July 29th, 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Wooster City School District held a special board meeting on June 29, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and procurement matters. The board approved the fourth year of a five-year contract with Sodexo for food services, including updated budget figures. They also approved the FY26 amended appropriations totaling approximately $91.4 million, fund-to-fund transfers including a $450,000 transfer to the severance fund, and permanent transfers to cover various operational needs. Discussions included school fees for the upcoming year, with no changes proposed, and the financial management of the G Recreation Center, highlighting its community use and associated costs. The board also touched on insurance appraisal practices for district assets, considering options beyond the current Ohio School Plan consortium. Motions related to these financial and procurement decisions were unanimously approved by the board members present.