Mount Vernon Board of Education Regular Business Meeting May 19 2026

The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education held its regular business meeting on May 19, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a new contract ratified by the Federation of Teachers covering teachers, teaching assistants, and security monitors, with hourly rates updated from $44 to $46 per hour as per the new contract. The board also approved fund transfers and budget adjustments, including correcting emergency repair funding allocations for Graham School. Additionally, the district reissued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an audit of the school lunch fund following a deficit identified in the 2025 fiscal year, with findings to be presented to the board upon vendor selection and audit completion. Several policy updates were read and approved on first reading, including those related to school safety reporting, data privacy and cybersecurity aligned with NIST standards, and special education services. The board certified the results of the 2026-2027 budget vote and trustee election, although the budget did not pass, prompting the superintendent to develop a plan for next steps. Motions to approve consent agendas and policy changes were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing financial stewardship and governance oversight.