Ohio County Board of Education Regular Meeting, September 28, 2026

The Ohio County Board of Education regular meeting was held September 28, 2026. The board reviewed fiscal year 2026 financial statements: revenues were approximately $89.75 million, spending exceeded revenue by about $4 million, and the general and special revenue fund carryover was $14.68 million, down from $18.90 million the prior year. Officials attributed the pressure largely to declining tax revenue and discussed expected revenue recovery, rising operating costs, and beginning the next budget process earlier. The report also listed approximately $2.89 million in future capital-project amounts; officials said most bond-related work was recorded in fiscal year 2026. The board unanimously approved the consent items presented, including paid bills. A reference was made to bids for used vehicles, but the transcript does not establish the bid outcome or details.

Board members questioned maintenance spending, including plumbing work across school buildings, and discussed whether additional staff or equipment could reduce reliance on outside plumbing services; administrators said they could assess the issue and bring it back to the board. Paid bills discussed included approximately $53,000 for Learning A-Z site licenses, payments to the City of Wheeling for school resource officers, and other maintenance expenses. The board also considered an attendance-policy revision, with a motion to approve it subject to a clarification; the transcript does not capture a clear vote on that item. No major new contract award or solicitation was clearly identified.