Dickinson Public Schools July 20, 2026, School Board Meeting

The Dickinson Public Schools held a school board meeting on July 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related decisions were made. The board approved the 2026-2027 strategic plan and scheduled a budget public input hearing. They designated authorized representatives for various federal and state programs, including school food service, special education grants, career and technical education, and community learning centers. The board also approved supplemental funding allocations totaling $232,297 for at-risk students at Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Elementary. Additionally, the Dickinson Press was designated as the official newspaper, and Bravera Bank was named the official depository for the district's accounts. Updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, including extensive renovations and construction at the high school, were provided, highlighting progress on parking lots, academic wings, kitchen facilities, and auditorium areas. The board also adopted several policy revisions and approved multiple student handbooks for the upcoming school year. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the meeting included important budgetary and administrative authorizations relevant to procurement and district operations.