Board of Education Meeting - 04/20/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of a five-year, $468,220 contract with Amplify Desmos for K-5 math instructional resources, following a detailed review and debate about curriculum options and technology use. The board also approved an amendment to the architectural agreement for the 2024-25 building renovations project, honoring commitments from the 2016 bond issue, and authorized a contract with Southern Bleacher Company for the high school baseball and softball bleacher press box project. Additionally, the board approved extended field trips and voted to waive the requirement for staff to make up two calamity days for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting featured presentations from three firms competing to facilitate the district's strategic planning process, with the board planning to select a firm in May. Curriculum adoption updates were provided, including plans to consider science and early literacy programs in upcoming meetings. Financial reports indicated the district's stable fiscal position with expenditures below forecast and revenues slightly trailing due to timing issues. The board also discussed policy updates and volunteer approvals, concluding with scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.