# GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (October 12th, 2026)

The GFPS Regular School Board Meeting was held October 12, 2026. The board unanimously approved two service bids: J&N Operations LLC, doing business as Grand Forks Taxi, to transport a student to an out-of-district facility for $300 one way or $600 round trip, generally four days per week. Administration estimated about $90,000 for 150 school days, with reimbursement expected for eligible costs above the applicable state threshold. The board also unanimously awarded district-wide snow removal to Grass Guys after four responses were received (also named were Pro Land, Mac Construction, and Fertile Lawn). The estimated cost is about $6,000 per snow-clearing event; the award includes performance conditions and requires Grass Guys to arrange subcontracting at its expense if it misses the 6 a.m. completion requirement after two events.

The board authorized development and release of an RFP for superintendent search services; no firm was selected or contract awarded. The estimated search-firm cost discussed was $20,000–$50,000. Head Start reported flat federal grant funding of $3.1 million for its current year and $791,000 in required nonfederal contributions; it pays $120,000 annually for its main site, with additional costs for satellite classrooms. The program expects to seek approval for its next grant application in March 2027. The meeting also reviewed declining enrollment and its budget implications, including a reported $1.2–$1.3 million reduction associated with enrollment coming in 108 students below projections. No other major procurement decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Sources
- [GFPS Regular School Board Meeting (October 12th, 2026)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkKVj_MsOAc) - GF Schools