# FZSD Board of Education - October 15th Meeting - 10/15/26

At its October 15, 2026 meeting, the Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education reviewed a five-year financial forecast and heard an update on safety and security improvements. The district reported rising operating pressures, including a $5.7 million increase in locally funded special-education costs, and projected that borrowing could become necessary by 2030 without changes. The board discussed Proposition 1, a proposed $90 million bond issue for security and facility updates that would not increase the tax levy; voters will decide the measure on November 3. No bond approval occurred at this meeting. The safety presentation identified potential future improvements, including secure vestibules, cameras, lighting, and visitor-management systems; Verkada was mentioned as a system the district may consider expanding, but no purchase decision was made.

The board approved 2027 HVAC upgrades for seven facilities: Westside, Uprey Middle, Progress South, South Middle, Support Services, MG, and Osborn. Three contractors submitted bids; IFS was the low bidder on bid packages 1 and 2, including both alternates, at $4,198,296—more than $1 million below the anticipated budget. The work will be funded through the April 22, 2022 bond issue, with work planned after the 2026–27 school year ends and completion targeted for early August 2027. The presentation noted a minimum one-year contractor warranty. The board also approved the financial reports; no other procurement awards were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [FZSD Board of Education - October 15th Meeting - 10/15/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOvL0IbifcU) - FZ Schools