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Board reviews procurement renewals, vendor additions, policy updates and facilities contracts; trustees press for metrics and protections
Summary
CPS staff sought board authorization for vendor‑pool additions, AED and drug policy amendments, renewals with Baker Tilly and AT&T, an expanded facility management renewal with Jones Lang LaSalle, an EPA‑funded electric bus purchase, and reimbursements tied to an early childhood build. Trustees pressed for performance metrics, vendor diversity, privacy protections and deferred‑maintenance commitments.
Administration presented a slate of operational and procurement proposals that will be considered at the February 26 board meeting, including: adding 25 vendors to an existing out‑of‑school‑time and student health vendor pool (increasing the pool from 97 to 122; not‑to‑exceed $16,000,000, term 01/01/2026–12/31/2026); an AED policy amendment to comply with 2024 state law (House Bill 5394) requiring cardiac emergency response plans and coach certification; a progressive‑discipline update to the drug and alcohol policy; a final renewal for Baker Tilly to provide required auditing services ($832,000…
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