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Votes at a glance: MHSA membership, superintendent contract, Odysseyware renewal
Summary
The Grandville board approved a Michigan High School Athletic Association membership resolution, extended Superintendent Roger Barra’s contract through 06/30/2027, and renewed a three‑year Odysseyware site license; votes passed as recorded by the board.
At Monday's Grandville Public Schools Board meeting several routine and formal actions were approved.
Michigan High School Athletic Association membership: The board approved a resolution to maintain membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSA) for the 2024–25 school year so student‑athletes may participate in MHSAA‑sanctioned tournaments. Superintendent Roger Barra explained the membership is standard and noted the costs are minor and necessary for tournament participation. The motion passed by voice vote.
Superintendent evaluation and contract extension: The board considered the 2023–24 performance evaluation of Superintendent Roger Barra and approved a contract extension through 06/30/2027. Board members confirmed that the evaluation process and incremental steps were discussed with staff; the extension was approved by roll call.
Odysseyware renewal: The board approved a three‑year site license renewal for the Odysseyware online course platform (Imagine Learning) for $79,200. Staff said the license supports credit recovery and limited virtual learning for about 200 students and is funded from 31a at‑risk funds. The motion passed by roll call.
Each of these items was recorded in the meeting as approved; the board directed staff to proceed with implementation steps where applicable.
