STPPS Committee as a Whole: Human Resources & Education – 10/8/26

At STPPS’s Committee as a Whole meeting on October 8, 2026, the board received a timeline for the high school health textbook adoption. Participating vendors are sending samples to schools and public viewing sites by October 23; the public review period is scheduled for November 2 through December 11. Adoption results are expected to come to the board for approval to purchase in March, with delivery planned for May. Savvas was identified in discussion as a vendor. The proposed arrangement would lock in pricing for a six-year contract, while materials would be ordered annually based on teacher needs; no purchase approval or award was made at this meeting.

The HR update reported 21 teacher vacancies, all covered by long-term substitutes or other arrangements, and said staffing needs will be evaluated as positions open, including for the 2027–28 school year. Members also discussed bus tracking that is not yet ready for public release and public concerns about mold testing and building maintenance issues, including leaks and HVAC problems; no related contracts or spending decisions were approved. The board approved the September 3 call-meeting minutes unanimously and later voted to enter executive session.