FZSD Board of Education - September 17th Meeting - 9/17/26

The FZ Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 17, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key highlights included updates on capital improvement projects such as HVAC upgrades at multiple schools, parking lot repairs with concrete overlays and seal coating, new gym floors, and stadium lighting installations. The board reviewed financial reports noting expenses aligned with prior years and discussed the impact of recent tax revenues. A significant procurement decision involved approving a contract with Warren Electric for a 125-kilowatt natural gas generator to support the district office server room, addressing critical power outage vulnerabilities. The board also approved the local compliance plan for special education services and discussed stop-loss insurance rate increases due to high claims, with the district absorbing the costs. Additionally, the board addressed policy considerations related to assistive technology for students with hearing loss, emphasizing potential future improvements. Motions to approve the consent agenda, tax rates, the local compliance plan, and the server room generator were passed during the meeting.