Board of Education Meeting: July 14, 2026

The FMS Board of Education held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on educational assessments, audit results, policy updates, and upcoming construction projects. The board received a detailed audit presentation for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a clean financial opinion, some material weaknesses, and non-compliance findings related to federal programs such as Title I and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The board discussed the invitation to bid for construction related to the Hogan project, with bids due in early August and construction timelines pending contractor selection. Policy discussions included updates to employee assistance, drug and alcohol testing policies, and student use of electronic devices, emphasizing enforcement consistency. The board also voted to join social media litigation to address issues of social media bullying and accountability. Additionally, the board considered signing a joint resolution supporting a state board of education to appoint the secretary of education, aiming for greater statewide consistency. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but procurement activities related to construction bidding and policy implementation were noted.