Huntington UFSD Reorganization Meeting 7/7/26

The Huntington Public Schools Board of Education held a reorganization meeting on July 7, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on the appointment and swearing-in of board officers, district officials, and various committee members for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of contracts for general counsel and labor counsel with specified retainers and hourly rates, appointment of external and internal auditors with annual fees, and authorization for the board president and district clerk to sign contracts for health services and tuition agreements. The board also reaffirmed purchasing policies related to competitive bidding and procurement of goods and services, which will guide future purchasing activities. Additionally, the board granted authority to the superintendent to apply for and sign state and federal grant applications, indicating ongoing funding and procurement opportunities. Several policy adoptions and plan approvals were conducted, but no new capital projects or large-scale purchasing decisions were discussed during this meeting.