# Board of Education Meeting - September 23, 2026

The Board of Education meeting held on September 23, 2026, covered a range of topics including facilities improvements, vendor presentations, contract discussions, and budget approvals. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a presentation by school nutrition vendor representatives from Chartwells, who outlined their partnership model, cost savings through bulk purchasing, and engagement strategies such as student menu voting. The board discussed plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for school nutrition services in March, with the current vendor contract allowing termination with 30 days' notice. Procurement-related approvals included the purchase of a $4,990.65 shed funded by football funds and easement approvals for utility relocations. Financial matters addressed included approval of a retiree health reimbursement arrangement and adjustments to health insurance premium cost-sharing. The board also approved a pay increase for special education bus aides to improve recruitment and retention. Additionally, the meeting included policy discussions on displaying historical documents in schools and updates on enrollment and social studies textbook adoption processes. Several motions related to spending and procurement were passed during the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Meeting - September 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKxMg12dpNo) - RCTV