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Board approves bus-routing software, fountain filtration, furniture, Chromebook refresh and other contracts
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Summary
At the same meeting the board approved multiple contracts and purchases — a three‑year BusRight routing system ($201,600 grant-funded), Filter First drinking fountains (≤ $234,000 grant-funded), physical move services ($135,050 from 2021 bond), furniture for Wauguinck Elementary (~$188,400 bond-funded), a Sodexo contract renewal and a $1.72 million Chromebook refresh funded by technology bond funds.
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Board of Education approved a package of facility, technology and service contracts and purchases during its meeting, including a bus-routing system, drinking-fountain replacements to meet Michigan's Filter First requirements, move and furniture contracts tied to the district's 2021 bond, a Sodexo food-service renewal and a multi-million-dollar Chromebook refresh.
Transportation: The board approved a three-year agreement to implement BusRight routing software with turn-by-turn navigation and a family-facing mobile app. The contract is $67,200 per year for a total of $201,600 and — according to administration — is fully funded through a transportation grant so there will be no impact on the district's general fund. The motion was made by Barry and supported by Thorney and carried by voice vote.
Drinking fountains: To comply with Michigan's Filter First requirements, trustees approved purchasing integrated-filter drinking fountains and related equipment through Ferguson Plumbing Supply. Administration said the purchase will use consortium pricing to meet procurement rules; the total cost was presented as not to exceed $234,000 and will be paid from a designated drinking-water grant. Motion by Berry, supported by Lowry; motion carried.
Bond-funded facilities contracts: As part of the 2021 bond program, the board approved a recommended award of $135,050 for physical move services to support relocations at elementary schools and internal district moves; the figure includes moving services, technology materials and a 10% contingency. Separately, trustees approved furniture procurement for Wauguinck Elementary (bid pack 11) with recommended base awards and stated contingencies, with a total discussed in the materials at approximately $188,400. Both actions were described as funded from the 2021 bond program; motions carried.
Food services: The board approved a renewal of the Sodexo food-service management contract for the 2026–27 school year. Administration noted Sodexo's ongoing performance and that renewals are permitted under the district's contract terms. Motion by Barry, supported by Thorney; motion carried.
Technology: The district presented a Chromebook refresh plan for grades 5–10 and selected vendors (Traferra and CDW). The total recommended purchase amount is $1,718,502, allocated roughly $833,752 to Traferra and $834,750 to CDW, and will be funded through technology bond funds designated for device refresh cycles. Motion by Barry, supported by Dobak; motion carried.
Trips: The board approved five overnight and out-of-state trip proposals (elementary kindergarten trips to the Toledo Zoo, Woodhaven High School ninth-grade Cedar Point trip, marching band camp Aug. 3–7 in Romeo, and the MHSAA track and field state finals at Rockford High School on May 29–30). Administration said all required chaperone agreements and background checks will be completed prior to each trip.
Votes at a glance: - BusRight routing software: approved; total $201,600; funded by transportation grant; motion by Barry, supported by Thorney. - Filter First fountains and equipment: approved; cost not to exceed $234,000; funded by drinking-water grant; motion by Berry, supported by Lowry. - Physical move services (bond): approved; $135,050; funded by 2021 bond; motion by Barry, supported by Thorney. - Furniture award (Wauguinck Elementary, bid pack 11): approved; total discussed ~ $188,400; funded by 2021 bond; motion by Barry, supported by Dobek. - Sodexo food-service renewal (2026–27): approved; motion by Barry, supported by Thorney. - Chromebook refresh (grades 5–10): approved; $1,718,502; funded by technology bond funds; motion by Barry, supported by Dobak. - Overnight/out-of-state trips: approved en masse; motion by Barry, supported by Lowry.
Administration emphasized that several of these purchases are grant- or bond-funded and thus will not affect the district general fund. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.; the next regular meeting is May 12 at 5:30 p.m.
