Dodge City Public Schools - Board of Education Meeting July 13, 2026

The Dodge City Public Schools Board of Education 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 a contract with Innovative Assessment Solutions for a district-wide math proficiency assessment system for the 2026-27 school year, with full reimbursement from the state. The board also approved the purchase and installation of a retaining wall at the old district office site from Building Solutions and other vendors, funded through capital outlay. Additionally, the board authorized the mill levy to remain flat for the upcoming budget cycle, acknowledging slight increases in tax revenue due to assessed valuation growth. The meeting also covered the approval of a visitor management system called Raptor to enhance school safety, which had been piloted successfully in two elementary schools. Other agenda items included updates on AI policy guardrails, student discipline handbook revisions, and various board appointments and resolutions. The board took motions and votes to approve these procurement and budget items, setting the stage for further budget finalization and policy development in upcoming meetings.