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Grand Rapids board approves claims, contracts and a new GRAVA special‑education posting
Summary
The Grand Rapids Public School District board approved revised December claims ($7,652,172.97), January claims ($13,100,206.47), several personnel contracts and a posting for a GRAVA special‑education teacher; most measures passed unanimously.
The Grand Rapids Public School District board approved a package of routine financial and personnel actions on Feb. 24, including revised December 2026 claims of $7,652,172.97 and January 2026 claims totaling $13,100,206.47.
Board members also approved the consent agenda, a three‑year (2025–27) Indian Education Coordinator contract, updates to bank signers at First State Bank of Bigfork, and graduation dates for 2027. The board granted permission to post an in‑district special‑education teacher for the Grand Rapids Area Virtual Academy (GRAVA), citing that 24 GRAVA students currently receive services via contracts and that hiring an in‑district teacher is expected to be more efficient.
The chair called each item for motion and roll‑call approval. The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 9 meeting and the consent agenda without recorded opposition. The revised December claims, revised to reflect retiree health insurance trust expenses tied to a transition to Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the January claims passed by roll call.
On GRAVA, the superintendent said the posting is budgeted for fiscal 2027 and is expected to be cost neutral over contracting because the district will seek reimbursement for the in‑house services; the board approved the permission to post the special‑education teacher position.
Most vote items were unanimous. Where members questioned details, staff committed to follow up with additional information in future reports. The board adjourned after reports and routine business.
