South Western City Schools Board of Education Meeting - July 9, 2026

The South Western City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 9, 2026, focusing on several procurement and operational matters. Key agenda items included approval of an agreement with Directions for Youth and Families to provide behavioral health assessments and service plans for students in the 2026-27 school year, approval of a list of students deemed impractical to transport due to cost and scheduling issues, acceptance of a proposal from the Ohio School Plan for insurance coverage, authorization for the return of advances from federal grant funds to the general fund for fiscal year-end compliance, and an agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State's Office for assistance in preparing the annual comprehensive financial report. The board also approved multiple personnel actions involving resignations, retirements, and new hires, including plans for upcoming hiring events for bus drivers. Public participation included discussions on community engagement and advocacy for protecting public school funding. The board considered the creation of a Southwestern Communities Partnership Council to foster collaboration among local stakeholders to support students and families. All procurement-related motions were approved by roll call vote.