Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 27, 2026

The New Albany Communications Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 27, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the campus master plan and ongoing construction projects, such as the new elementary school building and technology hub, with coordination efforts involving city officials and contractors. The board also discussed personnel actions, including hiring three additional teachers for the 2026-27 school year. A significant agenda item was the review and proposed adoption of the extracurricular athletics handbook for the 2026-27 school year, which included raising the minimum GPA requirement for student participation from 1.5 to 2.0. Board members debated the timing and implementation of this policy change, ultimately deciding to table the motion to allow for further refinement and communication before adoption. Additionally, the board authorized the CFO/treasurer to enter into a contract related to district operations, though specific contract details were not disclosed in the transcript. The meeting concluded with standard procedural motions and adjournment.