# Indian River School District Board of Education Meeting 9/28/26

The Indian River School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 28, 2026, where they discussed various operational and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related topics included approval of the preliminary budgets for the district and Howard Tiennis, with noted increases primarily due to state salary adjustments and operational costs. The board reviewed capital improvement projects, including ongoing roofing repairs and the Oyster Aquaponics building construction, with purchase orders issued and construction set to begin in October. They also approved financial summaries, major and minor capital improvement expenditures, and contractual agendas unanimously. Additionally, the board discussed the impact of state mandates on substitute teacher needs and considered potential policy positions on a pending federal tax credit for education funding. Several motions related to budget approvals, contract awards, and facility use were passed unanimously, reflecting active governance over procurement and fiscal management within the district.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Indian River School District Board of Education Meeting 9/28/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKrwCgvM2_Y) - IRSD on YouTube