South Western City Schools Board of Education Meeting - October 26, 2026

South Western City Schools Board of Education meeting, October 26, 2026. The board heard a Grove City High School presentation on instruction, student support, and community involvement, followed by a report on staff recruitment, retention, and turnover. The HR report described hiring and recruitment efforts, exit- and stay-survey findings, and professional development and apprenticeship pathways; no contract awards, vendor selections, or other purchasing decisions were reported. The board approved a fiscal-operations transportation item under Ohio law and approved personnel actions involving three classified employees. No spending amounts were specified in either action.

During discussion, a board member reported on the district’s AI task force, student feedback sessions, and a small grant supporting AI literacy. The board discussed preparing students and staff to use AI thoughtfully, including ethical considerations, but did not identify a related procurement. Overall, no procurement activity was identified.