SCCS Board of Education -- 04/29/2026

The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 29, 2026, focusing on various educational and operational matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts for an athletic trainer and a student services executive director, with detailed contract reviews and amendments. The board approved a $120,925 three-year subscription for the TeachTown special education curriculum to support students with cognitive impairments and autism. They also approved a change order of $64,108 to an existing moving contract for K-5 reconfiguration related to school renovations. Additionally, the board discussed and approved rental rate agreements for community use of the baseball field and security services contracts, including hiring security personnel with contracts to be brought back for board approval. School of choice policies were debated extensively, with limits set on enrollment numbers per grade to manage class sizes and building capacities. The board also addressed concerns about unauthorized stipends paid to employees without board approval, agreeing to place non-contractual stipends on hold pending review. Other topics included approval of overnight and international student trips, budget presentations, and operational updates on facilities and safety. Several votes were taken to approve contracts, budget allocations, and policy resolutions affecting future procurement and district operations.