Regular Board Meeting and Information Study Session Lansing School District 4-23-2026

The Lansing School District held its Regular Board Meeting and Information Study Session on April 23, 2026. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a $2 million purchase recommendation for math curriculum materials, specifically continuing with two programs, Reveal Math and Illustrative Math, for kindergarten through 8th grade. The board discussed the challenges of having two curricula in use, including teacher training and student mobility, but ultimately approved the purchase. Additionally, the board approved bids for kitchen and food service equipment upgrades, selecting mostly lowest bidders, and approved the purchase of four new trucks and service vans to replace aging vehicles, though electric vehicle options were noted as currently cost-prohibitive. The board also awarded a food service management contract to Chartwells, which was the lowest bidder and offered a lower cost than the current provider, Sodexo. Chartwells will retain non-administrative staff and provide a 3% raise. The meeting included presentations on various educational programs and community partnerships but focused procurement decisions on curriculum, facilities, vehicles, and food services.