# August 13, 2026 School Board Meeting Part 2


**Body:** MC Mustang Media
**Date:** August 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Healthcare


The August 13, 2026, school board meeting included approvals for student academic assessment services and occupational therapy support. The academic-assessment proposal was described as having a fixed price unless the district exceeds 70 assessments; staff would coordinate student referrals and scheduling. The board also approved a contract with Access to provide virtual occupational-therapy supervision for the district’s two certified assistants after the district was unable to hire a licensed occupational therapist. The stated purpose was to maintain required student services and compliance; no contract amounts were provided in the transcript. The board also approved an arrangement involving the sheriff’s office and school resource officers; district representatives said the vehicles were already available and the district pays 100% of SRO salaries.

Financial discussion included an approximately $7 million increase in assessed valuation, previously approved tax rates, and year-end figures indicating roughly $3 million more revenue than spending. The superintendent proposed stipends of $1,200 for full-time and $600 for part-time employees, estimated to cost about $711,000; the transcript does not capture a vote on that proposal. The school foundation also reported approving Sonic gift cards for new teachers. An upcoming regional board meeting was expected to include a catered meal, but no catering award or amount was stated.

**Source:** MC Mustang Media