Board approves revised FY26 budget and several capital and service contracts including West Middle bathroom, SRO amendment and Safe Routes easement
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Summary
The board adopted a revised FY26 budget reflecting enrollment gains and negotiated contracts, approved an LTFM‑funded West Middle bathroom renovation contract (~$289,000), a three‑year SRO cost amendment (~$293,700 first year), accepted a Safe Routes to School easement for Sweeney Elementary, and reviewed an opt‑in high‑school busing pilot.
Director of Finance & Operations David Drasovich presented the district's revised FY25–26 budget. Key figures cited in the presentation: revised general‑fund revenue increased ~6.96% (driven by a 114‑student enrollment increase and updated state/federal estimates) and revised expenditures rose ~3.57% ($4.7M) primarily for salary and benefit adjustments. The combined funds projection showed a June 30, 2026 projected fund balance of about $33.5 million. The board moved and approved the revised FY26 budget.
On facilities and contract actions, the board approved awarding the West Middle School bathroom renovation (LTFM funded) to the low bidder and recorded the award around $289,000. Administrators reported the east‑campus restroom project completed over the summer and said single‑user bathrooms reduced disruptions.
The board approved an amended multi‑year agreement with the City of Shakopee to maintain three school resource officers, with a first‑year cost of approximately $293,700 and 2% annual increases thereafter; the amendment realigned the agreement to the district fiscal year.
The board also accepted easement terms with the city to allow construction on a Safe Routes to School project at Sweeney Elementary; the city secured grant funding and the district will cover limited parking adjustment costs. Administration described the project timeline (construction mid‑June to mid‑August) and noted attorneys negotiated maintenance and snow‑removal responsibilities in the easement.
Administration briefed the board on a planned opt‑in busing pilot for grades 9–12 in 2026. Students would register through Infinite Campus, data would feed into routing software, and Palmer would use the opt‑in list to build more precise routes; district staff said they will follow up with families if students who sign up do not show at bus stops. The board asked that the district track savings, route efficiency and any student access issues.