Board of Education Meeting: April 28, 2026 (Spanish Captions)

The Board of Education meeting for PSD On Demand held on April 28, 2026, included several key procurement and budget discussions. The board approved expenditures exceeding $250,000 for multiple projects, including a $362,283 contract for a seven-year digital and one-year print English Language Development curriculum from Sengage, a $2,459,877 contract with Rener for the French Field track and turf replacement, and a $2,169,860 purchase order for bus fleet replacement with Macandless Truck Center. Additionally, the board authorized purchase orders to DH Computer Systems and Dell Marketing LP for the 2026 student and staff device refresh program. The superintendent presented a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-27, highlighting expected revenues, expenditures, and reserve levels, noting a $5.1 million difference to be addressed in future budget revisions. The meeting also included discussions on facilities maintenance funded by a debt-free mill levy, with over 30 projects planned for summer 2026. The board entered executive session to discuss security arrangements and collective bargaining strategies. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on approving contracts for educational materials, infrastructure improvements, technology refreshes, and transportation assets, alongside detailed budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year.