School Board Work Session Meeting 8/10/2026

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation held a School Board Work Session on August 10, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing various policy updates and revisions. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed changes to purchasing procedures and capital assets policies, specifically regarding the purchasing agent's authority to use non-federal funds and the procedures for purchasing services. The board considered removing a broad statement that allowed the purchasing agent to use any procedure deemed appropriate, favoring more consistent and transparent purchasing methods aligned with established thresholds. While no formal votes were taken during this work session, the board planned to vote on these policy changes at the next meeting. Additionally, budget review processes were discussed, with calls for more detailed account-level budget reviews and a balanced budget policy to avoid deficits. Other topics included audit report sharing policies and facility use by school support organizations. No contract awards or vendor selections were addressed in this session.