FWCS School Board of Trustees

The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of Trustees 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 two grants from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development totaling approximately $1.27 million to support adult education and integrated English literacy programs. The board also approved contracts with the Stepping Stones Group for American Sign Language interpreters and a speech language pathologist totaling $406,410, and with Scentsy Speech and Language Services for virtual speech language services at $480,240. Additionally, a five-year contract with PowerSchool Group LLC was approved for $322,818.07 to implement and subscribe to the PowerSchool enrollment suite, aimed at modernizing student enrollment processes. These contracts were funded through education funds and special education grants. The meeting also included discussions on staffing challenges, certification requirements for interpreters, and the benefits of virtual service delivery. Board members expressed appreciation for recent capital projects, including a new stadium, and acknowledged community and staff contributions.