Board Meeting 2026-06-23

The Southgate Community Schools Board held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of tentative agreements with the Southgate Administrative Assistant Association (SAAA) and the Southgate Special Education Paraprofessional Association (SSEPA), both ratified by their units and now approved by the board. The board also approved the fiscal year 2026 final budget amendment, which reflected an unexpected increase in federal grant revenue, primarily impacting instructional support services. Additionally, the board approved the fiscal year 2027 original budget. A significant capital improvement project discussed was the approval of the purchase of lighting materials for the Anderson Allen turf practice field from Musco Sports-Light LLC, utilizing a Sourcewell contract. The lighting system includes a 25-year warranty and is designed to minimize light spillover onto neighboring properties. Installation labor costs were noted as forthcoming and will require future board approval. The board emphasized the importance of timing and coordination for installation to align with the turf field project schedule. Other discussions included updates to student handbooks and policies, particularly regarding new state legislation on cell phone restrictions during instructional time, but these did not involve direct procurement actions.