Board Meeting 2026-09-22

The Southgate Community Schools Board meeting on September 22, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved the purchase of a basketball shooting machine at a cost not to exceed $5,742, to be funded jointly over two years. This machine, manufactured in Ohio, offers improved durability and performance compared to the current equipment. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of four mobile ball stop netting systems for the Allen Turf Field at a total cost of $31,920, aimed at improving safety and preventing balls from leaving the field and disturbing neighboring properties. The nets are retractable, mobile, and come with a warranty covering defective parts and vandalism. Another approved purchase was seven carpeted cheerleading mats for Davidson Middle School at a cost not to exceed $6,996, intended to provide a safer and competition-ready practice surface. The mats come with a two-year manufacturer warranty and are expected to last 8-10 years. The meeting also included approval of an overnight trip request for the JROTC team to attend a national competition at Fort Knox, Kentucky.