Mid-Del Schools Board Meeting

The Mid-Del Schools Board held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of contracts with Chatterbox Speech Therapy LLC and Drisco School Speech Services PLLC to provide additional speech language pathologists and assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved the purchase of four new school buses from Holt Truck Centers and Midwest Bus Sales, funded through bond funds. Additionally, a guaranteed maximum price contract of approximately $332,000 was approved for metal structures related to a new maintenance building project. Reciprocity agreements with other technology centers were approved to allow student access to specialized programs. The board also approved the final budget amendment for FY26, which included a $4.5 million adjustment. Policy updates related to bullying and drug abuse were adopted to comply with state requirements. The meeting included discussions on the implementation challenges of Senate Bill 1481 regarding recess time and instructional minutes, highlighting potential impacts on scheduling and budget due to required adjustments. Several personnel appointments and human resources reports were also approved during the meeting.