Board Meeting 2026-04-28

The Southgate Community Schools board held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, where several procurement-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the approval of a tentative agreement to raise wages for food service staff, reflecting a commitment to market-rate compensation. The board also approved the addition of new courses to the high school curriculum, including an AP seminar and an English learner course. Significant procurement decisions involved awarding a contract for civil engineering and consulting services to PA Group, with change orders totaling $233,900 for multiple school renovation projects funded through the district's bond and sinking fund budgets. Additionally, the board approved a guaranteed maximum price contract award of approximately $2.86 million to Chrisman Construction for the 2025 bond program's summer 2026 renovations, covering construction management and related costs. These approvals demonstrate the district's ongoing investment in infrastructure improvements and operational enhancements.