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Cedar Springs board approves $61,322.50 for Summer 2026 "Kids Read Now" program
Summary
The Cedar Springs Board of Education voted unanimously to fund the Summer 2026 Kids Read Now proposal at a cost of $61,322.50 as presented by administration. The motion passed 6-0 after the program was introduced by Superintendent Scott Smith.
The Cedar Springs Board of Education voted unanimously to fund the Summer 2026 Kids Read Now proposal, approving the program with a recorded cost of $61,322.50. The administration introduced the proposal during the board's special meeting on Jan. 19, 2026.
A motion to approve the program was recorded in the minutes as: "Motion by Shoffner supported by Bowser to approve the recommended Summer 2026 Kids Read Now Proposal with a cost of $61,322.50 as presented to the Board of Education by administration." The vote tally listed AYES: Bowser, Gilmore, Patin, Reed, Shoffner, Slager; the motion carried, 6-0.
Superintendent Scott Smith is listed in the meeting agenda as the presenter for the proposal. The minutes do not specify program details beyond the formal title and the total cost presented to the board. The board recorded no amendments to the recommendation.
The approval was part of the items taken up at the special meeting; the board then moved on to other agenda items and adjourned at 8:07 p.m. on Jan. 19. The board noted that the administration presented the recommendation and that the motion passed without dissent.
