July 21st, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Wooster City School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of purchasing two school buses for $323,664 and two vans for $158,925, with funding coming from the general fund and permanent improvement funds respectively. The board also approved participation in the In Compliance National Purchasing Consortium and authorized a construction manager at risk (CMR) agreement with Rescili Construction for the Parkview Elementary project to expedite construction timelines. Additionally, the board reviewed budget impacts related to state funding changes, including a shift to guaranteed minimum funding and increased costs for educating students placed out of district. Other procurement-related approvals included renewing a fingerprinting agreement and various service contracts for special education and health services. The meeting also covered operational topics such as gym floor refinishing and strategic planning updates, but no new business or public participation was noted.