Dodge City Public Schools - Board of Education Meeting June 22, 2026

The Dodge City Public Schools Board of Education meeting held on June 22, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved bids for band and orchestra instruments totaling approximately $32,737, with purchase orders to be issued to Palin Music and Sweetwater Sound. Custodial supplies were also approved for purchase at $111,616.91 through Envision, a vendor supporting adults with disabilities. A significant discussion focused on health insurance plan options for employees, with the board ultimately approving option three, which involves increased employee contributions and co-pays to sustain the district's self-funded health insurance pool. Additionally, the board approved a network upgrade contract with Proactive for $468,592.89, with the district responsible for $7,288.93 after federal funding. The meeting also covered budget reports, including a $676,000 increase to the classified employee salary schedule for the 2026-27 school year, and policy updates related to student communication and social media use. The board scheduled a work session for July 27 to discuss goal setting and district priorities moving forward.