Board approves February financials, several contracts, and property sales; construction projects delegated to superintendent

The board approved routine district business including financial reports, procurement items, and property sales at Monday's meeting.

Dr. Wilkins presented the February financial packet showing budget‑to‑actuals trending near normal, food service and debt service fund positions, and an enrollment figure the presentation described as trending about 850 in the context given; trustees moved to approve the financial reports for February 2026.

Dr. Anderson summarized procurement items including a newly negotiated property insurance policy with Arthur J. Gallagher that staff said will reduce property/boiler insurance cost by about $1 million annually, an interlocal contract with the Department of Information Resources to access state cybersecurity resources, and renewals for K–5 curriculum programs financed through a combination of grant and instructional materials allotment funds. Trustees approved the listed purchases and contracts.

The board also accepted highest bids and delegated authority to the superintendent to negotiate and finalize sales of surplus real property: one lot north of Leach High School for $8,600 and five lots south of Robert's Elementary School for $80,000. Trustees also authorized the superintendent to use job order contracting and delegated selection authority for three small projects (pylon sign replacement at Preston Smith Elementary, window repairs at Ramirez Elementary, and a parking lot addition at Leach High) to complete necessary safety and finishing work.

All motions were approved by show of hands, recorded in the meeting as "motion carries," and staff were directed to proceed with negotiations and project execution consistent with the board's delegations.