# 08/10/2026 School Board Meeting

The CSD school board held its August 10, 2026 meeting, preceded by an annual tax-rate hearing. The board discussed a proposed three-cent increase in the debt-service levy, from 31 to 34 cents, to better cover bond obligations and avoid drawing down reserves; members also weighed holding the rate steady and improving public communication before any increase. No tax-rate change was adopted during the hearing. The board did approve a $2,268,865.78 transfer from Fund 1 to Fund 4 for fiscal year 2026 to support capital projects. It also approved consent items, including budget amendments tied to actual Perkins allocations, and approved fall and spring book fairs at district buildings for grades PK–8.

For the FEMA safe-room and Dogwood Elementary addition project, the board accepted the construction bid from DWIT and Associates. The transcript describes seven bids meeting requirements and a project amount of approximately $12.37 million with discussed bid alternates, though the figures are not fully clear in the transcript; a formal contract was to return for approval. The board also approved Teracon for construction materials testing and special inspections, with no fee stated. The district discussed monitoring contractor performance, structural testing, and schedule protections, including $500-per-day liquidated damages for delays. The master facilities plan and additional district needs were discussed, with the plan scheduled for later board consideration.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 10, 2026

### Sources
- [08/10/2026 School Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFchGAJzRGA) - CSD YouTube