EVSC School Board Meeting - September 8, 2026

The EVSC School Board meeting on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved consent items including a parking lot paving project at Perry Heights Middle School and a change order for the Central High School Academy of Science and Medicine renovation. A significant procurement decision was the approval of a $77,859.95 purchase of LEGO Education science kits for Lodge Community School, funded by the Toyota Driving Possibilities Grant, to support STEM education. The board also approved a new health insurance proposal following a formal RFP process, selecting United Healthcare Shurist for 2027 with an anticipated cost of $40.3 million, representing a savings of approximately $2.7 million compared to 2026 projections. Additionally, the board adopted new policies related to curriculum materials and retired outdated accountability policies. The meeting included a public hearing on the 2027 budget, capital projects, and bus replacement plans, with no public comments received. Safety assessment updates and school improvement plans were also discussed, emphasizing ongoing efforts to enhance school safety and academic outcomes.