# BOE Regular Meeting 9-15-26

The Hawthorne Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026. The meeting included reports from the student council representative and the board president, who presented the board's strategic goals for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on committee structure, celebrating achievements, and governance development. The superintendent outlined district goals emphasizing school safety, gifted and talented program enhancements, high-quality instruction, and responsible integration of artificial intelligence in education. Procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts for special education services, with some contracts tabled pending fee details, and acceptance of a $3,000 donation. The finance committee discussed budget concerns, including state aid and health insurance costs, and reviewed food service contract arrangements. The buildings and grounds committee approved moving forward with a security vestibule project at the high school, planned for summer 2027. Several personnel actions, including new hires and salary adjustments, were approved. The board also discussed ongoing professional development and instructional initiatives. No new major capital improvement contracts or RFP awards were reported during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [BOE Regular Meeting 9-15-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSyXGunZpzk) - Hawthorne Public Schools