School Board Meeting | May 11, 2026

The Dubuque School Board held a meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing heavily on budget amendments, capital improvement projects, and contract approvals. The board approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025/2026 to increase expenditures related to bus replacements, food costs, and ongoing projects at Irving and Eisenhower schools funded through bond proceeds. They also authorized the issuance of up to $30 million in school infrastructure sales tax revenue bonds to support the Roosevelt Middle School addition project, aimed at consolidating middle schools for operational efficiencies. Several construction contracts were approved, including projects for fuel oil tank replacement at Sageville Elementary ($314,000), retaining wall repairs at Dalzell South ($125,505), roof replacement at Irving Elementary ($674,750), and playground replacement at Irving Elementary ($301,300). The board also approved agreements with unionized employees, including teachers and maintenance personnel, and authorized the sale of three 2017 school buses. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming renewal of the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) at an increased rate to fund ongoing maintenance and capital projects. The meeting included updates on district facilities, union contract negotiations, and a significant state literacy grant award totaling $1.9 million over three years to support reading and language proficiency programs.