Cedar Falls Board of Education Meeting, April 27, 2026

The Cedar Falls Community School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 27, 2026, where they approved several key procurement and budget items. Notably, the board approved the bid from Peter's Construction for phase two of the Shields Tiger Performance Center at a base bid amount of $3,268,470, marking the completion of this capital improvement project. The board also approved the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 school budget, including the use of 1% income tax as required by Iowa code, and passed a budget amendment for the 2025-26 fiscal year to cover increased expenses in instructional and non-instructional programs such as district network upgrades and food supply costs. Additionally, the board authorized the levy of property tax for the regular program budget adjustment. Discussions included the impact of potential legislative changes on teacher salary supplements and updates on district facilities and partnerships. No other contract awards or RFPs were mentioned during the meeting.