April 9, 2026, Bedford Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 9, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval to purchase a lot for $30,000 to support the next Career and Technical Education (CTE) home build project, funded by proceeds from the sale of a previous lot. The board also approved a five-year facilities use agreement with the YMCA for $25,000 annually, covering maintenance costs for the pool used for physical education and competitive swim events. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of a special needs lift bus for $169,215 as a replacement vehicle, with the cost included in the mid-year budget adjustment. The annual renewal of the Chartwells contract for school lunch management was approved for the 2026-2027 year, with a monthly administrative fee of $5,236.30. The board accepted a $5,000 donation from the Lions Club to help fund safety improvements to a pavilion at Douglas Road Elementary. Furthermore, the board approved a contract for the replacement of the senior high school media center HVAC system, awarding the bid to Advanced Construction Group, Inc. The meeting also included approval of three collective bargaining agreements for mechanics, administrators, and skilled trades associations, each with three-year terms and annual wage increases of 4.33%. A resolution supporting the district's storm water management plan was passed, acknowledging compliance requirements without additional funding. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvements, vendor contracts, and labor agreements essential to district operations and facilities management.