# RPS Board of Education - 9/28/26

The Ralston Public Schools Board of Education meeting on September 28, 2026, included approval of the consent agenda, covering prior meeting and committee minutes and a staff resignation. No contract awards, bids, or major purchasing decisions were presented. The superintendent reported that a grant from Hy-Vee Food Bank will cover startup costs and food for a new school food pantry; the district also reused lumber left from a prior press box project and purchased carts for pantry operations. The pantry is already serving students, with plans for weekly operation. Staff are seeking sponsorships for a Tri-City holiday choir concert to cover facility rental, with ticket proceeds intended for the participating choirs. No dollar amounts were stated and no procurement-related votes were taken.

The board also heard a presentation on the district social worker’s efforts to connect students and families with community resources and address attendance barriers, including food insecurity, transportation, healthcare, and housing needs. Members shared updates on school activities, enrichment programs, communications, and accessibility work for district documents and websites.

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

### Sources
- [RPS Board of Education - 9/28/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6-KvmveJ4E) - Ralston PSVideo