Regular Board Meeting - September 28, 2026

The Faribault Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on September 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of professional services agreements with Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) for a family engagement navigator pilot program at Jefferson Elementary, and a media specialist service agreement with Nurse Strand Charter School. The board also approved employment agreements with Local 70 Operating Engineers and Nurses unions, as well as revisions to the Administrative Assistant Employment Agreement. Budget discussions included preliminary approval of the 2026-27 property tax levy, with a noted decline in tax revenue due to enrollment decreases and state adjustments. Additional paraprofessionals were approved for Jefferson Elementary and Roosevelt Early Learning Center to support growing student populations. The board accepted various community donations totaling approximately $20,000 in value. Policy revisions were approved for several district policies, including internet use, literacy, student transportation, and public data requests, with some members expressing concerns about specific provisions. Overall, the meeting focused on staffing, budget planning, contract approvals, and policy updates to support district operations and student services.