Sycamore Schools Board Meeting August 5, 2026

The Sycamore Community Schools Board held a meeting on August 5, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and procurement matters. The board reviewed the fiscal year 2026 financial update, including a five-year forecast highlighting transfers from the general fund to the permanent improvement fund and state foundation funding changes. Discussions emphasized the importance of managing expenditures, particularly in purchase services and materials, and maintaining cash balance thresholds. The board also debated legal review policies for district contracts, considering thresholds for when contracts require legal counsel review to balance fiscal responsibility and risk management. Several contract approvals were made, including agreements for speech pathology services, student support services with the cities of Blue Ash and Montgomery, and a transportation services contract with Redkey Transportation Services, which was noted for cost reductions through route optimization. Additionally, the board approved capital improvement expenditures related to building security upgrades funded through the permanent improvement fund. The meeting concluded with personnel updates and preparations for the upcoming school year.