Grenada School Board September 2026

The Grenada School Board held a meeting on September 9, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $5,000 performance bond return to Harrison Logging following completion of a timber sale, amendments to property leases, and the establishment of a student internship program funded initially by the Grenada Public Education Foundation. The board authorized bidding for a middle school gym floor and bleacher renovation project with an estimated cost of $481,000. Additionally, the board approved awarding a bid to Luben Enterprise Incorporated for renovations at the Educational Innovation Center (EIC), with a project timeline of approximately 300 days. The superintendent also proposed researching and potentially procuring five movable security sit-and-scan devices for school entrances at an estimated total cost of $400,000, with plans to conduct a reverse auction for this purchase. Other approvals included renewal of the workers compensation trust plan, continuation of the Section 125 flexible benefit plan, removal of certain assets from the state asset list, and a single source purchase from Riverside Insights for specialized special education assessments. The meeting concluded with financial statements being received and filed, bill approvals, and a discussion on legislative priorities.