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Board adopts 2026 budget, capital projects and bus replacement plan
Summary
Richmond Community Schools adopted the 2026 budget and approved the capital projects plan and bus replacement plan in unanimous votes; board also authorized officers to execute budget-related submission documents.
The Richmond Community Schools Board of Trustees adopted the district’s 2026 budget Wednesday and approved related capital projects and a bus replacement plan in a series of unanimous votes.
A motion to approve the 2026 budget was made by Member Stevens and seconded by Member Stultz; the motion passed by voice vote recorded in the transcript as 7-0. The board then approved the capital projects plan and the bus replacement plan with similar unanimous votes.
Following those approvals, a separate motion was made and approved to authorize appropriate district officers to execute documents that must be submitted as part of the budget process. Board members discussed using purchase orders and invoices consistent with the district’s purchasing policy for routine procurements but said they wanted transparency for the roofing matter and other high‑profile projects.
The board also approved a motion described by staff as allowing execution of documents “that must be submitted as part of the budget’s middle process” so the district can meet filing deadlines. Members recorded no dissent on these items during the meeting.
Other consent and action items approved at the meeting included human resources matters, minutes approval, and several overnight student field trips; the transcript records multiple motions and roll calls that passed by 7-0.
