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Caledonia Board approves bus, playground and technology contracts and votes to opt out of Section 105c schools-of-choice program
Summary
At its regular meeting the Caledonia Board of Education approved the purchase of buses and vans, awarded a playground contract for Paris Ridge Elementary, authorized multiple technology and copier contracts, and adopted a resolution to opt out of section 105c while remaining in the Kent ISD collaborative schools-of-choice program for 2025–26.
The Caledonia Board of Education on an affirmative roll call on multiple motions approved the purchase of new district vehicles, awarded a playground contract at Paris Ridge Elementary, authorized several technology- and copier-related contracts and adopted a resolution to opt out of section 105c of the schools-of-choice statute while continuing participation in the Kent ISD collaborative schools-of-choice program for the 2025–26 school year.
The school board’s actions came after routine reports and public comment, including remarks from Katie Auville on behalf of the Caledonia Education Association praising teacher efforts and upcoming contract negotiations. Superintendent Wilburner also gave updates on student awards and district projects including the Cal Community Center grand opening and a recently completed food-service audit.
Votes at a glance: The board recorded approval on each of the following motions during the meeting.
- School bus purchase: Motion to approve the purchase of three 77-passenger school buses, one 47-passenger specialized bus and two 10-passenger vans at a…
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