Board of Education (Regular Meeting) - 5/12/2026

The FairTV Education Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, covering a broad range of topics including student reports, curriculum updates, policy discussions, and budget reviews. Significant procurement-related discussions included approval of policies related to purchasing (policy 3310), bids and quotations (policy 3323), and the use of artificial intelligence (policy 6141.3273), with the AI policy being amended to clarify vendor evaluation and monitoring provisions. The board also discussed the formation of two committees to review grading policies and GPA calculations, emphasizing the need for stakeholder input and transparency. Budget discussions highlighted concerns about unencumbered balances, transfers for maintenance and snow removal, textbook expenditures, transportation contracts, and the creation of a non-lapsing account for surplus funds earmarked for special education and transportation. The board approved the use of district repair and improvement project (DRIP) funds for safety and security projects and debated the timing of approving the non-lapsing account. The meeting included motions passed unanimously on purchasing and bidding policies and the AI policy, while the non-lapsing account approval saw some opposition and a motion to postpone was considered. Overall, the meeting focused on policy approvals affecting procurement processes, budget allocations for capital and operational needs, and strategic planning for curriculum and grading standards.