8/24/2026 Crestwood School District Board of Education - Study Session

The Crestwood School District Board of Education held a study session and general meeting on August 24, 2026. A significant portion of the study session was dedicated to a presentation by Bus Patrol, a vendor offering automated stop arm camera programs for school buses. The presentation detailed the technology, funding model (violator-funded with no cost to the district), installation, data management, and legal considerations including handling of citations and potential lawsuits. Board members raised concerns about legal liabilities and insurance coverage related to lawsuits involving the vendor's services, requesting clarification on contractual protections for the district. In the general meeting, the board approved requisitions for the upcoming school year and extended a copier lease agreement with UTEC, including replacement of 16 high-volume copiers and maintenance of 11 others under a three-year contract. The board also discussed delegate selection for the Michigan Association of School Boards and shared various community and school updates. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but the discussions around the Bus Patrol program and copier lease extension highlight ongoing procurement and vendor management activities.