School Board Workshop Minutes
The legislative update provided an overview of the 2026 session, current political landscape, and key issues influencing the 2027 session, such as artificial intelligence, school safety, and teacher retention. The Board celebrated the successful acquisition of a $650,000 legislative appropriation for the Early Learning Center project. During the legislative priorities discussion, members identified areas for the 2027 platform, including mental health services, competitive teacher compensation, early learning and literacy initiatives, student data accountability, technology-based assessment concerns, exceptional student education policy, and the potential impact of property tax changes.