District 309 School Board Meeting - 7/28/26

The District 309 school board meeting on July 28, 2026, approved the consent agenda by a 6–0 vote. Items included school and special education bills, personnel actions, copy fees, fall sports season-ticket prices, and authorization for the superintendent to develop the FY2027 tentative budget. No contract award or specific purchasing approval was made. The superintendent reported building damage from a water-line failure; mitigation and repairs are expected to be covered by insurance, subject to a $5,000 deductible, while replacement of the aging water line is not covered. Quotes for mitigation, restoration, and HVAC work were still pending, so no repair vendor or expenditure was approved at this meeting.

The board discussed Captivate Media’s proposed promotional materials for a countywide school-sales-tax initiative, with package costs discussed as approximately $2,500–$5,000 per school. Members expressed a preference not to spend district funds on the package and instead to develop district-specific informational materials in-house, potentially with volunteer help and social media, while coordinating with other county schools. This was a consensus direction rather than a formal vote. A tentative August 5 meeting was also discussed in case additional teacher hires were needed.