52,500 contract for abatement services at the Early Childhood Center, a $31,996 purchase of fine arts instruments from Marshall Music Company, and a $56,679 furniture purchase for cafeteria installation. The board also approved the renewal of the food service contract with Chartwells and ratified staff contracts for technology and central office support groups. Policy revisions and participation in the Michigan School Loan Revolving Fund were also approved. Public comments addressed concerns about school safety during severe weather, class sizes, and potential impacts of a nearby data center. The board committed to monitoring these issues and advocating for student safety.