Edgewood City Schools - Board of Education Organizational Meeting - 1/13/26

The Edgewood City Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting on January 13, 2026. The meeting included the swearing-in of new board members and the election of board officers such as president and vice president. Key procurement-related actions included approval of contracts such as the ESC contract for intervention specialists and a new contract with the City of Trenton for security services, aligning costs with Butler County Sheriff's Department rates. The board also approved the fiscal year 2027 tax budget and a request for tax advances to improve cash flow. Procedural items were approved to allow the superintendent to employ temporary personnel and manage various operational decisions without requiring full board approval each time. Additionally, the board discussed the impact of recent property tax reform legislation on future budgets and the need for ongoing financial forecasting. No new capital improvement projects or major purchasing decisions were reported. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session to consider personnel matters, including a recommendation for a new football coach, followed by approval of administrative and supplemental nominations.