Olentangy Schools, Board of Education 3.10.26

The Olentangy Schools Board of Education held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement and facilities-related topics. Key procurement activities involved the approval of an electrical services easement agreement for Elementary School 18 to facilitate power installation, and the use of a purchasing consortium (In Compliance) to manage bids for solar energy proposals and stadium LED light replacements. The board reviewed energy management efforts, highlighting significant cost savings and ongoing initiatives to improve energy efficiency, including a recent chiller replacement and plans to upgrade stadium lighting with projected annual savings of $156,000. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to transfer nearly $6.9 million back to the general fund following a bond issue passage, impacting capital projects and bus purchases. The meeting also covered the approval of the 2027-28 school calendar and several personnel appointments. No substantive actions were taken in executive session, which focused on the appointment of a public official.