Board Business Meeting | May 28, 2026

The Rochester City School District Board Business Meeting held on May 28, 2026, focused extensively on financial and academic reports, budget discussions, and governance matters. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the district's financial position, grant funding increases, and budget transfers, with particular attention to a special education audit contract with the Council of the Great City Schools and concerns about budget line transfers. The board discussed the status of transportation contracts, noting an ongoing RFP process to replace the current contract with Monro Transportation. Several resolutions related to budget amendments, contracts, and personnel matters were debated, with some deferred to a special meeting for further review. The board also addressed the formation of a handbook ad hoc committee to align governance policies with the Council of the Great City Schools model. Technical difficulties with presentation materials were noted but resolved during the meeting. The state monitor presented on the academic and financial improvement plans, emphasizing progress and ongoing challenges in student achievement and attendance. The meeting concluded with executive sessions to discuss personnel and legal matters.