Board of Education Meeting - Feb. 9, 2026

The New Albany Communications Board of Education held a meeting on February 9, 2026, covering a broad agenda including updates on school construction projects, budget forecasts, educational program implementations, and student discipline data. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the campus master plan, where Shore Architects presented updates on the new elementary school construction, including site preparation and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts. The board discussed bid evaluations for renovation projects and the potential for cost savings by combining packages. The transportation hub project is currently paused due to eminent domain proceedings. Additionally, the board reviewed a five-year financial forecast, noting budget appropriations and federal grant adjustments, and approved appropriation modifications. The meeting also included updates on partnerships with the city for athletic campus development, with conceptual plans for multi-phase construction and shared community amenities. Personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and new hires were also approved. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but ongoing procurement activities and budget allocations for capital improvement projects were clearly discussed.