November School Board Meeting

Austin Public Schools’ November 10, 2026, school board meeting included a report that voters approved a $24.9 million school facilities bond referendum. The superintendent said the bond will address school safety, accessibility, aging infrastructure, classroom conditions, and the ALC middle school pool. The meeting did not identify specific contracts, vendors, bid approvals, or procurement actions tied to the bond. The board also heard that the four-school elementary walkathon raised $40,232, with funds allocated among the schools for priorities such as student programs and events.

The executive director of finance and operations presented donations for approval under school board policy 706. Listed contributions included $5,980 for girls volleyball, $3,000 for elementary art classes, $5,000 for special education, and donations for music, soccer, dance, football, and athletics. The transcript records a motion and second to approve the donations, but does not clearly capture the vote’s outcome. No other procurement-related decisions were identified.