School Board Meeting June 16, 2026

The Worthington ISD518 School Board held its regular meeting on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of the 2027 summer capital improvement projects, notably a major roof replacement at the high school, window replacements, and air handling unit upgrades. The board also approved a cooperative agreement with Fulda School District for gymnastics participation and authorized a resolution adopting the long-term facilities maintenance plan to secure state funding for upcoming projects. Additionally, the board approved issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a food service management vendor due to the retirement of the current director, with plans for a short-term contract followed by a formal RFP process next year. Financial discussions highlighted a projected general fund deficit of $725,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with ongoing efforts to manage compensatory funding shortfalls and transportation service contracting. The board approved the initial 2026-2027 annual budget and several policy updates. Other business included planning for an upcoming operations committee meeting to discuss the ice arena project with the city of Worthington.