Regular Governing Board Meeting 4/8/2026

The Cartwright School District #83 held a regular governing board meeting on April 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of an English Language Arts (ELA) textbook adoption and purchase of materials for the 2026-2027 school year, with a contract amount not to exceed $4.2 million under RFP number 26-01-33. The board reviewed the procurement process, vendor presentations, and committee recommendations before voting unanimously to approve the purchase. Additionally, the board approved district dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability providers for the 2026-2027 school year, following a market review and negotiations with procurement-exempt trusts to optimize coverage and costs. There was also discussion and concern raised by board members regarding ongoing payments to consultants Jacob Chavez and Zeke Oje, questioning procurement compliance and contract justification. Other agenda items included approval of work calendars for various employee groups and the governing board meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Public comments focused on leadership changes at Spatola Elementary and community concerns, but no direct procurement actions were taken on those issues.