2023-09-06 | Regular Board Meeting

The Taylor School District held a regular board meeting on September 6, 2023, focusing on several procurement and capital improvement topics. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Great Lakes Recreation for playground flooring improvements not to exceed $85,000, funded through existing contingency. The board also authorized an agreement with the City of Taylor regarding water main updates on school property. Additionally, the district approved a $63,605 contract with Branching Minds for a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) platform to enhance student intervention and monitoring, with funding from a 31A grant. The meeting included updates on the new high school construction project, discussing design development, cost-saving measures, and athletic facilities budgeting, with plans to finalize construction documents and bid early next year. Other procurement-related discussions involved transportation services, including consideration of a new vendor, Hop Skip Drive, to supplement existing student transportation. Several policy revisions and conference attendance requests were also approved. Public comments addressed concerns about athletic facilities, safety at bus stops, and communication improvements. The meeting concluded with board member remarks welcoming new district leadership and adjournment.