Marysville Exempted Village Schools January 15, 2026 BOE Meeting

The Marysville Exempted Village Schools Board of Education held a meeting on January 15, 2026, focusing on several key topics including mental health initiatives, school funding challenges, and new program proposals. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County regarding the Project AWARE grant, a $7.1 million four-year initiative supporting school-based mental health services. The board discussed the allocation of approximately $195,678 in grant funds directly to Marysville Schools for behavioral health programs, including staffing, training, and prevention efforts. Additionally, the board reviewed the financial impact of recent state legislation on school funding, highlighting concerns about reduced revenue growth due to property tax reforms and the effects on the district's budget forecast. The meeting also included approval of superintendent action items such as course additions and overnight trips, and introduced the potential implementation of the U.S. Army Junior ROTC program, which would be partially funded by the Army covering 50% of instructor salaries and equipment costs. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but the discussion emphasized ongoing grant-funded mental health services and the financial implications of legislative changes on future budgeting and program sustainability.