Board of Education Meeting | January 12, 2026

The Okemos Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on January 12, 2026, which included an executive session for contract negotiations. Key procurement-related discussions focused on a significant donation of up to $750,000 from the Pletus family to fund a new baseball turf field, with plans for the field to be playable by April 1, 2027. The board discussed the phased approach to the project, associated costs, maintenance, and compliance with Title IX. Additionally, the board reviewed a cooperative purchasing bid from Midstates Recreation for a turnkey solution to replace the Hayawata playground, a 2022 bond project, with installation planned for spring 2026. The meeting also covered upcoming bond sales requiring board authorization, updates on facility maintenance including lighting repairs, and the approval process for new high school course offerings. The board elected officers for 2026 and discussed operating procedures and committee assignments to support district transitions and ongoing projects. No formal votes were taken on the turf field donation or playground replacement during this meeting, but these items are scheduled for future board action.