02/09/2026 CWLS Board Meeting

The Canal Winchester Local Schools Board held a meeting on February 9, 2026, focusing primarily on student behavior data, disciplinary actions, and financial forecasting. The board reviewed detailed semester 1 behavior and discipline statistics across all school buildings, noting significant decreases in suspensions and expulsions, and highlighted the effectiveness of new policies such as the cell phone policy at the high school. Transportation behavior and safety were also discussed, with low bus suspension numbers reported. Financially, the treasurer presented a five-year forecast showing challenges due to state funding cuts and property tax reforms, resulting in projected budget deficits. The board approved the submission of the financial forecast to the Ohio Department of Education and approved additional payments related to transportation. Policy updates and the superintendent's performance evaluation process were also addressed. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.