8/17/2026 Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

The Ferndale Public Schools Regular Board Meeting held on August 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved contract extensions for central office administrators and authorized compensation increases for certain staff and retirees. They also approved the district's participation in the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool with designated trustees. A new instructional technology and student learning board policy was adopted to guide the strategic use of digital resources in education. The board approved a bid for musical instruments totaling approximately $99,510, funded by the 2020 bond series 3 budget. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a plan to use up to three virtual instructional days for secondary state testing and up to three virtual days if emergency closures exceed six days, aiming to maintain instructional continuity and financial stability. Annual financial resolutions, including authorization of signatories and designation of depositories, were also approved. The meeting featured updates on staffing changes, strategic partnerships, and upcoming events, but no other major procurement actions were noted.