Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee Meeting 9/2/2026

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee of the SPS School Committee met on September 2, 2026, to discuss several procurement and policy-related items. Key procurement discussions focused on the First Student transportation contract, including a detailed presentation by First Student representatives on operational performance, staffing, training, and customer service improvements. The committee reviewed audit findings related to the contract, noting significant improvements in compliance, billing, and reporting, though some issues remained in process. The city auditor also presented a follow-up audit on student transportation services and student activity accounts, highlighting policy adherence and areas needing better cash handling and documentation controls. The subcommittee discussed procedural updates to meeting agenda policies, including the introduction of a consent agenda to streamline voting on routine items. No votes were taken on the transportation contract due to a conflict of interest, but ongoing collaboration and reporting between the committee, First Student, and the school district were emphasized to ensure contract performance and community responsiveness.