Lebanon Board of Education 3/23/26

The Lebanon City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on March 23, 2026, which included a brief public meeting to consider the reemployment of a retired superintendent, Jennifer Duff, with a formal vote to be held at a future meeting. The board recognized students and staff for community contributions and discussed various school updates, including student discipline data and academic scheduling. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on approving a school energy performance contract project with Vista Consulting, involving a $4.456 million project to upgrade lighting to LED, HVAC automation, and other energy-saving measures. The district plans to finance $1 million of this through a low-interest loan from the Ohio School Facilities Commission, with the remainder funded through existing loans and grants. The board also approved amendments to superintendent and treasurer contracts, a new cash balance policy to manage financial sustainability, and various personnel and educational consent items. Financial reports highlighted cash balance trends and the impact of property tax reforms on district finances. Motions to approve these items were passed unanimously.