Regular Board Meeting - June 15, 2026

The Faribault Public Schools Board held its regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a four-year lease agreement with Trafera for student devices totaling $564,300, aimed at replacing aging iPads at the high school. The board also approved a new food service coordinator position funded through the food service fund to enhance program compliance and efficiency. Additionally, the board approved third-party billing contracts, property and casualty insurance renewals, joint agreements with Canon Valley Special Ed Co-op and Nurse Strand Elementary Charter School, and vended meal agreements with several local institutions. The fiscal year 2027 proposed budget was adopted, highlighting enrollment declines, projected budget reductions, and funding adjustments, including compensatory and English learner aid changes. Policy revisions related to grant procurement and crisis management were introduced for first reading, with some debate on maintaining references to the U.S. Constitution in grant policies. The board also accepted multiple community donations supporting various school programs. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on financial stewardship, contract approvals, and strategic planning to address enrollment challenges and maintain educational services.