Lebanon Board of Education 6/15/26

The Lebanon City Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board reviewed and approved financial consent items including amended certificates of estimated resources, donations, student activity budgets, and agreements such as one with Hamilton County ESC. A significant portion of the meeting focused on transportation logistics and costs, specifically the payment in lieu of transportation for students attending schools deemed impractical to bus to, with detailed cost analyses presented. The board also approved resolutions authorizing the superintendent to determine impractical transportation cases and to offer payment in lieu of transportation. Personnel consent items including contracts, substitute employment, and extended days were approved. A major topic was the district's financial forecast highlighting a projected budget shortfall due to capped property tax revenues and rising expenses, leading to a board vote approving a resolution of necessity to raise additional school district revenue through an earned income tax. The board emphasized the need for sustainable funding to maintain educational quality amid state funding challenges. Additionally, the board adopted a new policy on artificial intelligence use in schools as required by state law. No contract awards or vendor selections were specifically mentioned, but the meeting included important budgetary and policy decisions affecting future procurement and funding.