June 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

The June 15, 2026 regular board meeting of Alexandria Public Schools focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters related to food services, technology upgrades, and educational programming. The board discussed the ongoing transition to less processed, more scratch-cooked and locally sourced school meals, highlighting investments in kitchen equipment and training to support this shift. Budget concerns were raised due to rising food and labor costs, with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and strategic spending. The board approved activity fees, meal prices, and the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which included revenue adjustments, staffing costs, and capital expenditure reductions. Additionally, the board approved continuing property and liability insurance coverage with Zimney Insurance. Technology updates included transitioning to a cloud-based phone system to save $3,000 monthly, replacing costly VMware software to save $30,000 annually, and piloting Google Classroom to potentially save $25,000 by replacing Schoology. The district also addressed cybersecurity training and AI integration policies. The meeting concluded with acceptance of the A-Comp teacher evaluation report and approval of a revised district census population estimate, impacting community education funding.