# MCAS School Board Meeting - 9/29/2026

At the September 29, 2026 Michigan City Area Schools board meeting, members were asked to approve the advertised 2027 budget of approximately $82.56 million, along with the bus replacement and capital projects plans. The transcript does not clearly capture a vote on those items. The board approved the listed “fax contracts” by motion and vote, though the transcript provides no contract details or amounts. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Paladin, Inc., to support students with significant disabilities, including autism, who are struggling in traditional classroom settings; no dollar amount was stated. A resolution concerning wage payments to employees affected by the August 11 storm-related shutdown was presented, but the transcript does not clearly record its disposition.

The consent agenda, including bills to be paid, employee actions, meeting minutes, pay dates, and travel reimbursement, was moved for approval, but the vote is not captured. The board also heard a Springfield Elementary presentation about its student behavior and character expectations, and discussed school facilities planning and public input through surveys. One board member raised concerns about the state’s voucher program and its potential effect on public-school funding. No specific vendors, contract values, or procurement deadlines were provided beyond the items noted above.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [MCAS School Board Meeting - 9/29/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnRJDP8Oeak) - Michigan City Area Schools