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Board moves KRESA budget to action later, notes Chartwells renewal and approves Huntington Bank commercial card plan
Summary
Portage Public Schools trustees received the KRESA 2026–27 general funded budget (a statutory formality), were briefed on year two of the Chartwells five‑year food service contract, and authorized Huntington Bank to serve as the district’s commercial card provider to consolidate purchasing and fraud protections.
The board received several administrative items: a KRESA budget submission, a Chartwells food service contract update, and a commercial card vendor authorization.
Paula presented the KRESA (Kalamazoo RESA) 2026–27 general funded budget packet that the district received April 24; board members were told state law requires local boards to receive the budget and that Portage did not participate in its preparation. The item will be placed on the agenda for formal approval at the board’s next meeting if no concerns are raised.
Staff also described Chartwells’ five‑year food service contract entering its second year; the memo in the packet highlights contractual changes and recent food service department accomplishments. That item will be brought to action at the next meeting.
On banking, the board voted to authorize the district to enter an agreement with Huntington Bank to serve as its commercial card provider. Staff said Huntington offered perks aligning with the district’s banking relationship and included additional fraud protections; trustees approved a motion to bring the item to action and then approved the resolution authorizing Huntington Bank. The transcript records a voice vote in favor; staff indicated they aim to have cards in hand close to the fiscal‑year close.
The board then moved into a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy under the Open Meetings Act; a roll call was recorded with the named trustees voting in favor to convene the closed session.
