Board Meeting Regular Session - 7/13/2026

The Mercer County Schools Board of Education held a regular session meeting on July 13, 2026. The meeting included recognitions of staff and students for outstanding achievements, updates on educational initiatives such as the Jason National Conference and STEM programs, and discussions on policy reviews and strategic planning. Significant procurement-related actions included approval of several contracts and purchases: a kitchen hood installation at Montcalm High School for $23,736.38 through the TIPS cooperative purchasing program; renewal of vending services with Mountain Vending; awarding a $54,405 contract for document digitization services to VRC Company; kitchen hood cleaning services contract renewal for $18,404.41; and diesel fuel, gasoline, and heating oil renewals with no price increases. The board also approved payment of invoices including contracts with legal firms and service providers, and authorized an index pay grade adjustment for a maintenance supervisor position. Additionally, the board discussed the need for a policy manual update, upcoming work sessions to review policies and financial status, and emphasized the importance of informed decision-making and transparency. Motions to approve minutes, contracts, and personnel actions were passed during the meeting.