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County amends Skills Academy contract, raising year-two cap to $250,000

Board of Ottawa County Commissioners · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved Amendment #3 to the Skills Academy vendor contract to increase year-two funding for additional students and multiple program enrollments, increasing the total contract to $250,000.

The Board authorized signing Amendment #3 to the Skills Academy vendor contract between the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation and Job and Family Services to increase the year-two maximum because of additional students and students taking multiple programs in the same school year. The change raises the total contract amount to $250,000; the motion was moved by Commissioner Donald A. Douglas, seconded by Commissioner Mark E. Coppeler, and approved unanimously.

The action was taken on the recommendation of the Director of Job and Family Services and approved by the Prosecuting Attorney, per the meeting record. The amendment is intended to accommodate higher-than-anticipated student participation and program enrollment during the school year.