BOE Regular Meeting 8-18-26

The Hawthorne Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026. The meeting included reports on school programs, student safety data, and updates on curriculum and personnel. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of a payroll consultant contract at $63 per hour with a $4,000 cap, continuation of a consulting contract with MREN for the school year, and approval of the bill list for August 2026. The board also reviewed a final proposal from Solutions for building projects scheduled to start at the end of the 2026-27 school year, with possible earlier commencement during school breaks to minimize disruption. Additionally, the board approved multiple resolutions related to curriculum, personnel hires and reclassifications, and dual enrollment partnerships with local colleges. Policy discussions included the implementation of a bell-to-bell mandate and an AI policy. No new capital improvement contracts or large vendor selections were reported, but ongoing contract approvals and budget considerations were addressed.