Medina City Schools Board of Education Meeting 8/11/26

The Medina City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on administrative updates and financial reports for the district. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of bus routes, which is a new legislative requirement, and several service agreements, including one with Saint Francis involving pass-through funds for a private school. The board also reviewed the district's financial summary for June, noting revenues, expenditures, and investment income, as well as projections for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved multiple action items related to personnel and finance, including hiring new staff and approving grants such as a $6,000 drug testing program grant. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a new policy on the use of cell phones in school buildings in response to state legislation, though some members expressed concerns about enforcement challenges. No major capital improvement projects or large contract awards were detailed in the meeting.