Consideration of Resolutions & Board Work Session | August 18, 2026

The Rochester City School District Board of Education held a work session on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on the ongoing Rochester Schools Modernization Program (FMP), a multi-phase capital improvement project with a budget of approximately $1.3 billion to be completed by 2033. The board received detailed updates on project financing, construction scheduling, and state education department approvals, emphasizing the importance of staying within budget and legislative limits. Discussions included the allocation of funds, management of inflation impacts, and local hiring goals for construction work. Additionally, the board reviewed and fast-tracked updates to several district policies, including those related to student health, non-discrimination, and physical restraints, with some policies deferred for further administrative review. The meeting also covered updates on receiverhip schools, highlighting progress toward exiting state oversight, and introduced the new Parent Center aimed at supporting family engagement with resources and services. Several resolutions related to mental health services, school safety, and educational programs were discussed, with attention to grant funding and contract compliance. The session concluded with a vote on resolutions concerning school safety personnel and a move into executive session for personnel and legal matters.