Cedar Falls Board of Education Meeting, April 13, 2026

The Cedar Falls Community School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 13, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract for phase two of the Shields Tiger Performance Project, a multi-phase capital improvement project involving athletic and performance facilities. The board approved this contract phase following a detailed presentation of the scope, including interior finishes, athletic flooring, mechanical and electrical systems, and technology integration. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the tentative one-year Teamsters contract for 2026-2027. The meeting also covered the district's certified budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, highlighting property tax rates, levy rates, and funding sources, with a proposed tax rate decrease to $14.11. An amendment to the 2025-2026 budget was discussed and approved, including a $700,000 update to the district network infrastructure, partially reimbursed by e-rate funding. The board set a public hearing for the budget adoption on April 27, 2026. Other procurement-related items included approval of lease agreements and student accident insurance for 2026-2027. The meeting concluded with updates on ongoing projects and community engagement initiatives.