BOE Meeting 6-22-2026

The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 22, 2026, focusing heavily on budget approvals, contract ratifications, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the 2025-2026 budget amendment and the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget, both involving detailed financial planning and adjustments based on state funding estimates. The board authorized tax levies for the fiscal year 2026-27 to support general fund and debt obligations. They approved the purchase and installation of new scoreboards and sound systems for varsity baseball, softball, and soccer fields from Daktronics and AJ Signs, with a total cost not to exceed $154,412 funded through the 2020 capital improvement fund. Additionally, the board approved an increase of $54,736 to the Twin Turf Restroom project budget due to site preparation cost adjustments, reflecting cost-saving measures by retaining soils on-site. Personnel actions included hiring David Yahn as the new Dexter High School Assistant Principal. The board also ratified tentative agreements with various employee associations, including wage increases and health benefit contributions, which will be incorporated into future budget updates. Policy revisions were approved regarding student use of wireless devices, aligning with new state laws and administrative implementation plans. The meeting concluded with discussions on the naming of the new field house and the addition of middle school sideline cheer as a school-sponsored sport. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement and budgetary decisions critical to ongoing district operations and capital projects.