FPS Board of Education Regular Meeting ~ June 2, 2026

The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, which included a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a detailed update on capital improvement projects. The budget presentation highlighted a total general fund revenue of approximately $178.9 million against expenditures of about $187 million, with an $8.1 million planned use of fund balance, maintaining a fund balance above the board's target. Discussions emphasized continued investments in instructional supports, professional development, and technology, alongside concerns about inflation outpacing per-pupil funding increases. The board also received a comprehensive update on a proposed $171 million zero millage increase bond for capital improvements, focusing primarily on academic and instructional facility upgrades across elementary, middle, and high schools, including reimagined media centers, STEM spaces, gymnasium expansions, and critical infrastructure repairs. The bond proposal is planned for the November 2026 ballot, with extensive community input and communication strategies underway. Additionally, the board reviewed a middle school kitchen equipment purchase funded through the food service account and discussed resolutions related to school funding and attorney-client privilege. The meeting concluded with approval of consent agenda items and announcements of upcoming events.