Board of Education Meeting - 06/29/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 29, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of an amended fund transfer of $15,975.74 from the High School Athletic Tournament to the Athletics account, and the transfer of $15,260.36 from stale checks to the capital projects fund. The board also approved the temporary appropriations resolution for fiscal year 2027 and agreements for audit services with the Ohio Auditor of State's Local Government Services section, including a $938 contract for the Sunbury Meadows Community Development Authority audit. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new walk-in freezer/cooler from the food service or capital projects fund, pending final funding source determination. Discussions included the potential rental of the Covelli Center for future graduation ceremonies due to capacity and weather concerns, though the board favored maintaining graduations at the high school for tradition and cost reasons. The board also considered eliminating student fees for athletics and extracurricular activities for the upcoming year and discussed the possibility of addressing AP exam fees in the future. Several personnel contracts and resignations were approved as well. Overall, the meeting focused on fiscal management, facility planning, and student-related fee policies with multiple motions passed to support these areas.