Policy & Governance Committee Meeting - 6/23/26

The Iowa City School Board Policy & Governance Committee met on June 23, 2026, to review and discuss updates to a series of policies primarily related to non-instructional operations and business services, including financial management, procurement, and federal awards compliance. Key procurement-related discussions included revisions to purchasing and bidding policies to align with current state and federal laws, reintroduction of expenditure policies for public purchases, and the addition of a new policy on federal awards compliance outlining responsibilities for managing federal funds and maintaining internal controls. The committee also addressed emergency procurement procedures, including the use of procurement cards and authorization protocols involving administrators and the chief financial officer. Additionally, the committee reviewed policies on financial reporting, record retention, and time and effort reporting to ensure compliance with federal requirements. No formal votes were taken during this meeting; however, the committee discussed procedural steps for future readings and adoption of the updated policies. Other topics included legal counsel access policies for board members and administrative recruitment procedures, with considerations for board member participation and conflict of interest safeguards.