Votes at a glance: Marshall School Board approves FY2027 preliminary budget, middle school parking lot contract and routine items

The Marshall Public School District board held multiple formal votes during the meeting. Key outcomes approved by majority/voice vote:

- Consent agenda: Approved (motion by Sarah Runie; second by Tim). The board approved routine consent items by voice vote.

- Approval of bills (May 2026): Approved (mover Sarah Brink; second Tim). A voice vote carried the bills approval; one member reported a computer issue but participated by voice.

- Resolution establishing filing dates for affidavit of candidacy: Approved (dates set July 14–28). The board noted a candidate information session on July 7 with Ray Queener scheduled from 4:30–6:30 pm.

- Superintendent incentive compensation for FY2027: Approved by the board; Superintendent Jeremy previously pledged to decline the incentive payment if the operating referendum failed and will decline the compensation.

- FY2027 preliminary budget: Approved (mover Jeff; second Sarah Runie). The preliminary budget incorporates the cuts presented by the business office and is presented as balanced for FY2027 pending audit.

- Contract award: Approved contract with Joel Riley Construction for the middle school parking lot (mover Jeff; second Tim). Work is expected to begin as early as next week with a mid-August target completion, weather permitting.

- Appointment: Approved two student representatives to the community services advisory board (mover Tim; second Sarah Brink).

Several items were passed by voice vote with no detailed roll-call recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned with no additional business.