SMFCSD Board Meeting 2026-08-03

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board held a meeting on August 3, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract for mental health services with Child Guidance and Family Solutions for the 2026-27 school year, funded by state student health and wellness funds totaling approximately $371,000. The board also approved bus stops and routes for the 2026-27 school year, along with resolutions authorizing the superintendent to determine impracticality of transporting certain students and approving payment in lieu of transportation for 15 students. Additionally, the board approved a fiscal year 2027 appropriations amendment to allocate over $30,000 for a newly awarded school psychologist intern grant. A resolution was passed to authorize the sale of real property at Forest Brook in Monroe Falls via a bid process. The board discussed strategic planning, including a five-year plan with goals related to student learning, culture, well-being, operations, communication, and fiscal accountability. They also reviewed and planned to update the board handbook to a more dynamic web-based format. A proposal to add a board comment section to meetings was discussed but no vote was taken. Motions related to personnel recommendations and attendance policy updates were approved. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract approvals, budget amendments, and policy discussions impacting district operations and procurement activities.