School Board Meeting 1-12-26

The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on January 12, 2026, primarily focused on organizational matters such as the election of board officers and approval of meeting minutes. Key procurement-related actions included awarding bids for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) for East Lansing High School, which came in under budget, and awarding a contract for boiler tube replacement at the high school to Meyers Plumbing and Heating Incorporated for $63,654. The board also approved the hiring of a new school social worker. Updates were provided on ongoing capital projects, including delays in the administrative building due to power connection issues, with furniture installation scheduled for early February. The board discussed upcoming events and encouraged community engagement regarding a bond proposal for rebuilding and remodeling facilities to support special needs students. No new policy changes or additional procurement contracts were reported during this meeting.