Grenada School Board July 2026

The Grenada School Board held a meeting on July 15, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of expired commercial lease dispositions, acceptance of out-of-district student petitions, and approval of personnel changes. The board reviewed and approved multiple capital improvement projects, including water remediation at the middle school estimated at $72,400, replacement of the baseball field fence for $55,000, and plans to hire Athletic Surfaces for designing and bidding baseball lighting replacement. They also discussed replacing the middle school gym floor with an estimated cost between $160,000 and $200,000, along with related gym improvements such as bleacher replacement ($123,000), lighting, air conditioning, painting, and bathroom renovations. The board approved motions to proceed with these projects and vendor engagements. Additionally, the board reviewed the fiscal year 2027 budget, noting a projected $400,000 operating deficit primarily due to one-time capital expenditures, and discussed local tax millage rates and revenue projections. The meeting included approval of donations, surplus items disposal, and a single source provider contract for instructional content with Simple Solutions Learning. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on facility upgrades, budget management, and procurement approvals to support district operations and infrastructure.