TCAPS Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting 5.28.26- LIVE

The TCAPS Board of Education Finance and Operations Committee met on May 28, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval to purchase the MyAR middle school science curriculum, including teacher and student licenses and lab kits from sole source provider Kendall Hunt, for East and West Middle Schools. The committee also approved elevator upgrades at Central High School and West Senior High to meet new ASME safety standards, with a contract cost of approximately $290,000 funded by capital bond funds. Additionally, the committee recommended awarding a contract to Recctor Construction for the Central High School greenhouse project, totaling $235,132, with $200,000 funded by a grant from the Allen Foundation and the remainder from the general fund. Updates were provided on ongoing capital improvement projects, including Glen Lumis renovations and West Senior parking lot work. Budget discussions highlighted a projected $1.9 million fund balance draw for fiscal year 2026-27, with emphasis on investing 31A funds primarily in student-facing staff rather than infrastructure. The committee also reviewed sustainability initiatives and ongoing planning for HVAC system bids with alternate energy cost scenarios. Motions to place procurement items on the June 8, 2026, board meeting consent or discussion calendars were passed unanimously.