TCAPS Board of Education Regular Meeting 6.8.26

The TCAPS Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, which included a public hearing and approval of the 2026-2027 budget and tax levy. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of a $235,320 contract with RTER Construction for the purchase and installation of a greenhouse kit, funded primarily by a $200,000 grant from the Allen Foundation with the remainder from the general fund. The board also adopted a resolution to amend the 2025-2026 general fund and special revenue budgets, addressing anticipated expenditures including curriculum and vehicle purchases. Additionally, the board approved the extension of a 31A resolution to spend allocated funds totaling over $3 million by the end of 2027. The meeting featured detailed budget presentations highlighting staffing costs, fund balance projections, and capital projects such as ongoing work at Central Grade and Central High School. No new state budget had been approved at the time, and the board discussed advocacy efforts related to state funding. The meeting concluded with public comments and procedural updates on board governance and school safety initiatives.