Board of Education Meeting | February 9, 2026

The Okemos Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on February 9, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on capital improvement projects and equipment purchases funded by the 2022 bond. Key procurement topics included the approval and planning for a bus purchase bid to replace aging buses, with an emphasis on managing increased costs and maintaining fleet consistency by continuing to purchase Bluebird buses. The board also discussed Bid Pack 8, which covers pressing needs at the high school such as music expansion, lighting upgrades, bathroom renovations, kitchen server improvements, and greenhouse exterior work. An additional $300,000 amendment to Bid Pack 8 was proposed to replace a deteriorating walk-in cooler freezer and remediate moisture damage, with funding considerations tied to food service surplus and bond spend-down funds. The board received updates on bond sale timing options, with a recommendation to consider a November 2027 election date to allow adequate planning and community engagement. The meeting included motions to approve minutes, financial statements, school of choice openings, and the Cornell abatement project. Strategic planning progress and survey results were also presented, though these were not directly related to procurement.