Waterford Board of Education 5-21-26

The Waterford Board of Education meeting held on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on educational recognitions, budget discussions, and technology procurement. Key procurement-related topics included the planned purchase of classroom Chromebook carts from Bloom, utilizing cooperative REMC bid pricing, with an estimated cost of $273,200. This investment aims to replace the current one-to-one device setup with a more efficient classroom cart system, expected to improve device longevity and usability. Additionally, the board discussed implementing Parent Square, a new district-wide communication platform, at an initial cost of approximately $34,000 for the first year, representing an increase from the current $11,000 annual expense but offering expanded communication capabilities. The meeting also covered budget approvals, including the Oakland Schools fiscal year 2027 general fund budget, and addressed ongoing capital projects such as fire alarm system upgrades funded by 2020 bond dollars. No new contracts were awarded during this session, but the board approved an administrative appointment and discussed future action items related to budgets and cooperative programs.