SMFCSD Board Meeting 2026-06-10

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related topics. The board discussed expanding gifted education services, including hiring licensed gifted intervention specialists to reduce reliance on contracted services, which is expected to save the district money. They approved personnel recommendations, including summer curriculum work funded through existing professional development budgets, and addressed coaching supplements and facility manager hires. The board also approved a substitute bus driver trainee job description to address ongoing driver shortages. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to discussing levy options to address a $4.7 million emergency levy expiring at year-end, with members expressing concerns about income tax levies versus property tax levies and the impact on taxpayers. Ultimately, the board moved forward with a motion to request a property tax levy of 3.24 mills for five years to maintain current funding levels. Additionally, the board adopted a new policy on artificial intelligence usage in schools to comply with state mandates, despite some concerns about increased bureaucracy and screen time. Finally, there was a robust discussion about phasing out routine Chromebook use in grades K-6 to reduce screen exposure, with plans to balance technology use and traditional learning methods. Several agenda items, including revised policies and SAT pulse discussions, were tabled for a future meeting.