Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ken Thorne’s organization
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grant Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational actions, including the approval of the General Fund Summary and the nonrenewal of an administrative contract. The board approved the release of a reverter option, the 2026-27 budget for Newaygo County RESA, a food service management contract with Chartwells, and an agreement regarding the privatization of the food service department. Additionally, the district's Emergency Operations Plan was formally approved. The board also held discussions regarding district dress codes and the use of cell phones.
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Grant Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a spotlight presentation by SiteLogiq and reports from district staff. Action items covered the approval of the General Fund Summary, administrative contracts, and resolutions regarding the nonrenewal of specific administrative and teaching contracts. The board also authorized a resolution to call for an operational millage renewal election, approved various letters of agreement regarding PTO donations, Section 27L, and district calendar amendments, and adopted several policies, including those regarding conflicts of interest, RFP protest procedures, and wireless communication devices. Additionally, the board approved Newaygo County Schools of Choice standards and a planned trip to Ireland in 2028. Two closed sessions were held for personnel evaluation and security planning.
Mar 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grant Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved the general fund summary, waived the first reading of several new policies including conflict-of-interest, RFP protest procedures, and wireless/electronic devices, and approved the 2026-2027 school calendar. Additional actions included awarding bids for playground equipment and a moving company, as well as passing resolutions for the nonrenewal of two administrative contracts. The board also engaged in discussions regarding upcoming workshops and building improvements before entering a closed session for security planning.
Mar 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grant Public Schools Board Of Education Unofficial Minutes Of Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with the approval and subsequent amendment of the agenda, striking item 7F. Key action items included the approval of the General Fund Summary, and the approval and waiver of the first reading for several policies: the Conflict-of-Interest Policy, the RFP for Food Service Management Company Bid Protest Procedures Policy, and the Wireless Communication Devices and Personal Electronic Devices Policy. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 School Calendar, the bid from Playcor Wisconsin Inc. for playground equipment, and the moving company bid from Corrigan Moving Systems. Additionally, resolutions for the nonrenewal of administrative contracts for Mike Wright and James Jenkins were approved. Discussion items covered the NC RESA Dinner and Workshop, and Fine Arts Center facade panels. The meeting concluded with a closed session for security planning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
