Key Items on the Agenda
The packet outlines an August 17, 2026 Board of Education meeting agenda that includes procedural items, closed-session topics, recognition, public comment, monthly reports, consent-agenda items, communications, discussion items, new business, upcoming events, and adjournment.
The agenda includes closed-session items related to review of closed meeting minutes, personnel or legal counsel matters, and collective negotiating matters. The packet identifies these as closed-session agenda topics and does not provide additional details about discussions.
Major Financial Items
Monthly Financial Reports
The packet includes monthly reports for board review:
- Treasury Report
- Investments
- Insurance Report
- Budget Report
Supporting financial materials include reports on cash and investments, insurance funds, revenue, expenses, budget activity, and fund balances.
Bills and Claims
The agenda lists Bills and Claims as an action item on the consent agenda.
The packet includes a claims summary showing:
- Warrants: $12,113,653.91
- Less voids: ($75,514.45)
- Payroll: $15,599,088.99
- Total expenditures: $27,637,228.45
The suggested resolution in the packet requests approval of warrant numbers 1077677 through 1078056 and warrant numbers 9000000169 and 9000000170 totaling $27,637,228.45 for the period of July 21, 2026 to August 17, 2026.
Health Insurance Rate and Plan Recommendations
The packet includes a staff recommendation regarding health insurance rate and plan changes effective January 1, 2027.
Administration recommends that the Board consider recommendations from the Health Insurance Committee, including:
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Retaining three-tier plans with Blue Choice Options Network and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Network options.
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Retaining PPO Select and HDHP Select plans.
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Implementing proposed rate increases:
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16.32% for Blue Choice Options PPO
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29.21% for Blue Choice Select PPO
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27.22% for Blue Choice Options HDHP
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31.69% for Blue Choice Select HDHP
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Continuing a biosimilar formulary.
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Maintaining District-provided Health Savings Account contributions at $1,500 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage.
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Increasing proposed spousal surcharges to:
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$2,600 per year for BCBS Select Network
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$3,600 per year for BCBS Options Network
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$7,200 per year if annual household income exceeds $402,000
The packet states the proposed changes are intended to address increased claims costs and support long-term sustainability of the self-funded insurance plan.
Policy / Governance Items
Consent Agenda Items
The agenda includes several consent-agenda action items:
- Bills and Claims
- Adoption of Personnel Report
- Board Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026 and August 3, 2026
- Closed Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026 and August 3, 2026
- Health Insurance Updates
Board Governance Materials
The packet includes policy and governance documents addressing board responsibilities, payment procedures, and administrative roles.
A policy document on payment procedures describes the process for presenting bills to the Board of Education and authorizing payment after board review and approval procedures.
A governance memo discusses the distinction between board oversight responsibilities and administrative operational responsibilities, including the board’s role in governance, policy, strategic planning, and oversight.
Strategic Initiatives and Program Updates
Forward Together 2032
The packet includes an overview of Forward Together 2032, a proposed district-wide engagement process intended to shape a future community framework.
The packet describes the initiative as a 6–8 month human-centered design process involving students, staff, families, and community members. The stated goals include:
- Rebuilding trust and connection.
- Elevating stakeholder voice.
- Collaboratively shaping a 2032 Community Framework.
The proposed timeline runs from August 2026 through August 2027 and includes phases for foundations, listening, synthesis, co-design, refinement, and adoption.
Student Services Support Systems Review
The packet includes materials related to Strategic Blueprint Commitment 1.4, focused on analysis of student services support systems.
The materials describe work involving:
- Review of specialized and non-specialized programming.
- Evaluation of resource models.
- Staff feedback.
- Curriculum and academic supports.
- Operations and structures.
- Social and emotional supports.
The packet identifies potential next steps, including continued analysis, guidance development, professional learning, and preparation for future implementation.
Communications and Reports
The agenda includes communication items and reports from:
- Written communications
- Board of Education reports
- President’s Report
- Superintendent/Staff/School Report
The packet includes updates on district programs and initiatives, including employee health services, instructional technology, and other district operations.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Key agenda items scheduled for consideration include:
- Proposed 2027 health insurance rate and plan changes.
- Consent-agenda financial and personnel items.
- Updates on Forward Together 2032 community engagement planning.
- Reports on district programs, finances, and operations.
- Any discussion items brought forward under discussion without action, discussion with action, old business, or new business.
