Board of Education | Board Meeting - August 10, 202

The Cedar Rapids Board of Education held a meeting on August 10, 2026, focusing on various district updates and administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract for vending meal services to Cedar Rapids Prep, addressing concerns about cost-effectiveness and staffing. The board also reviewed change orders related to ongoing construction projects funded by the physical plant and equipment levy, with an emphasis on maintaining cost increases below 2%. Additionally, the board approved a one-year contract with Empowerment Central to support the district's instructional framework, funded by MSAP grant funds, with plans to evaluate its effectiveness for future use. The meeting concluded with the approval of new names for three elementary schools as part of the district's reconfiguration efforts.