Gilbert Public Schools Board Meeting 6/9/2026

The Gilbert Public Schools Board held a work study and brief business meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and budgetary matters for the upcoming fiscal year 2027. The board reviewed the district's financial status through April 2026, including operating funds, state grants, enterprise funds, and capital outlay projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the management of grant funds for school resource officers (SROs) and mental health counselors, the impact of potential grant restrictions on career and technical education programs, and the renewal of a stop-loss insurance contract with a significant 55% cost increase. The proposed 2027 budget was presented, highlighting a recommended 3% pay increase for employees, anticipated operating cost increases, and strategies for balancing the budget through personnel adjustments and fund allocations. The board also discussed capital improvement projects, including facility maintenance and equipment upgrades, with an emphasis on prudent use of unrestricted capital funds and contingency planning. The meeting concluded with the board approving the advertisement of the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget summary and scheduling a public hearing for June 23, 2026.