Aberdeen School Board 2/9/2026

The Aberdeen Public School District held a school board meeting on February 9, 2026. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes and consent agendas, as well as a detailed report from district counselors highlighting their extensive support services, community partnerships, and student programs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on policy revisions related to criminal background checks for employees, contractors, and volunteers. The board discussed compliance with a recent FBI audit, which recommended separating background check procedures for volunteers and employees under different policies and ORI numbers. The board approved the first readings of revised policies GBB, GBB-R, and GBBV to align with these recommendations, clarifying the handling and funding of background checks. No contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this meeting.