Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2026.

The Erie Public Schools Board of Directors held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics included a detailed presentation of renovation and upgrade costs for the Ainsworth athletic facilities, including infrastructure, electrical upgrades, field turfing, and tennis courts, with estimated costs ranging from $650,000 to $4.8 million. The board discussed Title IX compliance implications requiring comparable upgrades at the Harding softball field. They also considered potential locations for new tennis courts and the timing and budgeting for these projects. The board deliberated on including athletics, pre-K, and library initiatives in the budgetary reserve and the possibility of a tax increase of 2.88% to fund these initiatives and ongoing expenses. The board agreed to place the tax increase proposal on the agenda for a vote at the upcoming regular meeting. Additionally, the board reviewed charter school renewals, including the Robert Benjamin Wiley Charter School, with discussions on academic performance oversight and contract terms. Several service agreements related to cultural liaisons and international student support were also mentioned. The meeting concluded with plans for further budget discussions and an executive session on personnel matters.