Westlake City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting June 30, 2026

The Westlake City School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing on financial and operational updates as the fiscal year ended. The treasurer presented the final appropriation measures, noting a deficit spending of about one million dollars but a strong carryover fund of approximately $32 million. The board approved advances for federal grants and athletic department funding, as well as transfers related to retirements. Discussions included budget forecasting challenges, salary and benefits increases, and inflation impacts on capital expenditures such as bus purchases and building projects. The superintendent presented multiple contract approvals, including a $6,500 rental agreement for turfed fields from the City of Westlake, and accepted donations totaling nearly $60,000 in equipment and funds for various school programs. The board also approved policies related to AI use and online day plans, the academic calendar for 2027-28, and seasonal employee hires. Overall, the meeting involved several procurement-related decisions, budget appropriations, and contract approvals essential for district operations and capital improvements.