July 22, 2026 - Special Meeting

The Groveport Madison Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on July 22, 2026, primarily addressing the approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Groveport Madison Police Department and Madison Township Police Department. The board discussed the three-year contracts, including the automatic renewal clause and the importance of maintaining community-based officers. They also addressed concerns about de-escalation training and feedback mechanisms for SRO performance. Additionally, the board approved a new salary schedule for the systems administrator position to remain competitive in the technology sector, noting challenges in recruitment and retention. Other personnel items, including administrative and certificated staff approvals, were also addressed. The meeting included public comments on safety, facility concerns, and the SRO program. No new capital projects or procurement contracts beyond the SRO MOUs and personnel salary adjustments were discussed.