FWCS School Board of Trustees live July 27, 2026

The Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) Board of Trustees held a meeting on July 27, 2026, which included several procurement and contract discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $1.21 million Perkins 5 basic grant to support career and technical education, and the award of a student insurance contract to USI Insurance Group for $164,640 over two years, representing a cost reduction from the previous contract. The board also approved contracts for architectural, engineering, and construction management services for the South Wayne Education Service Center, with an estimated construction budget of $9 million funded through a 2026 bond. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of buses from Bluebird, including 684-passenger, 36-passenger, and wheelchair lift buses. The meeting featured detailed discussions on transportation operations, including bus driver recruitment and retention challenges, implementation of new bus safety and tracking technologies, and strategies to improve route efficiency. The board also approved a custodial service agreement amendment with Sodexo reflecting an increase to $14.3 million. The meeting concluded with recognition of longtime Snyder High School coach Russ Isaacs and plans for the dedication of the newly named Russ Isaacs Stadium.