Board of Education Meeting - 03/16/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a meeting on March 16, 2026, focusing on various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of BusRight routing software to replace the current Transfinder system, and a $254,250 contract award to Imark Sports and Specialty Stands for the expansion of visitor bleachers at the high school stadium through the TIPS purchasing consortium. The board also authorized the establishment of Fund 017 for the library construction project, a pass-through fund to manage the $19 million bond proceeds for the community library expansion. Additionally, the board approved an amended contract with Ohio State University to add dedicated sports performance coaches at the middle and high school levels, not to exceed $49,950. The meeting included a detailed financial report highlighting strong fiscal performance, with revenues exceeding forecasts and expenditures under budget, and a presentation on a recent bond refunding that resulted in a credit rating upgrade and approximately $688,000 in cash flow savings. Discussions also covered strategic planning consultant selection criteria and playground relocation costs. Several personnel contracts and resignations were approved as well. No new bids or RFPs were initiated during this meeting, but the board discussed upcoming strategic planning and vendor selection processes.