Records Commission Meeting/Board of Education Meeting - 05/18/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools held a combined Records Commission and Board of Education meeting on May 18, 2026. Key procurement and budget-related discussions included approval of an updated records retention schedule and records disposition list, ensuring compliance with state archival and public records laws. The board approved a contract with Ability Matters LLC for educational placement services for a student for summer 2026 and the 2026-27 school year. A significant purchase of Lenovo Chromebooks from Pyex Pinex Incorporated was approved at a cost of $370,129 to replace aging student devices, with plans to continue a multi-year replacement cycle. The board also approved the 2027 tax budget for the community library, reflecting increased staffing and service costs due to facility expansion. Additionally, the board selected the Impact Group as the consulting firm for developing a comprehensive strategic plan, with discussions on scheduling a kickoff retreat. Other financial items included approval of fund transfers related to employee severance and enrollment in the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation group experience rating program to reduce premium risk. The meeting concluded with various contract approvals for staff resignations, new hires, and supplemental contracts for the 2026-27 school year.