Board approves classroom software, stadium sound, Google Workspace and tennis resurfacing

The Germantown School District board voted May 19 to approve several purchases brought forward by the finance committee, covering instructional technology, stadium audio and athletic facility upgrades.

Nick Kleinhoffer presented the classroom management software proposal and the committee recommended a three‑year subscription to be procured through CDW with an annual cost not to exceed $23,783. The board approved the purchase with an affirmative voice vote.

The board approved installation services for a Datka stadium audio system recommended by the buildings and grounds committee. The purchase — covering electrical circuits and audio equipment from Sound Specialty and Nelco Electric — was brought forward with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $41,225; committee members said the option selected placed speakers on both sides of the field rather than all on one side.

The board also approved a three‑year agreement for Google Workspace for Education Plus with Forward Edge in an amount not to exceed $64,519.20, funded from the general fund. Committee members described the product as including the district email system and additional Workspace features.

Finally, the board approved resurfacing the Germantown High School tennis complex using Mson Inc. at a cost of $125,365, to be funded from Fund 41 (capital improvements). Board members discussed timing and weather contingencies; work was anticipated to complete by Aug. 11 (or sooner) if conditions permit.

Each item was presented with a committee recommendation and carried by the board. Where committees noted projected cost increases (3–5 percent), the updated figures were included in the motions presented to the full board.