Regular School Board Meeting: October 19, 2026

Regular ISD 622 School Board meeting, October 19, 2026. The superintendent presented information about the district’s upcoming operating referendum, including an estimated $21 monthly tax increase for an average-valued home, the effects of $15 million in budget cuts over three years, and funding pressures on staffing, class sizes, programs, and field trips. The presentation also described the district’s procurement practices: competitive bidding, strategic sourcing, cost controls, contingency planning, and scheduling construction bids early to secure better pricing; the superintendent said recent construction work came in under budget. No specific contract award or new procurement was considered. The board also discussed a statewide proposed constitutional amendment affecting public-school funding from state lands.

The board approved acceptance of contributions for FY 2026–27, reporting $17,117 in monetary contributions; donations included classroom supplies from Hy-Vee and adaptive seating and mobility equipment from Sarah Zimmerman for the ECSC program. The board also approved a revision to the 2026–27 calendar for ACT testing and set dates and arrangements for upcoming board sessions and election canvassing. A public commenter raised concerns about hourly school employees’ compensation, affordable health insurance, and follow-up on staff safety-support requests; no spending action was taken on those concerns.