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19 min · 1 public speaker

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East Lansing school board awards $207,769.69 in high school furniture bids 10:33

  • A speaker at public comment raised concerns about the district's handling of transition planning for adult learners and alleged retaliatory procedural barriers. 7:54
  • The board approved bids for furniture, fixtures and equipment at East Lansing High School totaling $207,769.69. 10:33
  • A district staff member said the purchase would refurnish the current hub and furnish the former main office as a second student space, paid for with bond funds. 11:08
  • Chris Martin moved to approve trustees as delegates to the Michigan Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly and a trustee as an alternate, and the motion passed. 14:46
Item by item (8)
  1. Opening, agenda and minutes 0:00
    • Abbie Tykocki read the board's mission statement. 0:39
    • Tali Faris-Hylen moved to approve the agenda for the September 28th, 2026 meeting as presented. 0:55
    • The board took up approval of the minutes from the September 14th, 2026 regular meeting, and one member said they would abstain because of an absence. 1:20
    • The agenda was approved, and the minutes were approved with one abstention. 1:13
  2. Recognitions 1:44
    • Chris Martin recognized two staff members at Marble Elementary School for planning the I Am Me art show held Friday, September 18th. 1:51
    • Chris Martin also described a new staff recognition program at Glencarin Elementary School based on nominations from staff, community members and students. 1:51
  3. Superintendent's report 3:51
    • A staff member announced the 14th annual ELEF Trojan tailgate on Friday, with tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for students. 4:00
    • Asked whether the October 6th and 8th half days applied to all students, the staff member said they applied only to elementary students. 5:58
  4. Public comment 6:16
    • A speaker at public comment addressed the board on disparate treatment and retaliation. 6:32
    • The speaker asked the board to ensure equity and compliance apply to all students. 9:47
  5. High school furniture bids 10:02
    • The motion awarded bids of $203,240.43 to NBS and $4,529.26 to DBI, for a total of $207,769.69. 10:33
    • A staff member said the furniture in the current hub is 15 to 20 years old and that the purchase is coming from bond funds. 11:08
    • A staff member said the new furniture is intended to be more size and ability inclusive and more accessible. 13:44
    • The motion passed. ~14:37
  6. Delegate Assembly delegates 14:40
    • Chris Martin moved to approve trustees as delegates to the Michigan Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly and a trustee as an alternate. 14:46
    • The motion passed. ~15:21
  7. Committee reports 15:55
    • Terah Chambers said the Academic and Technology Committee met and welcomed the district's new technology director. 16:02
    • The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet October 5th at 1 PM. 17:55
    • The Policy Committee is scheduled to meet October 5th at 10:30 AM. 18:10
  8. Announcements and adjournment 18:40
    • The next regular meeting of the board is October 26, 2026. 18:40
    • A staff member said the meeting is 4 weeks out because the next regular meeting date falls on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 18:51
    • The meeting adjourned at 7:19. 19:04

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Video: posted by the district as “ELPS School Board Meeting 9-28-26”