# Board of Education Regular Meeting 11-11-26

At the Anchor Bay Board of Education regular meeting on November 11, 2026, the board approved two major procurement items. It approved a $2,456,335.94 purchase and installation of playground equipment from Sinclair Recreation for eight schools. Board members asked about equipment being retained, possible site-preparation or drainage costs, and the age of equipment being replaced; the transcript does not clearly resolve whether all such work is included in the award. The board also approved an $11,652,831 bond-project award for Great Oaks, Lighthouse, and McDonald elementary schools and the administrative building at the Early Childhood Center. The award includes a $1,165,283 contingency and was reported to be $56,646 under budget. The bid covered 18 categories, with more than 100 bids received and at least three bids in each category; the recommended contractors were the lowest complete bidders. Contingency funds may cover unforeseen construction needs, with change orders reviewed by district administration.

The board also approved the summer tax collection resolution for fiscal year 2026–27 and a DECA field trip to Northwood University, and passed second-reading policy updates. In discussion of the long-term bond program, members raised the possibility of soliciting community input on future projects if funds remain, citing stadium speakers as one example; no action was taken on that suggestion. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Regular Meeting 11-11-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDPnj7cFAwU) - Anchor Bay