May 19, 2026 Board Work Session and Meeting - Pt. 2

The BCBE Board held a regular board meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions. The board approved low bidders for various goods, services, and public works projects, as well as contracts with Gulf Health Therapy Services and amended contracts with Encore Rehabilitation for athletic trainers. They also approved the purchase of calculators funded by Title IV federal funds, an increase in adult meal prices for the child nutrition program, and the approval of textbooks and new high school courses with associated fees. Personnel matters such as leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, terminations, transfers, and new hires were also approved. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026-27 salary schedule and a six-year district strategic plan to be implemented in fall 2026. The meeting included public comments supporting a coach but focused primarily on administrative and procurement actions.