Portage Public Schools Board of Education Committee of the Whole Work Study - May 4, 2026

The Portage Public Schools Board of Education held a Committee of the Whole Work Study meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $372,930 purchase of 66 smart RX interactive flat panels funded by the 2025 bond, awarding a $1,140,000 contract to FCC Construction for structural steel at the new Amberly Elementary School funded by the 2026 bond, and awarding a $46,645 contract to Postmine Signs and Graphics for a monument sign at 12th Street Elementary funded by the 2019 building and site sinking fund. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to switch the district's commercial credit card vendor to Huntington Bank, citing improved perks and fraud protection. The meeting also covered long-term asset planning with updates on new school constructions and facility improvements funded through bonds and sinking funds. A closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining strategy. No new contracts were awarded for food services, but the Chartwell contract renewal was noted as an upcoming approval item.