# School Board Meeting September 15, 2026

The Worthington ISD518 School Board held its regular meeting on September 15, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the introduction of new food service partners, Taher Food Service, highlighting their ongoing partnership and operational adjustments. The board approved a tax abatement resolution for a local property and authorized memorandums of understanding with Education Minnesota Worthington to support teacher training in the science of reading, including compensation for training hours. The board also approved revised policies reflecting recent legislative changes, and formally named the new softball and existing baseball fields, with plans to coordinate signage and update digital maps accordingly. A significant capital project update was provided on the watershed construction, detailing the upcoming bid opening, project scope, soil stockpiling for future district use, and environmental restoration plans. The board approved the 2026 levy at the maximum proposed rate and set the truth and taxation hearing for December 15, 2026. Additionally, the board approved a $2,760 agreement with the YMCA for adaptive physical education pool use. Safety protocols were discussed, including adoption of the Standard Response Protocol and related staff training. The meeting concluded with announcements about community engagement events and a vote to select a representative for the Southwest Regional Development Commission.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting September 15, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBtrrIvjvo8) - Worthington ISD518 Events