GFW Public Schools board approves one‑year Open Ed contract; district to receive 25% of revenues

The GFW Public Schools board voted to approve a one‑year contract with Open Ed for the 2025–26 school year that will allow the district to enroll and serve homeschool students through Open Ed’s online program. Administration said the district would receive 25% of the revenue generated by students who enroll in Open Ed under the district’s umbrella.

Dr. Smith described the agreement as an opportunity to offer homeschool families a broader curriculum and generate revenue for the district. He said the legal review recommended changes before accepting any automatic renewal language; the contract version presented to the board was for one year with no automatic renewal. Administration said Open Ed initially proposed a multi‑year term, and that Open Ed may seek a two‑ or three‑year term as they invest in marketing and program start‑up.

Board members had no additional conditions and moved to approve the one‑year contract; the motion passed with an affirmative voice vote. Administration told the board it had sent the attorney’s requested edits to Open Ed and would return if Open Ed proposes a revised term.

Votes at a glance: The board approved the Open Ed contract by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript. The board later approved two district donations (see below) with recorded yes votes from board members Stair, Miller, Turtle and Breeze.

What remains to watch: Administration said it is counting zero Open Ed students in current budget planning; if students enroll, the district would receive its 25% share of the associated state funding each month. Any revised multi‑year contract or automatic renewal language would be brought back to the board for approval.