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Nov 3, 2026
Forest Hills Public Schools is soliciting sealed proposals for mechanical improvements at Thornapple Elementary. The solicitation documents are available through the State of Michigan’s SIGMA Vendor Self Service portal. Bids must be submitted in triplicate by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 3, 2026, at 6645 E Paris Ave, Caledonia, Michigan.
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Oct 4, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
Thornapple elementary mechanical improvements.
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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Grand Rapids
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,838
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2614610
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
18
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
988.84
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
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51 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Forest Hills Public Schools
The meeting included financial updates regarding a bond construction presentation, cabling requests, fuel purchases, and property tax reimbursements. Instructional discussions covered the successful Pages & Popsicles event, utilization of 31aa grant funds for Ukeru pads and social work support, 35m grant funds for the CKLA pilot program and an Amplify coach, and the renewal of NWEA MAP Growth. Additionally, the committee recommended approval of the book 'Orbiting Jupiter' for the CHS-Pre-AP 9 Honors curriculum. The Superintendent provided updates on leadership team compliance training, early release day programming for K-6 students, and plans for the upcoming staff Opening Day.
The committee discussed several curriculum updates, including reviews of middle school literacy materials and supplemental instructional resources, alongside requests for math workbook approvals. Financial reports for the month of April were reviewed, and updates were provided on bond construction projects and upcoming public hearings. The committee recommended several action items for board approval, specifically the purchase of math workbooks, software renewals for Connected Math 3, PowerSchool, Google Workspace, and Incident IQ, as well as capital improvements including water filter replacements, roof repairs at the Flex Academy, and upgrades to food service equipment. Additionally, the committee discussed participation in a regional paper purchasing cooperative and a property tax refund to the county. A superintendent update regarding the status of the state budget was also presented.
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The Finance Committee discussed various curriculum updates, including renewals, funding implementations for 31aa and 35m, and community engagement events. The financial section covered the monthly financial statement and upcoming audits, as well as a review of current bond construction projects. Action items included recommendations for the approval of an increase in the award for Central High structured cabling, authorization of local purchasing options for diesel fuel, and the reimbursement of refunded property taxes to Kent County. The Superintendent provided an update regarding leadership team meetings, family programming, and student enrollment figures.
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