Board of Education (Regular Meeting) - 1/27/2026

The FairTV Education Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 27, 2026, focusing extensively on budget discussions and policy updates. Key procurement-related actions included approval of budget amendments that reduced expenditures in areas such as teacher recruitment, staff salaries, maintenance, stipends, and professional development, while restoring funding for the music secretary position following public advocacy. The board approved a $648,000 reduction in the transportation budget through efficiency measures without cutting service access. Additionally, the board reviewed and first-read a proposal to adopt new math textbooks and curriculum updates, including the purchase of Envision Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 textbooks with digital licenses, at an estimated cost of $165 per book. Policy decisions were made on student discipline, class size, and school attendance, with commitments to revisit class size policy within a year. Discussions also addressed budget transparency and the presentation format for the superintendent's budget book. The meeting concluded with committee reports and public comments emphasizing support for arts and educational programs.