Martin County School Board Regular Meeting

The Martin County School Board held a regular meeting on June 17, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of final pay applications for the South Fork High School Sports Complex and Fields project, Stewart Middle School phase one and three projects, and the Murray Middle School capital project phase one Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The board also approved the award of an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for tires for the district's white fleet vehicles and school buses, as well as contracts for athletic trainer and sports physical therapy services for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a district office reorganization plan that resulted in a net savings of approximately $3.9 million by eliminating higher-level positions and creating lower-level roles to maintain operations, alongside maintaining departmental funding at prior year levels. The board discussed and deferred action on the Speak Life anti-bullying program pending receipt of outcome data for the 2025-2026 year, emphasizing the need for effectiveness evaluation before contract renewal. Other approvals included updates to the salary schedule, the 2026-2027 code of student conduct, athletic fees, and the recurring vendor list. The meeting also featured recognition of staff retirements, student achievements, and upcoming district events.