January 6th, 2025 Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Wooster City School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 6, 2025. The meeting included the swearing-in of new board members and the election of board officers, including president and vice president. Key procurement-related actions included the designation of the Daily Record as the official newspaper for legal notices, approval of fiscal procedures, and appointment of the superintendent and treasurer as purchasing and property disbursement agents. The board also approved legal counsel firms, designated architects for facilities projects, and approved the tax budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, resolutions were passed to authorize the superintendent to accept resignations and hire staff between meetings, facilitating operational continuity. Committee assignments and areas of responsibility for 2026 were also approved, with clarification on which committees require public meeting notices. Overall, the meeting focused on establishing governance protocols, fiscal management, and procurement-related designations to support district operations and capital projects.