# MCS Regular Board Meeting - September 22, 2026

The Marion Community Schools (MCS) Regular Board Meeting held on September 22, 2026, focused heavily on financial and procurement matters related to school funding and capital projects. Key discussions included public hearings and presentations on proposed bond issues for 2026 and 2027, with borrowing amounts up to $6,865,000 each to finance various projects. The board reviewed detailed debt service schedules, estimated interest expenses exceeding $2.5 million per bond issue, and the projected tax levy impacts on local taxpayers. The board approved multiple resolutions related to lease amendments and additional appropriations for these bond issues, enabling the district to proceed with bond sales anticipated in November. The meeting also covered the 2027 budget, including capital projects plans and a bus replacement plan spanning 2027 to 2031, with discussions on cooperative purchasing to achieve cost savings. Additional procurement-related actions included moving extracurricular bank accounts to a bank offering more competitive interest rates and updating board policy on computer network and internet use. The board also certified annual safety plans and discussed a waiver request for severe weather closures. Public comments highlighted concerns about the impact of state tax caps and funding challenges on the school district. Overall, the meeting addressed significant financial planning and procurement decisions critical to sustaining and improving school operations and infrastructure.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [MCS Regular Board Meeting - September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XIFgQcg7k) - Marion Community Schools (MCS)