South Western City Schools Board of Education Meeting - June 8, 2026

The South Western City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on June 8, 2026, which included recognition of numerous retirees for their years of dedicated service to the district. The board approved several fiscal items including revised permanent appropriations, May investments, payment of bills, and agreements with community organizations such as Communities and Schools and the YMCA for student support and alternative education programs. A significant agenda item was the approval of a resolution to declare the necessity for a bond levy on November 3, 2026, to secure local funding for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission partnership to replace Grove City and Westland high schools. The board clarified that this bond levy is for capital improvements only and will not affect operational funding or extracurricular activities. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and changes in employment, as well as an adjustment to the substitute bus driver hourly rate. The meeting also featured presentations of awards and recognitions, including the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for fiscal accountability. Upcoming hiring events for bus drivers were announced to address staffing needs.