Mentor Board of Education Special Meeting: August 11, 2026

The Mentor Board of Education held a special meeting on August 11, 2026, to conduct a hearing on the proposed special education budget for fiscal year 2027. The discussion focused on federal funding allocations under various titles including Title 1A, Title 2A, Title 3, Title 4, IDAB, and early childhood preschool programs. Board members reviewed decreases in funding, notably a $48,887 reduction in Title 2A and a $34,830 decrease in IDA, which would impact professional development and supplies for special education. Modest increases were noted in Title 1, Title 3, and Title 4 budgets. The reductions were attributed to changes in federal funding and the absence of carryover funds. It was clarified that these budget changes would not affect the CARES program, which is self-funded. No formal vote was required at this meeting, as it was primarily for stakeholder input and budget presentation.