Little Miami Schools Board of Education Meeting 5/27/26

The Little Miami Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 27, 2026, where significant attention was given to transportation challenges, including a shortage of bus drivers and the proposal to contract routing services to First Student. The board discussed the ongoing difficulties in maintaining reliable transportation routes, the recruitment efforts for bus drivers, and the potential benefits and concerns related to outsourcing routing services. Despite opposition from some staff and community members who favored internal solutions, the board approved multiple contracts, including the First Student routing services contract, which was noted to save approximately $24,000 compared to a full-time employee. Other procurement actions included contracts for student services, curriculum purchases, and technology upgrades such as moving the phone system to a new server. The board also approved personnel hires, including a new transportation supervisor, and several field trips. Additionally, there were discussions about legal and financial audit contracts, though motions to reconsider these were not added to the agenda. The meeting concluded with a resolution related to a workers' compensation settlement and a donation approval. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on transportation procurement and staffing issues, contract approvals for various district services, and community concerns about district operations and governance.