GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (June 8th, 2026)

The Grand Forks Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the appointment of Amber Basting as associate principal of Red River High School with a salary of $112,909, and the designation of authorized representatives for various federal Title programs and competitive grants for the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved a change in property insurance coverage, selecting the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (Enderf) over Liberty Mutual, resulting in a premium savings with a total anticipated expense of $616,249. Additionally, the board considered bids for independent annual financial audit services, ultimately awarding a three-year contract to Brady Martz at a first-year cost of $45,990. A donation agreement with Oxford Realty was approved to support the elementary intramural program, providing $50,000 annually with provisions for program control and fund management. The board also rescinded a prior motion related to K12 mathematics adoption and approved final contractual agreements for instructional resources. Other agenda items included policy reviews, instructional time waivers for alternative delivery models, and recognition of outgoing board members. The meeting concluded with an executive session on pending litigation.