Region 9 Board of Education Meeting - 2/12/2026

The Region 9 Board of Education held a meeting on February 12, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing the superintendent's proposed operating budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The presentation detailed a $27.4 million budget with a 3.5% increase over the previous year, emphasizing funding for curriculum updates, special education services, technology enhancements, and facility improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for special education transportation, technology purchases such as 100 new Chromebooks, and a proposed phased plan to modernize classroom furniture and learning environments with a $200,000 capital placeholder. The board also discussed staffing changes, including adding a Spanish teacher and reallocating network administration roles to achieve cost savings. Questions from board members addressed transportation cost increases, the School Resource Officer contract, and software management expenses. The meeting concluded with plans for further budget workshops and community engagement via a Google form for submitting questions. No formal votes on budget approval were recorded during this session, but the budget was described as balancing strategic priorities with fiscal responsibility.