JPS Board of Trustees Meeting 9/1/26

The Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Board of Trustees held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a renewal for the district's workers compensation insurance with Bitco, resulting in a significant cost reduction of over $382,000. The board also approved a $2 per hour pay increase incentive for child nutrition employees working in special feeding programs. Additionally, contracts were approved for maintenance and support services with Advantage Business Systems and Vitec Electronics for equipment at the Merly Evers Career Development Center's CTE pathways. The board approved a subrecipient agreement with Communities in Schools for $250,000 to expand community school models and an amendment to the educational staffing agreement with Kelly Services removing exclusivity provisions. A bid for the sale of surplus vacant land at 2550 Mega Evers Boulevard was awarded to Old School LLC for $220,000. The monthly financial report was reviewed, noting a decline in fund balance primarily due to expenditures exceeding revenues, with ongoing efforts to maintain fiscal sustainability. Several other agreements related to professional development, data protection, and security services were also approved. Motions for consent agenda items in finance, general, and personnel were passed, with one personnel item deferred to executive session.