Board of Education Meeting - 06/15/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for educational placements with Learning Spectrum, instructional resources with McGraw Hill Gleno Health for $3,992.92, and transportation contracts with Tristar Transportation Corporation and Maine Transportation LLC for the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved a contract with B. Martin Construction LLC for $123 million in facility improvements, specifically for concrete pads and electrical service installation at the high school baseball and softball fields. Additionally, the board reviewed a comprehensive facility master plan with renovation and expansion recommendations totaling approximately $123 million, focusing on elementary school capacity and long-term district growth. Transfers of funds from the Sunbury Meadows Community Development Authority to the district's permanent improvement fund were also approved to support capital projects. The meeting included discussions on prioritizing facility projects, legislative updates affecting schools, and recognition of the district's fiscal accountability with an Auditor of State award with distinction. Several personnel contracts and volunteer approvals were also ratified.