5/11/26 Solon Board of Education, Regular Meeting, 6:00pm

The Solon Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The board approved payment of bills totaling $238,775.44, primarily for the high school natatorium restoration project with Infinity Construction. They also approved a resolution designating PNC Bank and Wells Fargo as depositories for public monies for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Additionally, the board approved a purchase order related to band uniform cleaning and authorized compensation for transportation deemed impractical for certain private school students. A significant discussion focused on addressing a critical shortage of bus drivers due to wage competitiveness, leading to a letter of agreement with the union to adjust salary schedules starting the new fiscal year. The board also approved various personnel actions including resignations, rehiring retired employees, contract renewals, and new hires. The meeting included information on building usage permits, student achievements, and upcoming recruitment events for bus drivers. No new capital projects or large-scale procurement contracts beyond those mentioned were discussed.