5/18/2026 Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

The Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting held on May 18, 2026, focused primarily on community engagement and educational program updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a three-year renewal contract for the Subject online learning platform and the renewal of the Ferndale Drone Lab program, with the latter costing $39,984 funded through dual and general education funds. Additionally, the board received an update on the athletic field renovation project, including a change order related to soil disposal, with the softball field nearing completion and the baseball field renovation scheduled for August. The meeting also highlighted a new partnership with United Way of Southeastern Michigan to enhance community and student support services. Several motions related to procurement and policy approvals, such as the FAFSA completion policy, were passed unanimously. No new vendor selections or RFPs were discussed, but the meeting emphasized ongoing capital improvements and educational technology investments.