FWCS School Board of Trustees Meeting October 26, 2026

The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of Trustees meeting on October 26, 2026, included approval of the consent agenda, covering minutes, vouchers, payroll, and personnel. Trustees also approved education grant funding for the 2026–27 school year, including federal special education grants (the main Part B amount was reported as $9,683,324), a state high-ability grant, and federal Title grants supporting students, staff development, English-language acquisition, and safe and well-rounded education. Staff said special education grant funds primarily support salaries and benefits for about 130 employees; a district official noted that grant funding does not cover the district’s full special education costs.

The board approved a $100,000 planning grant from the Don Wood Foundation to develop a career-ready advanced-manufacturing program with Indiana Tech at its planned Junction 36 facility. The grant will support planning around industry needs, student pathways, staffing, and startup certification costs. A possible later implementation phase of up to $1 million over five years was discussed as a future opportunity, not as an award made at this meeting. The board also received a presentation on career-pathway and hands-on learning programs; no vendor selection, procurement contract award, or bid approval was identified.