Davenport Schools - Meeting of the Board - 3/23/2026

The Davenport Schools Board meeting on March 23, 2026, included significant procurement and budget discussions. The board awarded multiple contracts for capital improvement projects, including roofing replacement at Harrison Elementary, parking lot replacement and addition at North High, and auxiliary gym floor replacement at North High, with contract awards to the lowest responsible bidders such as Leverage Service LLC for $689,460 and Bill Bruce Builders, Inc. for $259,000. The board also approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with various employee groups, including maintenance, secretaries, food and nutrition services, paras, custodians, and teachers, as well as wage increases for non-bargaining and administrative groups. Additionally, the board reviewed a preliminary budget and financial projection for FY27 through FY31, highlighting enrollment declines, staffing changes, and the impact of bonding on future capital projects. A major capital project discussed was the Children's Village PreK renovation, with an estimated $5 million budget to convert existing space into preschool classrooms, including HVAC upgrades and security improvements. The board also approved demolition of outdated storage buildings to improve safety and parking near the Central Fieldhouse. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing facility improvements, managing budget constraints, and maintaining staff agreements to support district operations and student services.