FWCS School Board of Trustees live October 26, 2026

The Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) Board of Trustees meeting on October 26, 2026, approved acceptance of several education grants. These included FY2026–27 Indiana Department of Education special-education grants supporting staff, contracted training and technical assistance, and instructional materials; a $226,854.25 high-ability grant; and federal Title grants totaling $20,798,999.47 for student programming, staff costs, professional learning, family engagement, and supplies. Motions to approve these grant acceptances passed. Some special-education grant figures and individual Title grant amounts were unclear in the transcript.

The board also approved a $100,000 Donwood Foundation planning grant for an industry-driven advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurship program for up to 50 students at the Junction 36 building. The grant will support program planning; a possible subsequent implementation grant of up to $1 million over five years would require a later application and is not yet awarded. The meeting also included a presentation on FWCS career-pathway experiences and general board comments. No vendor selection, contract award, or competitive purchasing decision was identified.