VPS Committee of the Whole 03/24/26

The VPS Board of Directors held a Committee of the Whole meeting on March 24, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and contract matters. Key contract discussions included approval of a $317,190.98 contract with Structured for a necessary phone system upgrade funded by the capital levy, a proposed $450,000 not-to-exceed contract for services at ESD 112's Florence Academy supporting students with significant cognitive and communication delays, and a $331,200 contract for speech language therapist services. Additionally, the board planned to formally accept a purchase agreement related to HVAC improvements completed at multiple schools dating back to 2021. The meeting also covered policy updates to align bid amounts with federal procurement regulations and the removal of expired COVID-related provisions. The board prepared for upcoming agenda items and an all-day workshop in April, inviting input from directors.