Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Steve Bowyer’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting covered a range of updates, including the Superintendent's report on K-12 instruction, staffing additions, and capital projects. Committee reports were presented covering innovation and instruction, elementary curriculum, finance and operations, and HR and wellness. Actions taken included the approval of several administrative and probationary contracts for the upcoming school year, the designation of a voting delegate and alternate for the MASB Delegate Assembly, approval for the purchase of transportation digital radios, authorization of the Great First Eight curriculum, and approval of several student travel applications. Board members also discussed district activities and recognized a staff member for their service.
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West Ottawa Public Schools Board Of Education Fiscal Organizational / Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed various administrative and organizational requirements for the upcoming school year. Key actions included the approval of probationary contracts for multiple staff members, the designation of depositories for school funds, and the establishment of authorization protocols for check signatures and contract signings. The board appointed legal counsel and a district auditor, renewed organizational memberships, and approved the annual resolution for summer taxes. Additionally, the board initiated a review of a new curriculum and authorized a high school student exchange travel application.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Budget Hearing And Regular Meeting
The board conducted a budget hearing to review millage rates, enrollment history, and various fund budgets. During the regular meeting, the board received a presentation on the Reflex Math pilot program and updates from several committees, including Innovation & 6-12 Instruction, Elementary Curriculum, Finance & Operations, and HR & Wellness. Action items included the approval of probationary teaching contracts, 2026-2027 meal prices, 2026 millage rates, final 2025-2026 budget amendments, and the 2026-2027 operating and fund budgets. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of marching band drums and district copy machines, authorized several student travel applications, and entered a closed session to conduct a personnel evaluation of the Superintendent.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting focused on several key items including the recognition of staff for their successful outcomes in the MDE On-Site Review, updates from the student senate regarding school events, and a presentation on the France Sister School Exchange Program. Finance committee reports covered financial statements and budget-related items. The board approved several action items, including the issuance of probationary contracts for the upcoming school year and the purchase of various equipment such as computer lab furniture, playground mulch, a walk-in freezer and cooler, and replacement furniture for the DUNES program. Additionally, the board approved the resurfacing of tennis courts, adopted the OAISD General Fund Budget Resolution, approved the MHSAA Membership Resolution, and authorized a student leadership experience travel application.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
