Apr 19, 2021
∫ The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 10 ThinkPad laptop computers in the amount of $20,250 from Lenovo which will be used during TRiO Talent Search summer camps. The purchase was made using TRiO Talent Search funds.
During the five-day summer camp, students will learn the fundamentals of game design through the development and planning of game maps, character creation, Java coding, using programming logic and animation, with the end result of creating and publishing a game on the site platform.
The college received three bids for the computer purchase, but college officials did not recommend the lowest bid because it did not meet specifications.
Apr 12, 2021
∫ The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education’s Facility Committee is recommending the district get a second opinion from a second architect about the scope of work needed for the roof at Pied Piper School.
District officials are currently working with Livonia-based architects OHM Advisors and construction manager Wolgast Construction to address heat loss from the building, which has led to some leaks in the school’s roof.
Committee Chairman Nick Brege told the AMA ESD Board of Education last week the committee started a list prioritizing some of the upcoming projects at Pied Piper School.
AMA ESD Superintendent Scott Reynolds told the committee he is considering a new facilities director position for the district. The position would lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district’s facilities maintenance and operations.
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Recent actions by school boards in Northeast Michigan:
∫ Thomas Catalano and Shannon McKinstry were formally seated on the Rogers City Area Schools Board of Education last week after taking the oath of office. McKinstry was elected in November and will serve a six-year term. Catalano was appointed in December to fill a vacancy and will serve through November 2022.
The board also selected Karen Spens as secretary during its organizational meeting. Greg Zurakowski remains board president, Diane Schultz remains vice president, and Ivy Cook remains treasurer.
The board also met behind closed doors for an employee disciplinary matter. The closed session was requested by the employee, which is allowed under state law. After emerging from the closed session, the board affirmed Superintendent Nick Hein’s response to the matter.