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Board approves tech purchase ($710,600), geotechnical services ($1,088,675) and routine business in unanimous votes
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the South Lyon board approved the agenda, minutes, bills, several hirings, a $710,600 Chromebook purchase, and a $1,088,675 geotechnical contract; all recorded votes were unanimous (6‑0).
The South Lyon Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved routine business and several contracts at its May 19 meeting.
Key actions and votes:
- Approval of agenda: Motion moved by Mister McGuire and seconded by Doctor Laszlo; voice vote carried. (No roll call recorded.)
- Approval of minutes (05/05/2026): Motion moved by Mister Leftwich and seconded; voice vote carried.
- Approval of bills (April 2026): Motion by Trustee Schweigler, second by Trustee McGuire; roll call recorded six yes votes (6‑0). Items included prepays, bond run and ACH transactions.
- Hiring of instructional staff: Board approved recommended hires for the 2026 school year; motion moved by Doctor Laszlo and seconded by Mister Leftwich; roll call 6‑0.
- Chromebooks purchase (bond device replacement schedule): The board approved a recommended purchase of Chromebooks from CDW Government to replace fourth‑grade devices, establish 1:1 for incoming sixth graders and replace tenth‑grade devices; the total recommended amount is $710,600. Motion carried on roll call, 6‑0.
- Geotechnical services award (2025 bond program): Plant Moran Realpoint recommended awarding geotechnical services to Testing Engineers and Consultants Inc. for $1,088,675; the board approved the contract award on roll call, 6‑0.
- Resolution for Oakland Schools 2026 board election: The board designated Martin Leftwich as its representative to the county electoral body and directed a vote for candidate Gary Hoff; motion passed 6‑0.
Trustees did not record dissent on any of these items. Administration said required procurement and competitive‑bidding checks had been completed for purchases above state thresholds. Follow‑up items (debt millage calculation and handbook approvals) were scheduled for future meetings.
