PSD202 Board of Education Meeting - May 20th, 2026

The PSD202 Board of Education held a meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing on various district matters including budget concerns, staffing, and program priorities. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of personnel reductions effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year and reclassification of an administrative assistant position to a coordinator role, eliminating a confidential secretary position. The board also approved several consent agenda items and policies, including capital improvement projects and financial resolutions. Community members voiced concerns about budget cuts impacting programs such as middle school athletic transportation and family and consumer science classes, urging the board to preserve funding for these areas. The board discussed maintaining a budget line item for middle school athletic busing despite current driver shortages, allowing for future reinstatement when financially feasible. Additionally, the director of safety and security advocated for continued funding of safety infrastructure and personnel, proposing a budget of $88,879 for related projects. The meeting concluded with approval of the 2026-2027 school year calendar and other administrative items, with motions passed unanimously or by majority vote where noted.