Middletown BOE Regular Work Session Board Mtg. 6/8/2026

The Middletown Board of Education held a regular work session on June 8, 2026, where several procurement-related items were discussed and approved. The board approved contracts including a $125,670 contract with Butler County ESC for science and math adoptions, transportation provider contracts, and services for summer testing and therapy. Additionally, the board voted to approve the 2026 graduation list, the largest class since 1976. A significant policy discussion involved House Bill 96, a state mandate shifting cybersecurity responsibilities from IT to a broader organizational accountability, with plans to adopt related policies over the next three years. The board also passed a resolution authorizing expenditures related to educating the community about a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes, affirming these actions as a proper public purpose. The meeting included introductions of new personnel and updates on ongoing projects such as the relocation of the Early Learning Center and the opening of a new bus garage.