08.17.2026 Marshall Public Schools Board Meeting

The August 17, 2026 meeting of the Marshall Public Schools Board focused primarily on transportation services and facility leasing. The board welcomed Reliant Transportation Group as the new owner of Southwest Coaches, the local school bus service provider, highlighting their commitment to safety, community traditions, and employee benefits. Reliant also announced two annual $1,000 scholarships in honor of the previous owners. The board approved the consent agenda, bills for July 2026, the distance learning plan for the 2026-27 school year, and an amended facility lease agreement with ABE, which reduces leased classroom space to free up a room for a new PACE lab. Financial updates included plans to increase investments in CDs and a transition of the P-Card system to US Bank. No new contracts or procurement actions were directly approved during the meeting, but the lease amendment and transportation service transition represent ongoing procurement-related activities.