December 16th, 2025 Board of Education Meeting

The Wooster City School District Board of Education held a meeting on December 16, 2025, primarily focused on student recognitions, academic program updates, and significant discussions regarding facilities and finance. A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing options for addressing aging school buildings, including the potential construction of new K-5 or 3-5 school buildings. The administration recommended against pursuing a bond levy at this time due to recent unsuccessful levy attempts and concerns about community tax burden, instead proposing to finance the projects through Certificates of Participation (COPS), a form of loan. The financial implications of these options were discussed in detail, including estimated costs, annual payments, and impacts on future operating levies. The board also approved a $9,600 payment for board meeting software and a $40,000 grant for a new PA system at Melrose Elementary. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to keep levy options open for a potential May 2026 election, allowing the incoming board to make final decisions. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the facilities financing discussion sets the stage for future procurement and capital improvement projects.