SCCS Board of Education -- 06/10/2026

The Schwarz Creek Community Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 10, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and contracting matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $32,600 asbestos air monitoring services contract funded through bond funds for Schwarz Creek High School and Middle School. The board also approved a three-year renewal contract with Huddle for athletic department services at $15,000 annually. Additionally, the board approved a lease agreement with AYSO Soccer for new soccer fields, contingent on receipt of complete documentation including site maps. Budget discussions focused on the FY27 preliminary budget assumptions, highlighting state aid, enrollment, labor costs, and utility expenses, with plans for a public hearing and final adoption by July 1. The board addressed school of choice application windows and enrollment limits by school and grade, approving a limited enrollment period from June 15 to July 14 with specified open and closed buildings. Several personnel hires were approved, including social worker and music teacher positions. The board also discussed policy and procedural issues related to contract approvals, stipends, and compensation, emphasizing the need for formal board authorization for such expenditures. Motions were passed to restructure the agenda to move employee hires earlier and to censure former board officers for unauthorized actions related to property negotiations and compensation agreements. Public comments addressed concerns about the Morish Elementary sale, school of choice policies, and delayed payments for staff stipends. Overall, the meeting combined routine procurement approvals with significant governance and policy deliberations affecting future contracting and budget management.