BOE Meeting 9-14-2026

The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several key updates and procurement actions. The board approved meeting minutes and the agenda, recognized a substitute teacher of the year, and received an update on the district's Filter First program aimed at ensuring clean drinking water in schools, with over $300,000 already spent on water filtration infrastructure. A significant procurement action involved awarding contracts for Series One Bid Package Number Eight related to the Dexter High School performing arts center upgrades, including sound system improvements, with the project coming in under budget by approximately $330,000. The board also approved fund balance designations, reallocating $600,000 from a committed new program implementation fund to cover budget deficits and loan expenses. Additionally, the board certified delegates for the MASB delegate assembly and discussed ongoing operational and safety initiatives, including emergency response training and a new cell phone policy at the high school.