FZSD Board of Education - March 19th Meeting - 3/19/26

The FZSD Board of Education held a meeting on March 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a new auditing firm contract with Mueller, Oberfell, and Jones following an RFP process, and a banking services contract awarded to First Bank based on competitive bids, projected to save the district approximately $200,000 annually. The board also approved salary agreements for paraprofessionals and nurses, including a 4% increase for paraprofessionals and a new three-year nurse language agreement with added benefits. Financial reports highlighted concerns about potential budget impacts from Proposition RT, which could reduce district revenue by an estimated $5 million, necessitating possible staff reductions. Additionally, the board discussed enhancements to employee background check procedures, including fingerprinting updates costing about $67,000 to improve ongoing monitoring. The meeting also included approval of a newly developed third through fifth grade social studies curriculum created internally without purchasing external materials. Overall, the meeting focused on fiscal stewardship, contract awards, salary negotiations, and policy updates affecting procurement and budgeting.