DCCUSD School Board Session July 21st, 2026

The DeKalb Central Schools Board held a session on July 21, 2026, focusing extensively on school safety, funding, and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the district's ongoing application for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Secure Schools grant, a matching grant with a maximum of $200,000, which supports safety initiatives such as the school resource officer program. The board approved the list of school safety specialists and the district safety and intervention plan for the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, the board approved annual agreements with external partners like Breitpoint Head Start and Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana to support early childhood education and pre-employment transition services, respectively. The meeting also covered the introduction of supplemental fees for elementary students to recoup costs for non-mandated educational materials, with a goal to raise $100,000 to $125,000. Furthermore, the board approved moving forward with a pharmacy cost management program aimed at reducing prescription drug expenses for the district's self-funded health plan. Policy revisions related to internet use and staff resignations were presented for review and approval. Capital improvement projects, including parking lot upgrades and traffic flow adjustments for the upcoming school year, were also highlighted, with an emphasis on community communication and safety during school arrival and dismissal times.