The commission adopts a $132.6 million 2026 budget, most of which will go to public safety and justice spending.

The board reviews postsecondary outcomes—59% of grads enrolled in college, most staying in-state—and hears how the Education Foundation set a record for classroom grants, expanded teacher support, and topped $1 million in its endowment. Child Nutrition reports higher meal participation, a record 49.7% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and federal changes that could force verification of 100% of applications.