ELPS School Board Meeting 7-13-26

The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 13, 2026. The meeting included approval of the June 30, 2026 meeting minutes and the hiring of a new school social worker, Trisha Tepler, at Marble Elementary. A significant public comment focused on concerns about the district's technology use, specifically questioning the return on investment of Chromebooks and screen time for students, with a request for a clear plan on technology use moving forward. The board approved the contract for Rich Pugh as the new assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Committee reports noted upcoming meetings for facilities and finance, and policy updates were discussed, including changes to tobacco use policies and behavioral threat assessment policies. No specific procurement contracts or budget allocations beyond personnel hiring and contract approval were detailed in the meeting.