05/26/26 Regular School Board Meeting

The Portage Township Schools held their regular school board meeting on May 26, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of multiple contract renewals for PowerSchool services, totaling over $283,000, covering time clock, applicant tracking, finance, enrollment, records, and student information systems. The board also approved an overnight trip for the Portage High School boys basketball team, funded by the Booster Club. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new athletic director, noting the unique circumstance of an acting board member applying for the position and emphasizing the candidate's experience and mentorship potential. Other agenda items included retiree recognitions, a robotics program update highlighting a $3,000 sponsorship from Ursa Lab Foundation for new equipment, and various superintendent reports. No new capital improvement projects or major purchasing decisions beyond contract renewals were discussed.