During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the approval of the minority business utilization plan for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The plan, which is presented biannually, reported that from July to December 2023, only one minority vendor was awarded a contract out of eight bids, totaling $38,909. The total expenditure for minority vendors during the annual period was $214,043, which included a contract with a 100% woman-owned business. The speaker emphasized the ongoing challenges minority vendors face in obtaining certification due to complex paperwork requirements.

In a separate discussion, board member Miss English raised concerns regarding the integrity of a 50% policy related to district operations. She criticized the process by which the policy was presented, claiming that inaccurate information was disseminated to the public and that the policy had not been properly vetted through the necessary committees. Miss English called for accountability among board members and insisted that the policy should be revisited by the policy committee before any vote could take place. She expressed frustration over the lack of support for the superintendent from the board and urged for a more transparent and honest approach to governance.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss sensitive matters, including personnel issues and student transfers. The board members voted to proceed with the executive session, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality in these discussions.