# ECS Board of School Trustees’ Meeting 11/10/26


**Body:** Elkhart Community Schools
**Date:** November 09, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


The Elkhart Community Schools Board of School Trustees met on November 10, 2026. The board unanimously approved an administration-requested RFP/proposal for a guaranteed savings contract involving Performance Services; the transcript does not specify the contract’s scope or value. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included recognition of community donations totaling approximately $102,150.52 (the amount was stated inconsistently during the meeting). Notable gifts included $20,000 for girls’ athletics, an estimated $40,000 fire-and-rescue vehicle donation, and $18,900 in gift cards for special education teachers. The finance report reviewed September fund balances and expenditures, noted a state funding-floor notification for full-time teacher spending, and said the district would acknowledge and post the notice as required. No other spending or procurement approvals were reported.

Public commenters—primarily current and former educators—urged the district to improve teacher compensation, preserve negotiated benefits, and address staffing vacancies and workload; the board took no action on the ongoing contract concerns. A parent also raised concerns about special-education evaluations, transportation safety, and family engagement. The meeting otherwise featured student and staff recognition and upcoming school events.

**Source:** Elkhart Community Schools