Ames CSD - School Board Meeting - November 2nd, 2026

The Ames Community School District Board meeting, identified in the title as November 2, 2026 (metadata timestamp: November 3 UTC), included public comments criticizing the district’s communication and support for students and families after a community tragedy. The board also approved its consent agenda and policies as presented. In procurement-related discussion, the district described replacing its previously contracted auditor, NI Corman and Johnson, after repeated audit delays attributed to staffing constraints. The district cited the value of in-person auditing and process feedback in choosing a new firm; no new firm name, contract amount, or contract-award vote was provided. The board approved the district’s letter explaining the late audit and its review of the auditor’s explanation.

The board also approved two proposed high-school courses: one supporting music students’ analysis, literacy, composition, and performance, and another focused on sports and entertainment marketing. The presentation said the courses would not require additional staffing or materials. No spending allocation or other procurement approval was identified.