Michelle Patrick
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved several purchases for the district.
Two bids were received for milk for school meals. The district chose to stay with Cedar Crest Dairy, due to price and availability.
The district received four bids to replace the 27-year-old dishwasher at Eastwood Elementary and went with Stafford-Smith with a booster heater for $44,946.
The district received six bids for wireless document cameras to be placed in all classrooms throughout the district. The district chose Precision Data Products for $82,460, which was the second-lowest bid, however they would be able to ship all units sooner.
Officers were appointed Monday at an organizational meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education.
Scott Boland maintains his position as board president, as does Scott Swihart as vice president. Emily Halling remains board secretary. Gwen Donmyer was named treasurer.
Following the organizational segment, a study session was held, in which board members were informed about several purchases.
The district received four bids to replace a 27-year-old dishwasher at Eastwood Elementary School. The appliance was installed when the school was built in 1994. The district received bids from HPS, Charney Commercial, Stafford-Smith and Douglas Equipment. District administration recommended to the board the Champion Confidential Model No. PP-28 from Stafford-Smith with a booster heater for $44,946. Patti Miller, director of food service, has a good working relationship with Stafford-Smith, which was one of only two vendors that included bids with a booster heater, s