2/23/26 Solon Board of Education, Regular Meeting, 6:00pm

The Solon Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. The board approved payments related to security upgrades, a natatorium roof replacement, and the final payment for a middle school turf installation. They also approved the district's 5-year financial forecast, which indicated ongoing operating deficits and the need for additional revenues, validating the recent decision to place a levy on the ballot. Other procurement-related actions included approval of retirements, hiring of substitute teachers and certified bus drivers, and tuition reimbursements. The board also discussed ongoing financial communication efforts and upcoming recruitment events for bus drivers. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically mentioned, but the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility and staffing needs within the district.