# Board Meeting 2026-10-13

At its October 13, 2026 board meeting, Southgate Community Schools considered several spending and operational items. The board was asked to approve an expanded, ADA-compliant GSRP playground at Fordline Elementary through Snyder Rec, for an amount not to exceed $100,032 from a GSRP grant. The expansion would add accessible and sensory play features and increase the usable play area. The transcript records a motion and support but does not clearly capture the vote outcome. The board also approved purchasing a 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 maintenance plow truck for up to $62,985 at state fleet pricing. Gorneau Ford provided a quote; another dealer could not quote a suitable vehicle. The purchase replaces a decommissioned box truck and supports the district’s in-house snow removal and vehicle needs.

The board approved the Southgate Community Schools Virtual Implementation Plan, which provides six virtual instruction days, including days for inclement weather and state testing. It also considered upgrading the door-reader system to Avigilon: $22,000 for software and licenses was already budgeted, with an additional $64.26 requested for the required appliance. The transcript describes the system’s proposed benefits, including expanded capacity and support access, and records an affirmative vote. No vote on the playground item is clearly audible in the transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Board Meeting 2026-10-13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4wZ1fSV3A) - Southgate Community Schools