February Regular Board Meeting 020926

The February Regular Board Meeting of Caledonia Community Schools on February 9, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved contracts for classroom audio-visual upgrades totaling $457,000 with Digital Age Technologies and $23,956 with Bist Electric for low voltage structured cabling. They also approved the purchase of network switch hardware from Sentinel Technologies Incorporated for $42,210 and custodial equipment, specifically a Gossium Beetle from Clean Robotics Incorporated for $29,500. The custodial equipment purchase prompted discussion about automation versus staffing needs. Additionally, the board discussed the district's bus fleet replacement strategy, noting an upcoming $20,000 per bus price increase due to new EPA emissions standards for 2027 models and the importance of maintaining a younger fleet for safety and efficiency. The board also reviewed an internet service provider RFP, recommending Spectrum Business for $51,840, which is $18,000 less than the previous provider, with about half the cost reimbursed by government funding. Policy revisions were adopted except for one policy tabled for further discussion. The meeting also touched on school of choice resolutions and upcoming budget considerations for bus purchases.