BESD- Board Work Session - Nov 11, 2026

The BESD Board Work Session, identified in the meeting title as Nov. 11, 2026 (metadata date: Nov. 12), discussed a required cap on annual student fee waivers under Policy 5230. The district reported a highest waiver of $2,678 last school year and an existing $3,500 maximum on total student fees. Board members discussed setting the waiver cap at $3,500, but took no vote; staff may return with an amendment to the 2026–27 fee schedule in December to align with the requirement, which took effect July 1. No contract award, vendor selection, or other purchasing action was identified.

The board also received an update on boundary realignment planning, including enrollment forecasts, school capacity, portable classrooms, development patterns, transportation, and possible changes to the Dual Language Immersion program. MGT is supporting the planning analysis, but no related contract amount or procurement decision was discussed. Proposed boundaries are expected to be presented the following week, with a public hearing planned for Jan. 13 and a board decision targeted for Feb. 10; no boundary decision was made at this session.