Mentor Board Of Education Meeting October 13, 2026

The October 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Mentor Exempted Village Board of Education focused heavily on the district’s finances, proposed November operating levy, and school-consolidation planning. The superintendent said the 3.5-mill levy would generate about $9.6 million annually; if it fails, the district would need to make an additional $9.6 million in cuts before the 2027–28 school year. The district has already made reductions and is considering further staffing and program cuts. Board discussion also covered possible building closures, facility and special-education renovations, safety improvements, and related cost estimates; no building decisions or renovation awards were made. The interim CFO reported tax receipts were down $1.6 million year over year, while the district had received about $30,000 from consumables fees. Community speakers expressed differing views on the levy, student programs, staffing, and district leadership.

On procurement, the board considered a renewal of the Renaissance Education products and services subscription and a Wraparound Experts LLC contract for school psychologist services at St. Mary’s School, funded through that school’s nonpublic federal allocation rather than the district’s general fund. The transcript records motions and seconds for these items but does not clearly capture the final vote results for each. No major capital contract award or bid approval was identified. The board also began discussing a search process for a permanent CFO/treasurer, with possible search firms to be considered in early November.