Marion County School Board Meeting, September 8, 2026

The Marion County School Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included approval of a $2,150,000 contract for construction management services related to the Bellevue Elementary School replacement project, a contract for HVAC upgrades at Bellevue Middle School with DE Scorpio Corporation, and renewal of multiple discount catalog bid term contracts totaling $1,500,000. Additionally, the board approved a sixth amendment to a contract with Power School Group LLC for $70,000, bringing the total contract value to $3.7 million, covering professional leadership and instructional evaluation systems. The board also approved a contract with RevTrack, a payment processor for online student-related payments, pending final legal signatures. Change orders related to construction projects were reported, including a deductive change order of $44,165.18 for Osceola Middle School's new gymnasium project. The meeting also addressed budget considerations, staffing additions, and recognized donations totaling $9,500 to various schools. Policy revisions related to school facility commemoration were approved, which may impact future revenue generation for facilities. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, contract renewals, and financial stewardship to support district operations and student services.