Westlake City School District Board of Education Special Meeting February 9, 2026

The Westlake City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 9, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing staff excellence and awarding the Purple Star designation to all district schools for their support of military families. The meeting included presentations honoring classified and certified staff members for their outstanding contributions to the district. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming legislative proposals related to school recess and reviewed committee reports, including finance updates on the district's five-year capital plan and budget forecasting. The board also approved updates to the early entrance handbook reflecting recent state rule changes affecting kindergarten and first-grade admissions. No procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this meeting.