Board of Education Policy Meeting - November 2, 2026

The RCTV Board of Education Policy Committee met on November 2, 2026, to review district policy changes. The main budget-related discussion concerned Policy 3.400 on student transportation: a proposal would have the board pay insurance fees for up to 30 substitute buses beginning in fiscal year 2027, with an estimated cost of about $140,000. Members questioned how buses would be selected if requests exceed the cap and discussed potentially shifting insurance responsibility to contractors in a future contract negotiation. The committee deferred the proposal to a later meeting so selection procedures could be developed; no contract award or purchasing decision was made. The committee approved a separate change stating that buses are required to travel only on public rights-of-way.

The committee also approved policy changes concerning advanced-course grading, GPA calculations, testing-score methodology, payroll language, personal and professional leave for classified employees, student return to activities, and use of multimedia systems. A proposed restriction on wireless communication devices, including smart glasses, was postponed for further review. No bids, vendor selections, or other procurement actions were identified.