APS Board Workshop August 2026

The Alpena Public Schools Board Workshop held on August 11, 2026, focused primarily on procurement and administrative updates. A key procurement discussion involved the release and review of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 374 Chromebooks to replace aging devices in K-5 classrooms as part of a six-year replacement cycle. Five vendors submitted bids, with Bloom offering the lowest bid, though their price did not include a four-year warranty, which was deemed unnecessary by the board. The purchase is planned to be approved at the next regular meeting, with delivery expected in time for student use. The Chromebook purchase will be funded through Title One funds. Additionally, the board reviewed various handbooks and codes of conduct, addressing minor grammatical and formatting corrections but no significant policy changes. The meeting also included discussions on online course offerings and vendor changes aimed at cost savings, as well as considerations for board member communications and ethics agreements. A brief update was provided on a capital improvement project involving the installation of an archway by Omega Electric and foundation work by Justin Carson Construction, scheduled for completion in August 2026.