School Board Meeting - August 5th 2026

The Mishawaka Network School Board held a meeting on August 5th, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters for the upcoming school year. Key procurement discussions included approval of the child nutrition program procurement plan, authorization to purchase a serving line for Liberty Elementary School, and a five-year agreement with Jostens for graduation supplies, replacing the previous vendor Herff Jones. The board also approved a resolution to pursue a bond issuance not exceeding $7,150,000 to finance facility improvement projects such as roof replacements at John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School, along with other capital projects. Additionally, the board approved advertising the 2027 bus replacement capital projects plan and the 2027 calendar year budget. The meeting included a public hearing where concerns were raised about the necessity and transparency of the proposed bond issuance. The board discussed the potential use of a build, operate, transfer (BOT) procurement method as an alternative construction delivery option to achieve cost and time efficiencies. Personnel appointments and retirements were also approved, alongside student fee schedules and other operational items. No new policy updates were presented, but the superintendent shared updates on the district's vision, mission, and strategic goals for the school year.