BHS: Board of Education Meeting May 18, 2026

The Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, with key procurement discussions focused on budget and capital improvement projects. The board discussed and approved several significant purchases, including a $581,995.40 AV broadcast system for the Booth Center funded by the district's sinking fund, a 2026 Ford F-650 maintenance box truck for $113,430 through the MI Deal cooperative program, and the purchase of five school buses totaling $799,834 from Hostster Transportation, also funded by the sinking fund. These procurements were previously reviewed in committee and recommended for approval. Additionally, the board deliberated extensively on a compensation study for non-represented staff, addressing the financial impact of implementing a new salary schedule projected to increase costs by approximately $190,000 for the upcoming year, with ongoing annual step increases of about 3%. Concerns were raised about budget sustainability and the timing of approval, leading to a decision to potentially delay the vote pending further financial projections. The board also approved updates to board policies and strategic plan goals. Discussions included scheduling adjustments for upcoming meetings to accommodate board member availability and agenda volume. No new contracting vehicles or RFPs were mentioned. The meeting also featured recognitions of student achievements and community initiatives but these did not involve procurement matters.