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Faribault board approves FY2026 budget and a slate of contracts and resolutions; Moore records multiple dissenting votes
Summary
At the May 18 meeting the board approved the FY2026 final budget 5-1 and a series of resolutions, curriculum adoptions, vendor recommendations, and agreements. Most routine items passed unanimously or by 5-1 tallies; board member Linda Moore voted against several items.
The Faribault Public Schools Board approved the district’s FY2026 final budget and a package of resolutions, contracts, curriculum adoptions and calendar changes at its May 18 meeting.
The FY2026 final budget passed on a 5-1 roll-call vote; Linda Moore voted against the budget. Superintendent Jamie Bente reminded the board of Policy 209 Section E.10 (that personnel critiques be directed to the superintendent) during budget discussion as recorded in the minutes.
Other actions taken (votes recorded in the minutes): - Resolution 26-26 (Gifts/Donations): approved by roll-call vote, 5-1 (Moore opposed). - Resolution 26-27 (2026-2027 membership in the Minnesota State High School League): approved 5-1 (Moore opposed). - Extended trip request to New York City: approved unanimously, 6-0. - Revisions to the 2026-2027 school calendar: approved unanimously, 6-0. - Approval of the 2027-2028 school calendar: approved unanimously, 6-0. - Approval of K-5 English Language Arts curriculum: approved 5-1 (Moore opposed). - Recommendation for Multi-Function Printer/Managed Print Services: approved 6-0. - Recommendation for Phone System: approved 6-0. - Recommendation for Food Service Management Company: approved 5-1 (Moore opposed). - Resolution 26-28 (probationary teachers to be nonrenewed for 2026-2027): approved unanimously 6-0. - FY2027 agreements with Nerstrand Elementary Charter School (technology, nursing, custodial service agreements): approved unanimously, 6-0.
Why it matters: The budget adoption sets district spending priorities for FY2026. The votes also finalize several operational contracts, the K-5 ELA curriculum adoption, and calendar adjustments that affect students and staff for the coming school year.
What the minutes show and what they do not: The minutes record motions, movers/seconders, and roll-call tallies for each listed item. They do not include extended debate transcripts or detailed contract terms in the public minutes; specific contract amounts or vendor names beyond the item labels are not specified in the minutes.
