Davenport Schools - Meeting of the Board - 10/26/2026

The Davenport Schools Board meeting on October 26, 2026, included several facilities and purchasing approvals. The board unanimously approved the 95% plans and specifications for the North High Phase 2 communication infrastructure project. It approved a $58,257.40 purchase of SLO Middle School band furniture from Duet Resource Group and a North High science and classroom furniture purchase from Duet Resource Group; the latter amount is garbled in the transcript (“$715,6454”). The board also approved a $100,518 award to K&J Finishing for painting North High’s interior hallways, soffits, and lockers; staff said it was the low bid among several contractors. The board approved transferring $759,423.57 from Fund 93, remaining funds from a regional teacher and paraprofessional apprenticeship program, to the general fund for eligible staff certification costs.

The board approved the 2026–27 Teacher Quality Committee, which advises on allocating state professional-learning funds. Financial reporting noted that the state’s quarterly aid payment schedule has changed, while enrollment has declined faster than projected; district leadership said it would use its five-year budget planning and attrition to manage the impact, with possible further strategic planning. No additional specific procurement awards were identified.