Board of Education Meeting - July 15th, 2026

The District Board held a Board of Education meeting on July 15, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. The board approved several contract-related items including the purchase of an exempt handbook for fiscal year 2020, collective bargaining union resolutions for the 2026-2027 school year with the SEA and OPC unions, and a contract amendment for the executive director of human capital. Additionally, a service agreement with Tangible Habits was approved. The board also addressed budgetary matters related to a proposed 1% income tax levy intended to raise approximately $18 million annually for school funding. They discussed adjustments to millage reduction rates and passed resolutions necessary for submitting levy language to the ballot. Public comments focused heavily on opposition to the new tax levy and concerns about budget cuts and staff benefits. The meeting concluded with scheduling follow-up sessions to finalize levy resolutions.