May 19th, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Wooster City School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily focused on educational recognitions, retiree honors, and significant facility and budgetary decisions. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract with MCB Paving LLC for summer paving work valued at $199,236.22 and a $1.68 million contract with Fanning Howey for an HVAC replacement project at Wooster High School. The board also approved a funding agreement for a $7,500 United Way micro grant and authorized participation in the Ohio School Council's electric supply program. A major agenda item was the approval of a contract with Mobile Modular Management Corp for the purchase and installation of modular classrooms at an estimated cost of $8.38 million, with a 10% change order threshold. This modular solution is intended as a temporary measure to address facility challenges, particularly the closure of Cornerstone Elementary due to mold and maintenance issues. The board discussed the financial forecast, noting the need for future operating levies and the fiscal challenges posed by declining revenues and rising costs. Additionally, the board voted to end the district-wide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) free lunch program due to significant financial losses. The meeting included extensive public participation expressing diverse views on facility plans, modular classrooms, and community trust. Several policy updates related to AI and travel were also approved. Overall, the meeting addressed critical procurement and budgetary decisions aimed at maintaining educational services amid facility and financial constraints.