Dodge City Public Schools - Board of Education Meeting May 11, 2026

The Dodge City Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $23,150 purchase order to USA Gym Supply for padded wall panels for the new girls wrestling room, funded from leftover capital outlay contingency funds. The board also discussed insurance renewal options, comparing traditional insurance with a cooperative pool, focusing on coverage, deductibles, and cost implications. Additionally, the board approved the disposal of outdated K-12 ELA resources, with consideration to donate usable materials to other districts. The meeting included updates on a major city infrastructure project impacting school access, with the city preparing to bid on road improvements involving right-of-way acquisitions from the school district. The board also approved signage expenditures of $3,729.93 to improve wayfinding to the transportation office. Finally, the board voted to waive damages related to a contract termination. Other topics included professional development plans, student recognitions, and community partnership initiatives, but no further procurement actions were taken.