Charter School Board Meeting - September 15, 2026

The Cape Core Charter School Governing Board held its regular meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a salary increase allocation plan for teachers with over 10 years of experience, funded by a $27,772 state growth allocation, resulting in an estimated $1,856 raise per eligible teacher. The board also approved an increase in stipends for staff managing the weapons detection security system, raising it from $820 to $1,000 per person, with funding coming from the existing stipend budget. Additionally, the board reviewed the Florida School Safety Assessment Tool (FSSAT) results and approved the report to comply with state requirements, which will guide future security improvements such as installing permanent protective bollards at student drop-off areas. Facility updates included plans to replace a middle school chiller pending city council budget approval, and ongoing maintenance issues with portable classrooms were discussed. The transportation manager reported on bus ridership, waiting lists, and maintenance issues with newer buses. No new contracts or RFPs were directly mentioned, but several budget allocations and security-related expenditures were approved. The meeting also featured presentations on student achievements and school performance data, but no direct procurement actions beyond those noted were taken.