Shawnee Heights Board of Education Meeting - 08/17/26

The Shawnee Heights Board of Education held a meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing heavily on budgetary and procurement matters for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related actions included approval to publish notices for budget hearings related to exceeding the revenue neutral rate, with a proposed budget maximum of approximately $82.77 million. The board also approved a fifth Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment for the Bear Creek Elementary School construction project, noting that over 70% of bids were awarded to local companies and the project remains under budget. Additionally, the board approved a $24,293.59 payment to AT&T for fiber relocation work related to a bond project and authorized the renewal of the Broadcom VMware licensing and support contract. The meeting included discussions on capital outlay planning, mill levy rates, and budget revenue sources, with emphasis on maintaining budget authority for expenditures. The board also ratified a negotiated agreement with certified staff and approved classified salaries, benefits, and administrative contracts. No new contracts or RFPs were introduced, but the meeting reflected ongoing capital improvement and IT service procurement activities.