Dover Public Schools BOE Meeting - August 25, 2026 @ 7pm

The Dover Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on educational progress and operational updates rather than direct procurement activities. Key discussions included presentations on the 2026 ACCESS results for multilingual learners, highlighting improvements in English language proficiency and program expansions. The board also reviewed a corrective action plan addressing chronic absenteeism at the high school, detailing strategies for monitoring attendance and engaging families. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on district staffing, technology deployment for students, and the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to unify academic, behavioral, and attendance interventions. Financial updates noted a slight decrease in grant funding for the 2026-27 school year and a bid issuance for school activities and athletic trips, which received only one response and will continue to be managed internally. The board approved personnel items and discussed policy clarifications, including cell phone use regulations. No contract awards, RFPs, or significant procurement decisions were reported during this session.