Sycamore Schools Board Meeting June 24, 2026

The Sycamore Community Schools Board held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing extensively on the transition to NEOLA policies to replace the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) policies. The board discussed the benefits of NEOLA's legal compliance, policy clarity, and administrative guidelines, with a goal to complete guideline reviews by December 2026. Several contracts were approved, including agreements with Applied Behavioral Services, Western Nursing Services, Cincinnati Center for Autism, Warren County Educational Service Center, and Fortinet for firewall services. The board also approved the monthly financial report for May 2026, final and temporary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and end-of-year fund transfers. Discussions included property tax valuation issues related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) refunds, transportation operational challenges, and potential green energy initiatives. Additionally, fees for academic consumables and extracurricular activities were approved, and an out-of-town field trip for the high school girls' soccer team was authorized. The meeting concluded with scheduling upcoming board retreats and entering executive session without reconvening.