ACSD#1 Board of Education Business Meeting - May 13, 2026

The Albany County School District #1 Board of Education held a business meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budgetary matters. The board approved the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, including salary schedule increases for staff. They discussed the district's financial status and anticipated amendments to the budget. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to deliberations on a one-year contract with Aubrey, a data centralization platform intended to consolidate district data for transparency and operational efficiency. After extensive discussion about the platform's benefits, security certifications, and alternatives, the motion to approve the contract failed. The board then considered two property purchase offers: one for the Old Slate property at 1212 Baker Street, which was approved at $525,000, and another for the Laramie Athletic Field property, approved at $926,000. The Old Slate property purchase was linked to a workforce housing initiative aimed at supporting district employees, particularly teachers, to address local housing affordability issues. The meeting also included approval of finance and accounting policies, including internal controls and asset capitalization, and a new student cell phone use policy. The board adjourned into executive session for real estate and student discipline matters before reconvening to approve related motions.