OPS Board of Education Meeting | September 14th, 2026

The Okemos Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, which included updates on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects funded by bonds. The board received detailed presentations from project partners and construction managers regarding the completion of the Chipua Middle School, the ongoing construction of Cornell Road facilities, and the design phase for the Kinoa Middle School project. The discussion highlighted the management of deferred work, district-wide furniture replacements, energy savings projects, and improvements to athletic fields and kitchen facilities. The board also discussed the formation of a 33-member community steering committee to guide the 2027 bond planning process, focusing on facility condition assessments and prioritization of future projects. Additionally, the board ratified a transportation contract effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and addressed staffing updates and operational matters such as bus route adjustments. No new contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the bond updates and steering committee formation indicate forthcoming procurement activities related to school infrastructure.