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Board approves curriculum, five-bus purchase, energy amendment and HFSA contract extension
Summary
On Dec. 15 the Heartland board approved the 2026–27 high-school curriculum guides, purchased five buses using bond funds, authorized an electric-supply amendment with CMS Energy and extended the Heartland Food Service Association contract.
The Heartland Consolidated Schools Board of Education took several formal actions during its Dec. 15 meeting, approving curriculum guides, a bus purchase, an energy-supply contract amendment, and a contract extension for the district's food-service provider.
Curriculum: The board approved the 2026–27 high-school and Legacy HVA curriculum guides on a motion by Ms. Shaw, supported by Ms. Custodio. Board members thanked curriculum staff for clear presentation and voted in favor by roll-call.
Bus purchase (bond funds): On a motion by Mrs. Shaw, supported by Mr. Campbell, the board approved the purchase of five buses funded by the 2020 bond. A speaker summarized pricing as "5 buses, 161.5 apiece for a total of $807,469." The motion carried by roll-call.
Electric-supply amendment: The board authorized the superintendent or CFO to amend the district's contract with CMS Energy to purchase electric supply at a price not to exceed 0.0825 (as stated in the proposal). CFO Rachel explained the request resulted from a statutory increase in required renewable content and an expiring federal investment tax credit; staff estimated an incremental district cost of about $28,000 per year but said locking in the price now could avoid higher future increases. The motion passed on roll-call.
HFSA contract extension: The board approved an extension of the Heartland Food Service Association contract. Administration said the extension addresses concerns about potential midyear pay cuts tied to the free-meal program's uncertainty and brings the salary schedule into compliance with upcoming minimum-wage requirements. The extension was approved on voice/roll-call.
Votes at a glance (select outcomes): - 2026–27 high-school and Legacy HVA curriculum guides: Approved (mover: Ms. Shaw; support: Ms. Custodio). - Bus purchase (5 buses; ~$807,469 total): Approved (mover: Mrs. Shaw; support: Mr. Campbell). - Electric purchase amendment with CMS Energy (price cap as presented): Approved (mover: Mr. Campbell; support: Mrs. Shaw). - Heartland Food Service Association contract extension: Approved (mover: Ms. Custodio; support: Mr. Keller).
The board moved on to other items after formal votes and set the next regular meeting for Jan. 12, 2026.
