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Board approves middle-school ELA, ECC playground purchase and endorses Kent ISD 2026–27 budget
Summary
The Thornapple Kellogg board approved HMH Into Literature for middle-school ELA, authorized an ECC playground purchase using a GSRP grant plus capital funds, and adopted a resolution supporting the Kent ISD 2026–27 budget by roll call vote.
At its May 11 meeting the Thornapple Kellogg School District Board of Education approved several action items after prior presentations and discussion.
Curriculum: After a prior presentation and pilot work, the board approved the middle-school English language arts curriculum — HMH Into Literature — for the 2026–27 school year. A motion to adopt the curriculum passed by voice vote following a motion and seconds from board members.
ECC playground purchase: The board approved a one-time playground equipment purchase for the Early Childhood Center totaling $43,778.53. Administration said $35,022.82 would come from the GSRP grant (80%) and $8,755.71 would be paid from the district’s capital improvement funds. The motion passed by voice vote.
Kent ISD budget: The board heard a summary of the Kent Intermediate School District’s proposed 2026–27 budget, which reflects the governor’s revenue assumptions and notes possible impacts from pending legislation. The board adopted a resolution supporting the Kent ISD 2026–27 budget in a roll-call vote.
Votes and motions recorded at the meeting match the board’s roll call and voice votes; administration said details and documentation are available in the board packet and that items would be implemented consistent with budget and grant requirements.
