# October 13, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The October 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Ben Leine School Board included budget and enrollment updates, review of district fundraising and technology policies, and discussion of a proposed affordable-housing resolution. Directors discussed aligning fundraising-policy language, ensuring transparency and equitable use of funds, and avoiding overlap with the Ben Leine Education Foundation; the district described staff training and further implementation work ahead. The transcript does not record a vote on the policy package. The board also discussed a resolution that would provide annual automatic approval for qualifying housing projects—generally requiring all units to meet affordability criteria of 60% of area median income for rentals or 80% for deed-restricted ownership. No vote was taken; the resolution is expected to return in November.

The CFO reported district enrollment was down 505 students year over year, with lower-than-budgeted enrollment expected to reduce state funding. The FY 2026–27 forecast showed an expected $21.1 million ending fund balance, while increased pension costs were identified as a significant budget pressure, including an estimated $8 million increase. The district reported a $110 million capital investment portfolio, primarily from the 2025 bond issuance for the new high school, but no new contracts, bids, or purchasing approvals were identified. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and personnel actions, passed unanimously.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [October 13, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvbAP-qriUQ) - BLS Schoolboard