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Kenowa Hills board approves Aug. 24 start date, authorizes bond sale and moves to closed session
Summary
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education on April 20 voted unanimously to begin the 2026-27 school year on Aug. 24, approved the sale of Series III school building and refunding bonds, and voted to enter a closed session for an update on a prior legal opinion; routine financial items including $1.41 million in expenditures were also approved.
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education voted unanimously April 20 to set the 2026-27 school-year start date for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, and to authorize the sale of 2026 School Building and Site (Series III) and refunding bonds.
Superintendent Hopkins told the board the recommended Aug. 24 start aligns Kenowa Hills with most Region 1 districts, Kent ISD programming including KCTC and special education center-based programs, and the Grand Rapids Community College schedule for Middle College students; the remainder of the calendar will be subject to bargaining. Member Hart moved to approve the calendar start date and Member Robinson supported the motion; it carried 7-0.
Director Long presented routine finance items and the proposed bond authorization. The board approved the March 2026 check register and related fund…
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