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In this issue, you will find information related to:
- Approval of Transfer of Funds
- Approval of Food Service Provider Contract with Quest
- Approval of the 25-26 Amended Calendar
- 2025-2026 Student Fees Approved
- FY 25 Amended Budget Approved
- Repairs in the South Campus Gymnasiums
- FY 26 Capital Outlay Requests Approved
- Q4 Student and Staff Recognition
- Vita Plena Recipient Darius Chancy
Approval of Transfer of Funds
After the completion of a Public Hearing at the May 19 Regular Action Meeting, the Board approved the transfer of $13.6 million from the Education Fund to the O&M Fund and then a transfer of $13.6 million from the O&M Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. The purpose of these transfers is to pay for the upcoming summer of 2025 capital projects at North Campus. The Board previously discussed this transfer when the projects were approved, and the transfer is included as part of the current amended FY 25 Budget.
Approval of Food Service Provider Contract with Quest
The Board of Education approved a five-year contract with Quest Food Services to provide food service to the District. In March of 2025, the District issued a Request for Proposal for food services with three potential vendors submitting proposals. After an evaluation of the proposals, Quest Food Services received the recommendation from the District Administration to the Board of Education. Quest will begin providing food service to the students and staff at both North and South Campus with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Approval of the 25-26 Amended Calendar
The Board approved an amendment to the 2025–2026 school calendar. The amendment is necessary in order to align with the number of certified staff work days outlined in the current negotiated agreement, which allows for 183 workdays.
The approved amendment will designate Friday, February 13, 2026 as a non-attendance day for both students and staff. This date aligns with the 2023–2024 school calendar, where the Friday preceding Presidents Day was similarly used as a non-attendance day. Historically, families have utilized this extended weekend to schedule college visits, particularly for juniors and seniors.
With this adjustment, certified staff will have 183 workdays, and the student attendance calendar will continue to meet all state requirements. The number of student attendance days will remain consistent.
2025-2026 Student Fees Approved
The Board reviewed and approved all fees and costs associated with courses, including a textbook rental fee, a student support fee and a technology fee. The mentioned fees are the same as they were for the 2024-2025 school year.
FY 25 Amended Budget Approved
During the May Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board of Education approved a tentative amended budget for the 2024-2025 school year (FY 25). The amended budget was anticipated due to the addition of costs related to building renovations that will begin at North Campus in the summer of 2025. Additionally, expenditures were increased to several line items including; medical insurance benefits, transportation and out-of-district tuition. We will continue to make changes to the tentative amended budget until it is presented to the Board for final approval during the regular meeting on June 16, 2025.
Repairs in the South Campus Gymnasiums
The Board of Education approved repairs to the glazed tile walls in Gymnasiums 1, 2, 3, 4 at South Campus. The estimated cost for the repairs is $443,700. The repairs consist of removing the non-structural glazed tile in those gyms and replacing it with new brick. The repairs will be completed during the summer of 2025.
FY 26 Capital Outlay Requests Approved
The Board approved a variety of capital outlay requests in the amount of $2,841,505 for FY 26 with $78,385 being covered by State and Federal Grants. The Board of Education approved the FY 26 recommended Education Fund and O&M Fund capital outlay and equipment requests, as presented.
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