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District discusses greenhouse and CTE program plans, funding limits and tractor procurement

Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Trustees and staff discussed greenhouse and hoop-house options, program visioning for the FFA and plant science classes, CTE funding restrictions (61A1 cannot fund infrastructure) and procurement options for a tractor (state John Deere bid vs. lease).

Board members and staff spent substantial time discussing plant-science facilities and career-technical education (CTE) programming.

Staff described a multi-part plan that could include a greenhouse, a hoop house and aquaponics features tied to the plant science and FFA programs. They emphasized that any building or permanent infrastructure cannot be…

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