TCAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting 5.11.26- LIVE

The TCAPS Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved the purchase of materials for a new blended learning course called "gone boarding," with an initial budget sufficient for about 30 students and plans for sustainability through student sales. They also approved the Northwest Education Services ISD general fund operating budget for 2026-2027 and adopted an interdistrict cooperative agreement for school choice within the ISD, clarifying application windows and enrollment procedures. Additionally, the board approved naming the Traverse City Central High School track facility after John Lober, with the Traverse City Track Club covering signage and maintenance costs. The meeting also covered updates on capital projects, finance, curriculum changes, and upcoming study sessions focused on board governance and bond planning. Several resolutions were passed recognizing district retirees and supporting teen pregnancy prevention and awareness month. No new bond vote was scheduled, but future planning discussions were anticipated.