GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (July 13,, 2026)

The Grand Forks Public Schools Board held its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing on organizational matters, appointments, and several procurement-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the reissuance of bids for a relocatable classroom and a CTE house after no bids were initially received, with a minimum bid of $85,000 set for the CTE house. The board approved accepting a minimum bid offer of $10,000 for the Wilder relocatable classroom and authorized the interim business manager to finalize the sale. Additionally, the board approved a five-year lease agreement with Huntington National Bank to fund scoreboard projects at Grand Fork Central and Red River High Schools, with full external funding secured to cover costs and interest. The board also approved the memorandum of agreement for School Resource Officer (SRO) services for the 2026-27 school year, with a budget increase of $6,484, totaling $214,552. Other agenda items included approval of the special reserve fund usage, Head Start monthly reports, and a joint powers agreement with the Grand Forks Air Force Base School District. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed unanimously or with majority votes, reflecting the board's commitment to maintaining and improving school facilities and safety programs.