Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget And Procurement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Forest Hills board approves curriculum materials, transformer repair and classroom technology purchases
Summary
The Board approved several consent and purchase recommendations including Project Lead the Way materials ($214,590), AP Environmental Science textbooks ($68,064), a replacement transformer for Forest Hills Eastern (estimated $54,840, insurance‑reimbursable) and 65 interactive flat panels for Northern High (up to $380,000).
The Forest Hills Board of Education approved a package of routine consent items and a set of recommended purchases at its May 18 meeting.
Finance director Dr. Michelle summarized the district's financial position as on track through March and provided updates on multiple capital and curriculum items. The board approved purchasing Project Lead the Way materials (for JK through sixth grade) not to exceed $214,590 from the general fund to support the district's STEM program and the associated online resources.
The board also authorized replacement AP Environmental Science textbooks and online materials for the district's three high schools not to exceed $68,064. A storm‑damaged replacement transformer for Forest Hills Eastern was approved up to $54,840; finance staff said the expense is insurance‑reimbursable and the district expects to pay a $5,000 deductible from the general fund. The board approved purchasing 65 interactive flat panels and associated training for Northern High, not to exceed $380,000 from 2025 capital projects funds.
Annual contract renewals were also reviewed, including the food service management contract renewal with a 3% management fee increase (paid from the food service fund) and an estimated $69,000 for next year's financial statement audits.
Board members asked clarifying questions during the finance presentation; the meeting record shows these items were advanced as part of the consent process and through specific action items in the finance section of the packet.
