RPS Board of Education - 9/28/26

The Ralston Public Schools Board of Education met on September 28, 2026. The board approved the consent agenda, including the September 14 meeting and committee minutes and a resignation; the vote was unanimous among the members called. No contract awards, competitive solicitations, or new purchasing approvals were identified. The superintendent reported that a food pantry serving students and families was opening with grant funding from a food bank to cover startup costs and food for an initial period. The district also reused lumber left from a press box project for the pantry’s shelving and had purchased carts for its operation; no amounts or vendors were stated.

The board heard a presentation on the district social worker’s work connecting families with community resources and addressing barriers to attendance, including transportation, food insecurity, health care, and housing needs. Members also discussed school and community activities, communications projects, and plans for accessible district websites and documents. No additional procurement-related motions or spending decisions were reported.