Hudsonville Public Schools Board of Education Work Session 3-23-26 Part 1

The Hudsonville Public Schools Board of Education held a work session on March 23, 2026, focusing on several key topics including curriculum adoption, technology procurement, and capital improvement projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the selection and pilot testing of new comprehensive literacy curricula compliant with recent dyslexia legislation, with two vendors (HMH and Amplify) being piloted for potential district-wide adoption. The board also reviewed plans for purchasing replacement vehicles for the maintenance fleet and a substantial number of Chromebooks and staff laptops to support technology needs, with detailed budget considerations discussed. Additionally, the board examined proposals for facility improvements as part of an upcoming bond, including new early childhood centers and renovations at various campuses, with cost estimates and site plans presented. The meeting included preliminary discussions about implementing a cell phone management app to comply with new state laws restricting student phone use during instructional time, with a pilot program proposed to test the app's effectiveness. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items related to procurement and budgeting were outlined for future board consideration.