FWCS School Board of Trustees live June 8, 2026

The Fort Wayne Community School Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 8, 2026, where key procurement and contract decisions were discussed and approved. The board voted to renew a 5-year contract with 3DE Indiana Schools LLC and Junior Achievement Northern Indiana, with a maximum financial obligation of $8,451,548. This contract supports a program integrating business and community partnerships into student learning, aiming to improve career readiness and educational outcomes. The board also approved the purchase of the Teachtown Encore curriculum for elementary applied skills classrooms at a cost of $193,958.49, selected after a pilot by teachers. Additionally, the board approved renewal of three software subscriptions totaling $317,883.89, including web filtering, content monitoring, and student information systems, noting these are sole source purchases necessary for compliance and operational continuity. A bid award for cafeteria disposable products totaling approximately $670,000 was also approved. The meeting included discussions on funding challenges, communication improvements, and the importance of community engagement in supporting educational programs. Several motions related to these procurement items were passed unanimously.