# GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (September 28th, 2026)

The Grand Forks Public Schools Board regular meeting on September 28, 2026, focused heavily on special-education staffing and funding. Public commenters described inadequate paraprofessional support, concerns about student safety and access to services, and reported IEP needs not being met. Administrators said they were reviewing requests for additional support weekly, had filled three or four of 10 initial requests, and were shifting staff where possible; they also cited an estimated $1.5 million in savings associated with paraprofessional allocation changes. The superintendent said the district was exploring leased or adapted space for students with significant behavioral and sensory needs, with a goal of having a program in place by January 2027. No new vendor selection, RFP, or contract award was identified.

The finance discussion cited a projected $2.1 million general-fund deficit and reviewed potential capital work: HVAC improvements at Wilder Elementary, air conditioning at Schrader Middle School (estimated at $6–8 million), and Phoenix Elementary safety and parking work estimated at about $1.83 million, with Phoenix planning dependent in part on a possible city roundabout. The board approved the mill levy and budget as presented by a 9–0 vote and approved general-fund financial statements for July–August 2026, also 9–0. The board additionally approved continued use of the existing superintendent evaluation instrument. Capital projects were discussed but no related purchasing or construction contract was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (September 28th, 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oehThxDPzK0) - GF Schools