05.18.2026 Marshall Public Schools Board Meeting

The May 18, 2026 meeting of the Marshall Public Schools Board in Marshall, MN, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board reviewed and approved the bid results for the Marshall Middle School parking lot project, awarding the contract to Joe Riley Construction based on the lowest bid and value engineering deductions, with construction planned for summer 2026. They also approved a new three-year agreement with Pepsi-Cola Bottling of Pipestone as the vendor for concessions, supporting the Pride in the Tiger program. Additionally, the board approved a new print management services contract expected to reduce costs by approximately $40,000 annually, and a three-year sanitation and recycling services contract awarded to Sweetman Sanitation. The board also approved the fiscal year audit contract with Hoffman and Brobst. The revised 2025-26 budget was approved, reflecting adjustments for payroll, grants, and unbudgeted curriculum costs, with a noted deficit budget and ongoing efforts to reduce expenditures. Other discussions included health insurance provider changes and legislative updates affecting school funding.