Anthony Wayne Board of Education Meeting - February 9, 2026

The Anthony Wayne Board of Education held its February 9, 2026 meeting, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board authorized the treasurer to advertise for the purchase of three 84-passenger school buses using permanent improvement funds, continuing their practice of replacing multiple buses annually. Additionally, the board approved a safety grant of $17,109.21 awarded by the Ohio Attorney General's office. Financial updates were provided, including a discussion of the district's financial forecast and the impact of recent Ohio House Bills on property tax revenues and levy calculations. The board also approved two overnight trips for varsity baseball and softball teams and maintained membership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The meeting featured presentations on the newly formed Generals for Generations Foundation, aimed at enhancing student experiences through private philanthropy, and community concerns regarding potential data center developments and their financial and environmental impacts on the district. No current data center projects or incentive negotiations were reported to the board at this time.