Northfield School District Board of Education Special Meeting 06 24 2026

The Northfield Public School Board held a special meeting on June 24, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve bids related to the Northfield High School Reimagine project and to review a two-year transportation contract proposal with Benjamin Bus. The board approved 14 low-bid contracts and one best-value contract for the high school project, totaling approximately $69.6 million. The bids were competitive and aligned with the district's budget following value engineering efforts. Additionally, the board reviewed a proposed two-year transportation contract with Benjamin Bus, which includes provisions for managing student supervision on bus routes and an increased fuel escalation rate. The contract is set for approval at the upcoming July meeting. The discussion also touched on future considerations for electric buses and related infrastructure. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments to departing district staff and scheduling of future board meetings.