NACS Regular School Board Meeting - September 14, 2026

The Northwest Allen County Schools Board held a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of bids for the Huntertown mechanical project at $1.639 million awarded to Conti, and the Oak View rooftop air handler unit replacement project at $357,790 awarded to Core Mechanical. Both projects received multiple bids and were approved as being under budget. The board also approved the Secure Schools Safety Grant for 2027, which provides up to $100,000 to help fund school resource officers. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the 2027 budget report covering education, operations, and debt service funds, noting a 2% increase in the education fund budget and a 7.5% increase in the operations fund maximum levy with no state cap. The bus replacement plan was discussed, with eight buses to be replaced for just under $2 million, following state-mandated 12-year replacement guidelines. Personnel changes included approval to post a new director of facilities position aimed at building an in-house maintenance team to reduce contract costs. The board also approved various personnel recommendations and fundraiser requests for the 2026-27 school year. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, budget allocations, grant approvals, and strategic staffing to support district operations and cost savings.