Board Meeting 2026-03-24

The Southgate Community Schools board meeting held on March 24, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key contract awards included the approval of new food service equipment purchases totaling up to $170,060, with Stafford Smith selected as the lowest bidder. The board also approved technology infrastructure upgrades under the USAC E-rate program, including fiber cable installation, UPS equipment replacement, and firewall support, with a total project cost of $96,663.26 and a district cost share of $27,171. Significant capital improvement projects were approved, including the Davidson Middle Academy 2026 roofing project awarded to Bloom Roofing for $741,965, the Grogan Elementary parking lot renovation project not to exceed $622,500, and the Davidson Middle School field and track renovations with a budget not to exceed $3,542,386. These projects involved multiple contractors and included warranties ranging from two to twenty years. The board also approved student-related travel expenditures for educational trips and competitions. Motions for all procurement items passed with majority support, and contingency funds were included for construction projects to cover unforeseen conditions.