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Board recommends farm lease be awarded to highest bidder (Bidder B) in 4–1 vote

Meridian Community Unit School District #223 Board of Education · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Meridian CUSD 223 recommended awarding a farm‑land contract to the highest bidder (referred to as Bidder B) on a 4–1 vote Nov. 5; the minutes list no bid amounts.

The board recommended entering into a contract with Bidder B, the highest bid on district farm land, on a motion by DeVries and seconded by Morrow. The motion carried with Morrow, DeVries, Huber and President John Smith voting aye and Behmer opposed.

Minutes identify the winning bidder only as "Bidder B" and do not record the bid amount or contractual terms. The decision authorizes staff to pursue the contract with the designated bidder, subject to final documentation and execution.