6/30/26 Solon Board of Education, Regular Meeting, 8:15am

The Solon Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing on fiscal year-end financial approvals and operational matters for the upcoming school year. Key procurement-related actions included approval of bills totaling $321,600.18, final transfers and advances to close out fiscal year 2026, and temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2027. The board approved a significant total appropriations increase of $8,746,041.19 to cover capital projects, including payments related to natatorium restoration. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of a strategic property at 6830 Sam Center Road to consolidate district land holdings for potential future construction. Other procurement-related approvals included certification of bus drivers, supplemental and pupil activity contracts for coaching staff, and tuition reimbursements. The meeting also addressed transportation impracticality declarations for certain private school students, enabling payment in lieu of transportation. These actions reflect the district's ongoing capital improvement efforts, operational budgeting, and staffing procurement for the 2026-27 school year.