10/12/2026 School Board Meeting OBE

The CSD school board meeting on October 12, 2026, included financial updates, transportation operations, and a proposed staffing change. The board approved the 2026–27 bus routes and approved reducing full-time utility driver positions from seven to five, changing the workday from 8 to 6.5 hours, and raising the starting rate from $15.38 to $17.07 per hour. The district reported that the change is intended to improve route coverage and reduce benefit costs. Financial reports were revised to correct the accounting treatment of a Dogwood roof project payment; a $312,247.22 reduction in September formula revenue was attributed to funds received in October. The district said it was tracking within budget, with approximately 81% of spending going to salaries and benefits.

The board also heard a transportation fleet report: the district operates 78 buses and described a plan to acquire four new buses annually, though no new vehicle purchase was approved at this meeting. A FEMA-funded shelter project was discussed, with a groundbreaking planned for October 27; the district also referenced prior roof project costs and FEMA planning reimbursements. Policy and procedure updates received a first reading, including a proposal for the district to pay for additional teacher certification exams when it requests the certification; the updates were expected to return for a second reading in November. No contract award or vendor selection was identified.