Board Business Meeting

The Racine Unified School District Board of Education held a business meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on educational performance updates and several key procurement and budget decisions. The board reviewed student achievement reports from various schools, discussed attendance and instructional strategies, and highlighted efforts to improve academic outcomes and school climate. Significant procurement-related actions included the ratification of tentative agreements for 2026-2027 base wage increases for teachers and building service employees, each with a 2.63% raise, with the latter agreement having an estimated fiscal impact of approximately $462,983. Additionally, the board approved a technology refresh contract with PDS, a reseller for HP devices, for a cost not to exceed $6,109,380 to replace out-of-warranty and failing devices, noting supply chain challenges and cost increases. The board also discussed policy considerations regarding cell phone use, referring the matter back to the governance committee for further discussion. Public comments addressed concerns about public school funding and communication policies. The meeting concluded with unanimous votes on all motions and adjournment.