NAPLS Board of Education Regular Meeting Dec. 8, 2025

The New Albany Plain Local Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 8, 2025. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and the agenda, public participation with community members expressing appreciation for outgoing board president Debbie Kalinowski, and updates from the superintendent and staff. Key procurement-related discussions involved the ongoing elementary school construction project, with plans to present a guaranteed maximum price and related resolutions in January 2026. The board also reviewed updates to the high school program of studies, including new course offerings and technology-related curriculum changes such as the adoption of a cybersecurity program aligned with Ohio House Bill 96. Additionally, the board approved grants received from Amazon Web Services and OSLN STEM classroom funding, and authorized early tax collection advances to improve cash flow. The meeting concluded with personnel updates, including retirements and technology purchases like Chromebook replacements for state testing. The board also approved the appointment of a new board president effective January 1, 2026.