Cedar Rapids school board approves FY 2026 budget amendment, says it will not raise taxes; honors students and long‑service staff

The Cedar Rapids Comm School District board approved a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment during a brief meeting, and board member Cindy Garlock said "there will be no additional taxes levied as a result of that amendment." Garlock delivered the board report and summarized the actions taken.

In the meeting's ceremonial portion, Garlock said the board recognized three exceptional seniors — one from each of the district's comprehensive high schools — not only for academic achievement but also for their positive influence in their schools. She reminded the public that graduation ceremonies are scheduled across the district next week, that ceremony details and livestream links are posted on the district website, and that the events will be aired on KCRG 9.2.

Garlock also said the district and the CR Schools Foundation honored employees reaching 25, 30 and 35 years of continuous service. "We celebrated staff members with 25, 30, and 35 years of continuous service in our district," she said, and offered thanks for those employees' decades of commitment.

Garlock noted that Dr. Lannon took a few minutes during the meeting to recognize Iowa School Board Recognition Month and to acknowledge the service of the board of directors.

The meeting was short and concluded after the board approved the budget amendment; Garlock closed by thanking viewers for tuning in and noting the pleasant weather. The transcript records the board's approval but does not include details of a motion, second, or roll‑call vote tally in the record.