Grandville Public Schools board meeting, date not confirmed yet
57 min · 2 public speakers
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Grandville board approves two school buses costing $328,834 32:36
- Board members asked staff what share of classrooms the furniture would cover and whether old furniture could be reused. 22:59
- The board also approved the purchase of a 2027 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado LT regular cab costing $51,074. 40:41
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Item by item (11)
- Opening and agenda approval 1:37
- Item 3:22
- Brent DeHaan said a builder of a new development of 25 or 27 houses lists the school district as its first marketing line. 3:22
- Amy Gardine said the district's band performed at 9 o'clock at night at an invitational and took first place. 4:57
- A staff member said Business View magazine would do a follow-up article at no cost to the district. 13:09
- Consent agenda 15:36
- Amy Campbell said the consent items were meeting minutes and ratification of funds. 15:36
- Summer tax levy resolution 16:01
- The resolution called for a 100% summer tax levy, including debt service, collected by each city and township in the district. 16:01
- A staff member said the levy covers cash flow in September, when the district does not receive a state aid payment. 16:39
- A staff member said about 2/3 of the 20 districts in Kent County have a 100% tax levy. 17:21
- The resolution was approved by voice vote. ~17:56
- High school classroom furniture 18:01
- The recommendation called for replacement furniture for 2 classrooms at the high school from Custer for $51,521.64. 18:01
- A staff member said most high school furniture dates from the building's opening and the district is out of replacement desks. 18:47
- A staff member said the purchase would be paid from the building budget and installed by Christmas break. 22:54
- The roll call recorded yes votes from each member called, with one member absent. 26:07
- Grandview Elementary playground equipment 26:15
- The recommendation called for playground equipment from Game Time, care of Sinclair Recreation, for $97,853.94. 26:15
- A staff member said Grandview is the 4th building to receive a Game Time grant and the cost would be funded through the sinking fund. 26:44
- Joe Steffes asked whether existing equipment at the school is handicap accessible. 28:55
- Amy Campbell called for a roll call, and each name called was followed by a yes. 32:20
- School bus purchase 32:36
- The recommendation called for joining the MSBO statewide bus bid program and buying 2 buses from Midwest Transit for $328,834. 32:36
- A staff member said the buses would be funded through the sinking fund and the district would likely bring 2 to 3 buses each year. 33:09
- Bob Wondergem said buses cost about $35,000 when they first joined the board. 34:26
- Food service truck purchase 38:02
- The recommendation called for a Ford F-450 from Borgman Ford with a total cost of $79,022. 38:02
- A staff member said the truck would replace a 2012 vehicle used to deliver meals from the high school kitchen. 38:32
- One board member said the price was reasonable. ~39:46
- The roll call recorded yes votes from each member called. 40:32
- Maintenance pickup truck purchase 40:41
- The recommendation called for a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado with a total cost of $51,074. 40:41
- A staff member said the current truck is at end of life, was priced through MyDeal and would be paid from the general fund. 41:09
- Joe Steffes asked about plans to replace transport vans, and a staff member said the district is probably looking at Chrysler Pacifica style vans. 42:06
- Public comment 47:45
- A speaker at public comment reported on a Central Elementary fundraiser and asked whether the district would share firearm safety and storage information with parents. 47:58
- A speaker at public comment described concerns with the district's complaint process and asked for a coordinated meeting, one lead administrator and itemized written findings. 51:00
- Next meeting and adjournment 56:06
- Amy Campbell said the next board meeting would be Monday, November 2nd at 7 PM at the administration building. 56:06
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