Dodge City Public Schools - Board of Education Meeting August 10, 2026

The Dodge City Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a security services contract with Akquila Protective Services for $137,894.40 to provide security personnel at school buildings, funded from general funds. The board also accepted a $47,392 Safe and Secure Schools grant from the state of Kansas, with a matching fund commitment from capital outlay. Additionally, the board ratified capital outlay expenditures for a condenser coil replacement costing $26,794 and approved the installation of a new fire alarm monitoring system and equipment from Davis Fire Systems totaling $23,500 plus annual service fees, as well as a fire alarm system replacement at Sunnyside Elementary for $84,750 under a cooperative purchasing agreement. These contracts were authorized for purchase orders and subject to legal review. The meeting also included updates on professional development plans, staffing, and special education funding, but no other procurement actions were noted.