4/13/26 Solon Board of Education, Regular Meeting, 6:00pm

The Solon Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved purchase orders and then-and-now certificates related to security replacements, media center furniture, and construction cleanup at Roxberry. The district's five-year financial forecast was submitted, highlighting a positive fund balance projection contingent on a 6.9 mill operating levy, with a significant deficit anticipated if the levy does not pass. The board also approved contracts for new and retiring staff, including limited teaching contracts and retiree rehirings, as part of fiscal strategies to manage staffing costs. Additionally, the board discussed the need for bus drivers and ongoing efforts to maintain transportation services. No new capital projects or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting included routine approvals impacting district operations and budgeting.