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Board approves nearly $20,000 pump replacement after students flushed vapes down toilets
Summary
Superintendent Cook told the board students flushing vaping devices damaged a lift station pump. The board approved replacement by J.K. of Michigan not to exceed $19,920, to be paid from the general fund.
The Michigan Center Board of Education approved replacement of a lift station pump after district staff reported it was damaged when students flushed vaping devices down toilets. Superintendent Cook explained the cause and recommended replacement. Member Whiteaker moved to approve J.K. of Michigan to replace the pump 'not to exceed $19,920' from the general fund; Member Wolvin supported and the motion carried.
The minutes record the motion amount and funding source but do not include contract documents, warranty information, or schedule for installation. The action directs the district to proceed with the vendor purchase and repair within the approved dollar threshold.
