Lebanon Board of Education 12/16/24

The Lebanon City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on December 16, 2024, where key procurement and budget topics were discussed. The board reviewed and approved minutes from previous meetings and received updates on transportation changes implemented to address driver shortages and improve efficiency. These changes have resulted in significant cost savings, including $75,000 in private transportation and an estimated $214,000 in maintenance savings from reducing the bus fleet. The superintendent proposed purchasing additional vans to help mitigate transportation challenges, suggesting the use of general funds for this purpose, which would require board approval and competitive bidding. The board also approved a resolution to apply for Ohio Facilities Construction Commission energy performance grants and loans, potentially accessing up to $2 million in grant money and low-interest loans for capital improvements such as roof replacements and lighting upgrades. Additionally, the board approved various personnel actions and an out-of-state student trip. Public comments addressed community concerns, but no direct procurement actions arose from those remarks.