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Board approves calendar, technology purchases and staff grant dispersal in unanimous votes
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Thornapple Kellogg board unanimously approved the 2026–27 calendar, multiple technology and cabling contracts, purchase of staff laptops and smart boards, and disbursement of a 27L2 educator compensation allocation to staff.
The Thornapple Kellogg School District board voted unanimously on several items during its March 9 meeting, approving the school calendar and awarding multiple procurement contracts and a one‑time staff compensation distribution.
Key votes and outcomes
- 2026–27 school calendar: Approved (motion by Winger, supported by Hess). The calendar starts Aug. 24 and ends June 4, with an expanded midwinter break and elimination of two early‑release student days.
- Capital/technology purchases: The board awarded a networks electronics contract to Moss Telecommunications (upfront cost reported in packet; transcript recorded numeric string '219,4628' for the vendor cost; district expects roughly 70% reimbursement where applicable), awarded structured cabling work at Lee and Paige to Moss Telecommunications, approved the purchase of 125 HP ProBook staff laptops from SEI Computer Products for $77,945, and approved 26 interactive flat panels and related software for Paige Elementary for $95,100. All motions carried by roll call.
- 27L2 educator compensation grant: The board approved disbursing the 27L2 allocation to eligible district staff (443 employees included per the packet). The administration indicated a distribution date of March 27 and noted retirement (MIPERS) and FICA deductions will be applied to the allocation.
Board members used roll‑call voting for each motion; the transcript records unanimous "yes" votes on the motions taken. Several purchases were described as E‑rate or USACE eligible with partial reimbursement; the district described the capital improvement fund (Fund 49) balance and noted some projects are partially reimbursable.
