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Kenowa Hills board approves FY2026-27 budget, calls Nov. 3 millage renewal and OKs contracts and tech upgrades
Summary
The Kenowa Hills Public Schools Board on June 22 approved the district's FY2026-27 original budget, a FY2025-26 final budget amendment, contract renewals including a $94,500 marketing agreement, equipment purchases and a $277,310.50 wireless network replacement contingent on USAC approval. The board also set a Nov. 3, 2026 operating millage renewal election.
The Kenowa Hills Public Schools Board of Education on June 22 approved its proposed FY2026-27 original budget, adopted a FY2025-26 final budget amendment and authorized a series of contracts and purchases, including a marketing contract and technology upgrades. The board also voted to call a Nov. 3, 2026 operating millage renewal election.
Member Hart moved and Member Robinson supported approval of the consent agenda and subsequent action items. The board recorded motions as carrying 5-0 on multiple items. Among the approvals, the board renewed a marketing contract for fiscal year 2027 with Galapagos Marketing of Grand Rapids, totaling $94,500 (Report #26-043); the minutes note Trustee Roberts abstained from that vote due to a stated conflict of interest while the meeting record also shows the motion as carrying 5-0. The minutes do not reconcile that attendance/vote detail.
The board approved the FY2025-26 Final Budget Amendment (Action Report 26-042) and the proposed FY2026-27 original budget (Report #26-044), each recorded as carrying 5-0. The board also authorized equipment and technology expenditures: purchase of wrestling mats from Gopher Sports for $40,968 using 2020 Series III Bond funds (Report #26-045) and replacement of the district wireless network for $277,310.50 using combined 2020 Series III Bond funds and federal E-Rate funding, contingent on approval by USAC (Report #26-046).
Directors approved revisions to the Facilities Use Guidelines and Pricing (Report #26-047). Member Hart asked that the high school enrollment number be verified as part of follow-up on consent-agenda materials.
The board adopted a resolution calling a Nov. 3, 2026 operating millage renewal election (Report #26-048). The minutes record the motion as carrying 5-0.
Superintendent Hopkins and Athletic Director Willick opened the meeting's recognitions by honoring the varsity baseball team and coaches for reaching the MHSAA Division II final; Director Horner recognized Joshua Hopkins for mechanic certifications. No members of the public addressed the board during the public comment period.
President LaBotz adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. The board listed future meetings, including an Aug. 24 regular meeting and an Aug. 10 committee workshop.
