Kettering Board of Education Regular Session Meeting 8-18-2026

Kettering City Schools Board of Education regular session, August 18, 2026. The board unanimously approved Peterson Construction Company as the best-value construction manager at risk and authorized a contract for preconstruction services for the district’s facilities project. Presentations covered the project’s phased design and budget checkpoints, educational visioning for planned school renovations and a new middle school, and relocation of baseball and softball fields. The treasurer reported an overall net positive forecast variance of $870,000 and discussed planning capital funds alongside anticipated bond proceeds. The board also approved the July financial report, amended appropriations, and renewal of the district’s public-funds deposit agreement with JPMorgan Chase; no dollar amount for the bank agreement was stated. A consultant agreement with Lisa Sorenson was also included in the approved teaching and learning agenda.

The board approved two lease agreements for redevelopment of the unused Barnes building: a 30-year base lease to the Montgomery County Port Authority and a project lease under which the renovated space will be leased back to the district and Cohatch. The approximately 75,000-square-foot building is expected to provide about 40,000 square feet for district administrative offices and 35,000 square feet for Cohatch. The presentation said the project would create no direct district debt or funding obligation; the district would manage common areas, with Cohatch contributing a prorated share of routine maintenance. If the district reclaims the entire space, the agreement requires 12 months’ notice and a $250,000 termination fee. Construction and redevelopment are being managed by Cohatch under separate agreements. The lease approvals and other agenda items passed by roll-call vote.