June 29, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The June 29, 2026 meeting of the Westerville City Schools Board of Education primarily focused on recognizing student athletic achievements and academic accomplishments. The board approved several financial and procurement-related items, including the May 2026 financial report showing receipts of $210.2 million and expenses of $208 million in the general fund, and authorized "then and now" purchase orders exceeding $3,000 for various departments. They also approved final and temporary appropriations for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years, respectively, and authorized fund transfers to cover negative lunch balances totaling $100,446.27. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions including new hires, contract amendments, and leaves of absence. A resolution adopting the NIST cybersecurity framework to comply with Ohio House Bill 96 was passed, and donations totaling $16,641.80 were accepted, which helped cover outstanding senior balances. Several policy updates were approved, including those related to student handbooks, name/image/likeness in athletics, academic promotion, and information security. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for negotiations and employment matters.