Mentor Board of Education Meeting: Nov 10, 2026

At the November 10, 2026 regular meeting of the Mentor Exempted Village Board of Education, the board heard proposals from firms for a treasurer search, with the stated goal of choosing a firm that evening. K12 Consulting quoted $8,900, with optional $750 charges for in-district profile meetings and a finalist meet-and-greet. Finding Leaders quoted $7,900, with advertising and possible candidate expenses additional; members discussed an unclear advertising estimate. OSBA was also considered. Members compared the firms’ experience, recruitment reach, and approach to Ohio’s limited pool of licensed school treasurers, and discussed shared-service possibilities. The transcript ends before a motion or vote selecting a firm is recorded, so no award is identifiable in the provided portion.

The superintendent also updated the board on school-consolidation planning, including possible building renovations and needs such as classroom space, fencing, restrooms, accessibility, and building-system work; estimates were still being developed, with a final plan expected the following week. The CFO reported year-to-date revenue was $2.7 million lower and expenditures $873,000 higher than the prior year, and noted that the 3.5-mill operating levy appeared to have passed. Financial reports and appropriation modifications were presented, and a consent item was described as a federal-grant pass-through for a service agreement with Western Reserve. The board also approved an epinephrine-policy update and legislative-platform changes, including support for student data privacy and safe technology use.