Board of Education Meeting - 07/20/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 20, 2026, where they discussed various procurement and budget-related items. Key contract approvals included a $61,513 agreement with BridgeEd LLC for employee support services, a $50,750 contract with Lexia Learning Systems for K-5 adaptive reading resources, and the purchase of Lenovo Chromebooks for staff from Pyrex Incorporated at a cost of $84,846. The board also approved a contract with Multi Ventures Limited for the replacement of a boiler at Big Walnut Elementary School, estimated at $155,000, and a three-year propane purchase agreement with Shilling Propane at $1.489 per gallon. Additionally, the board approved a tax increment financing compensation agreement with the village of Galina related to a mixed-use development on the former Arrowhead Golf Course property, designed to ensure funding for public improvements and maintain district revenue. Discussions included financial reports showing a favorable year-end surplus and budget management, as well as strategic planning and evaluation frameworks for district leadership. Public participation included a community request for transparent and equitable access to school-owned softball fields. Several personnel contracts and resignations were also approved during the meeting.