Board Meeting 2026-08-25

The Southgate Community Schools Board held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a purchase for an ITouch biometrics fingerprint scanner and secure ID tokens, intended to streamline employee onboarding processes. The board approved the expenditure not to exceed $6,880 for this technology, which includes remote installation, training, and a two-year manufacturer's warranty. The district plans to repurpose an existing laptop to run the required software, resulting in cost savings. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to various school handbooks, with plans to approve them at a future meeting, though these did not involve direct procurement actions. The meeting concluded with the approval of the fingerprint scanner purchase and adjournment.