August 11, 2026: Board of Education Meeting

The August 11, 2026 meeting of the FMS Board of Education included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved a permanent cash transfer of excess federal grant funds accumulated over the years into the district's operational budget, pending state approval. They also authorized the disposal of unused electrical food delivery carts via an online auction with a reserved bid. Additionally, the board approved the award of a construction contract for a cultural hogan at Tibbitz Middle School to Spellbridge Construction for $383,768, noting the bid exceeded the initial estimate due to cultural design requirements. Several policy updates were also approved, including those related to employee assistance, teacher residency programs, use of electronic devices, cardiac emergency response, and child abuse reporting. The meeting concluded with scheduling a board and administration listening session and noting the Navajo Nation Code Talkers Day observance.