Pre-RFPAdministration & FinanceDetected May 18, 2026

The Board approved the drafted Central Montcalm Strategic Plan at its May 18, 2026 meeting, following refinement work by the DCIT team to stay aligned with the original committee’s intent. The plan is intended to guide district and building-level planning for the next three to five years, with MASA assisting in breaking down and prioritizing action items under each goal and the Board monitoring progress and outcomes. While specific projects are not enumerated in the minutes, a multi-year strategic plan typically drives future procurements in curriculum, technology, facilities, student supports, and professional development.Vendors that align offerings to likely strategic focus areas can engage administrators as MASA and district leadership begin sequencing projects and defining timelines, positioning themselves as implementation partners as individual initiatives are scoped.

The Board discussed creating a public statement explaining a staggered timeline of achievement, suggesting phased implementation of multiple initiatives under the plan.

Central Montcalm Public SchoolsStrategic plan adoption guiding district initiatives for next 3-5 years

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

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The board placed an approval and adoption of a resolution for lease purchase on the agenda for September 14, 2026. The agenda does not name the asset or vendor, but it shows the district was preparing financing action alongside the annual budget process. A seller would need the later resolution or supporting exhibits to know what equipment or project is being financed.

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The Finance Committee scheduled discussion of timelines, draft articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting (STM), and possible recommendations or comments. No specific spending item or contract is named in the agenda, so this is a planning signal rather than a procurement. The next visible decision point is the September 14, 2026 meeting, with another STM public hearing/Fincom meeting set for October 5, 2026.

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The packet included the FY 2026-27 designation of fund depositories, naming Flagstar Bank, Macatawa Bank, and Michigan CLASS. The same packet also carried the FY 2026-2027 meeting schedule and the cooperative director's note that budget committee review was being organized. This is primarily a finance administration signal, but it also confirms where funds will be held for the new fiscal year.

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