Board of Education (Regular Meeting) - 5/26/2026

The FairTV Education Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, with significant focus on budget adjustments and program changes affecting the school district. A major topic was the proposed elimination of the STEAM program and related staff reductions, which drew extensive public comment opposing the cuts due to concerns about impacts on student creativity, innovation, and competitiveness. The board discussed reallocations of staff positions, including shifting some STEAM staff to gifted and math resource teacher roles, with assurances that no staff would lose jobs due to these changes. The board also reviewed and approved various budget adjustments totaling a $2 million reduction, including changes to staff salaries, benefits, and capital outlay. Several motions and amendments related to budget line items were debated, including proposals to restore funding for additional full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to reduce class sizes, though no final amendments were passed. Additionally, the board received a presentation on participating in a demand response program with UI to generate revenue and promote energy efficiency, and discussed updates to student activity fund policies and other administrative policies. The meeting concluded with committee reports and plans for future policy reviews. Overall, the meeting involved detailed procurement and budgetary decisions impacting staffing, curriculum programs, and capital projects within the school district.