2026 June STOH Board Meeting

The STOH School Board held its June 17, 2026 meeting, covering a range of topics including updates on ongoing capital projects such as pavement work behind the high school and middle school. The board approved multiple procurement contracts for the 2026-2027 school year related to food service supplies, awarding bids to vendors including Prairie Farms Dairy for milk, Alpha Baking Company for bread, Gordon Food Service for food, Hospital Purchasing Services for menu planning, Piazza for produce, Smart Systems for sanitation, and Commercial Food Systems for smart snacks. The board also approved a 1.5% salary increase for administrative and classified staff and extended administrator contracts by one year. Additionally, the board accepted several donations totaling several thousand dollars to support various school programs. Discussions included budget considerations for rising special education costs and the administration’s role in managing Title I funds for Highland Christian. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff retirements and community updates.