# Board of Education Meeting 9-22-2026

The Board of Education meeting held on September 22, 2026, covered several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a temporary staffing services contract for child nutrition, with ESS selected as the winning bidder following an RFP process initiated in August. The board approved a short-term contract from October 1 to October 16, 2026, with plans to negotiate a full contract for the remainder of the school year. The meeting also addressed budget amendments totaling over $2.1 million, including federal grant carryovers and capital outlay funds for school bus replacements. Additionally, the board discussed the distribution of state bonus payments to eligible employees across various funding sources and considered the allocation of state supplemental funds for teacher compensation, debating payment timing options. Other procurement-related approvals included the use of federal funds for math instruction and a funding request for utility survey and design services for the new Ashley Elementary School. Motions related to these contracts and budget items were passed with majority support. The meeting also featured public comments on educational programs and district policies, but no new procurement actions were initiated from those comments.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Meeting 9-22-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPUl5Dm3uis) - Cable 2 Television