GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (May 26th, 2026)

The Grand Forks Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting held on May 26, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $49,465 contract with Construction Engineers for an ADA-accessible handicap ramp at Red River High School, funded from the building fund. The board also approved a $62,000 bid to Kaya Painting for the interior painting project at Central High School, also funded from the building fund. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Dr. Darren Walters as principal of Red River High School with a total salary of $181,756, and the interim appointment of Ryan Gatsky as business manager with a prorated salary of $67,500. A significant procurement discussion involved the selection of Dacttronics for the supply and installation of scoreboards and video boards at Grand Fork Central and Red River High Schools. Despite a competing bid from Lucen HD, the board approved Dacttronics' proposal contingent on securing 100% external funding and financing through sponsorship pledges. The board also reviewed health insurance committee recommendations, resulting in a 4.9% premium increase with adjustments to deductibles and reserves. Policy amendments and new policies related to tuition agreements and parent sexual offender privileges were approved. The meeting included presentations on special education workload analysis and Safe Kids Grand Forks' transportation safety initiatives, though these were not directly related to procurement.