03/30/2026 Work Study/Special Governing Board Meeting

The LibertyDistrict Cloud Governing Board held a special work study and regular meeting on March 30, 2026, focusing extensively on budget prioritization, staffing recommendations, and salary schedules for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Key procurement-related discussions included detailed reviews of budget reductions, stipends, and staffing allocations across district schools, with particular attention to equitable distribution of teaching positions and stipends. The board debated potential reductions of six full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching positions to address budget shortfalls and discussed the sustainability of using classroom site funds for staff raises. They also considered the removal and reevaluation of stipends from salary schedules to better manage expenditures. Additionally, the board reviewed an intergovernmental agreement with Westside Impact School District for student competitions and teacher/principal recognitions, approving a one-year agreement with a preference against a five-year commitment. The meeting included approval of a 2% raise for all staff, contingent on further budget reduction recommendations to be presented in April. The board also approved the employment contract for the new superintendent, Dr. Bridget Dooley, with minor contract revisions pending. Several motions related to budget and contract approvals passed unanimously or with minor abstentions, and the board emphasized the need for continued detailed budget analysis and stakeholder input in upcoming meetings.