FZSD Board of Education - July 16th Meeting - 7/16/26

The Fort Zumalt School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 16, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. The board reviewed and approved a comprehensive facilities assessment report conducted by Corgan Clark, which evaluated the condition of district buildings and identified capital improvement needs totaling approximately $182 million. Based on this assessment, the board approved a $90 million general obligation bond issue for the November 3, 2026 election to fund facility maintenance, storm shelter construction, secure vestibule upgrades, classroom phone installations, and playground accessibility improvements. The bond issue is structured to incur no tax levy increase and fits within the district's bonding capacity. Additionally, the board approved contracts for new HR and evaluation software systems (Red Rover and Vector Solutions) aimed at modernizing district operations and reducing costs, as well as a contract award to Fryzy Construction for a storm shelter project at Westoff Elementary, which came in under budget. The board also approved a partnership agreement with the City of St. Peters for School Resource Officer staffing and a 4% salary increase for parent educators for the 2026-27 school year. These actions demonstrate the district's commitment to maintaining and improving its facilities and operational infrastructure while managing budgetary constraints.