Board of Education Meeting | April 27, 2026

The Okemos Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 27, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget updates. The board approved a contract with the new superintendent, Matt Olsen, effective May 1, 2026. A significant agenda item involved the presentation and upcoming approval of direct purchases for the new Chipua Middle School, including athletics equipment and classroom items, with a total estimated cost of approximately $275,485. The board also discussed formalizing a resolution regarding mandatory employer contributions for accumulated payouts to retiring employees, a practice ongoing for over 10 years. Budget development updates highlighted adjustments due to state funding changes, including a reduced special education funding loss estimate and placeholders for upcoming contract negotiations with the teachers' union. The board reviewed community education program enrollments and fundraising efforts, noting positive financial sustainability. Additionally, the facilities committee is preparing for a potential 2027 bond with a steering committee to oversee the process. No final votes on the bond or direct purchases occurred at this meeting, but these items are scheduled for future consideration.