APS Board Meeting May 2026

The Alpena Public Schools Board held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement-related actions. The board approved multiple bids for custodial and consumable supplies, awarding contracts to three vendors for a one-year price hold. They also approved a significant print order contract valued at $160,370.35 with Algra Printing Services, funded entirely through grant (35M) funds. Additionally, the board adopted the AMA ESD general fund budget resolution for the 2026-2027 school year and approved the creation of a financial account for the journalism club. Policy updates were discussed and approved, including a title change in policy 2370.01 and the postponement of the volunteer policy for further review. The meeting also recognized retiring staff members and accepted various charitable donations to support school programs. Finally, the board moved into a closed session to discuss a non-renewal personnel matter and subsequently approved the non-renewal of a probationary teacher. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale purchasing decisions were noted during this meeting.