1-20-2026 Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting

The Parma City School District Board of Education held a meeting on January 20, 2026, where several procurement-related resolutions were approved. These included contracts with Lake Erie College and Kent State University to support college credit plus partnerships and career and technical education programs in digital media creative arts and visual communications. The board also approved a contract with Autumn Bridge Therapy LLC for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026-2027 high school and middle school course guides, which included updates to advanced placement courses, career technical education pathways, and new elective offerings. Financial resolutions were passed concerning investment ratifications, certificates over $3,000, and a resolution requesting the state tax commissioner to estimate tax rates to raise funds for school district purposes, specifically related to replacing emergency levies with a school district income tax. Public comments addressed concerns about the discontinuation of the PAGE gifted program and its impact on students, as well as questions about financial management and program decisions. The board emphasized transparency and committed to follow-up communications with concerned parents and community members.