Cuyahoga Falls City Schools BOE Regular Meeting 6/30/2026

The Cuyahoga Falls City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 30, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a change order for Hammond Incorporated due to unforeseen soil issues impacting a parking lot construction project, with an additional cost beyond the contingency funds. The board also ratified an agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, reflecting collaborative labor negotiations. Budget discussions covered final appropriations for fiscal year 2026, temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and monthly spending and investment reports, highlighting financial management challenges due to earlier forecasting deadlines. Additionally, the board approved renewals and contracts related to ADA accessibility software, online learning plans, and curriculum tools such as Wilson Language Training and Pearson's AIMSweb. Organizational restructuring was approved to consolidate administrative roles, including the elimination of the Director of Special Education position with duties reassigned under the Director of Student Services, a move discussed for its community perception implications. The board also approved a resolution to place an additional 5.5 mill tax levy on the ballot to support current expenses. Policy updates reflecting state law changes were reviewed for future approval. Presentations included the introduction of the Black Tiger Academy, a new blended learning program aimed at supporting students struggling in traditional settings, designed to be cost-neutral and to reduce reliance on home instruction and alternative placements.