NPAS School Board Meeting, June 22, 2026

The ISD 721 School Board held a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, which included a detailed update on the district's technology services and infrastructure. The technology department discussed recent improvements such as the implementation of a new ticketing system to enhance support efficiency, the transition from Canon to DTS for printing services resulting in cost savings and reduced downtime, and upcoming network infrastructure projects including cabling upgrades at Falcon Ridge Elementary. The board also reviewed and approved several administrative items including the acceptance and subsequent rescission of a donation related to an art program, the approval of boys volleyball as a school-sponsored activity with an anticipated net cost of approximately $16,000, and the retention of specific instructional materials following an appeal process. Additionally, the board conducted the second reading and approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which projects a 3.06% increase in general fund revenues and a 3.49% increase in expenditures, with a total general fund revenue budget of approximately $53.6 million. The budget also reflects savings from an early retirement incentive and adjustments due to enrollment changes. No new policy readings were presented, and committee reports highlighted ongoing activities and upcoming meetings. Overall, the meeting focused on technology infrastructure enhancements, budget approval, and curriculum decisions with several motions passed related to funding and program approvals.