Board of Education Meeting - May, 13, 2026

The Parkway School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing primarily on educational achievements, community concerns, and the district's budget planning for fiscal year 2027. The meeting recognized outstanding students and staff, including scholarship recipients and perfect ACT scorers, and highlighted sustainability and early college partnership programs. Public comments addressed concerns about inequities and resource allocation in the North District schools. The board discussed the district's budget process, revealing a slight deficit budget of approximately $162,000 for FY27 with a total operating budget of $292 million. Key procurement-related topics included approval of purchase of Central High School orchestra instruments, capital improvement projects funded by a $75 million Prop S bond issuance, and planned purchases such as 12 new buses and a new fuel truck for transportation. Staffing changes were noted with the addition and removal of several full-time equivalent positions. The board also approved a 10-cent increase in meal prices for food services. The district emphasized efforts to maintain a healthy fund balance and implement cost containment measures, including a $4 million reduction in supplies and services. The meeting concluded with a presentation on the 2027-28 school calendar and ongoing community engagement efforts.