# Elyria Board of Education Meeting, November 4, 2026


**Body:** Elyria Schools Pioneer TV
**Date:** November 03, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Elyria Board of Education meeting on November 4, 2026, included an informational presentation from Lorain County Public Health on the Safe Routes to School partnership. The presenter reported $180,000 in Ohio Department of Transportation grant funding secured since 2022 for safety and educational programming, and more than $1.75 million secured by the city since 2023 for infrastructure such as sidewalks, signals, and crosswalks. The partnership provided $10,000 for a kindergarten physical education curriculum that teaches bike riding; a further $20,000 investment to expand the program to Westwood and Hamilton elementary schools is under consideration. The presentation required no board action. The board also noted the recent passage of Issue 4, with the treasurer describing the additional revenue as intended to sustain existing programs and services rather than expand operations.

The board approved meeting minutes, accepted a donation of apples from Grouit Farm, approved superintendent action items including out-of-state and overnight student field trips, and approved personnel items, including stipends of up to $1,500 per year for MTSS building facilitators. No contracts, vendor selections, or bids were considered. The board approved an executive session concerning matters required to remain confidential under law, with possible action to follow.

**Source:** Elyria Schools Pioneer TV