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Board approves energy assessment, iPad purchase, policy updates and hires
Summary
The Mason Consolidated Schools board on Oct. 1, 2025 approved a Trane Technologies energy assessment, purchased 25 iPads for elementary classrooms ($25,373.75), approved policy updates, and hired a CES aide pending background checks; all motions passed 4-0.
At its Oct. 1, 2025 meeting, the Mason Consolidated Schools Board of Education approved several contracts, purchases, personnel actions and policy updates.
The board accepted an agreement with Trane Technologies for a Comprehensive Energy Assessment (motion by Fowler, supported by Waller), and approved staff travel for Abby Kohler (Michigan World Language Conference, Oct. 23–24) and Courtney Hammond (MSBO Facilities and Operations Conference, Oct. 5–7). The board also approved the purchase of 25 Apple iPads and cases for elementary classrooms at a cost of $25,373.75 from Technology Enhancement Millage funds; the motion to purchase was moved by Waller and supported by Fowler and carried 4-0.
The board approved a revised Emergency Operations Plan and additional policy revisions (3201A, 4105B, 5407), intentionally left Policy 3121 blank, and approved the hire of Haleigh Edmonds as a CES IF aide at $14.85 per hour pending favorable criminal-history and background checks. Most consent and action motions were moved and supported by board members England, Fowler, Waller and Otting and recorded as carried by roll call, 4-0.
The minutes do not specify contract amounts for the Trane assessment or detailed procurement vendors beyond the iPad purchase, and they do not list disciplinary or appeal details related to personnel hires. The next regular board meeting is Nov. 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
