APS Board Workshop May 2026

The Alpena Public Schools Board of Education held a workshop meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included bid tabulations and vendor recommendations for custodial supplies, consumable supplies, and copy paper, with Contract Paper Company recommended for paper supplies at a cost of $3,185 per carton. The board reviewed options and budgets for rehabilitating Sunset School portables, with cost estimates ranging from approximately $100,000 to $168,000, excluding abatement costs, and considered alternatives such as remodeling existing building spaces. Additionally, a print order funded through a dyslexia legislation grant (335M) was presented, totaling $160,370.35 for a three-year purchase of educational materials. The board also discussed updates to procurement policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including bid thresholds and preferences for Michigan-based vendors. Other agenda items included policy updates on wireless communication devices, volunteer background checks, and health education curriculum options. No formal votes on procurement were recorded during the workshop, but recommendations and budget considerations were prepared for upcoming regular meetings.