Little Miami Schools Board of Education Meeting 2/25/25

The Little Miami Schools Board of Education held a meeting on February 25, 2025, covering a wide range of topics including student recognitions, curriculum updates, and community engagement programs. Significant procurement-related discussions included the approval of contracts for graduation venue rental at Wright State University, curriculum resources from Social Thinking, special education services from Applied Behavioral Services, and capital improvement projects such as stadium light upgrades awarded to Atkins and Stang, and paving work contracted to Superior Seal Coating. The board also approved donations totaling $5,200 for lunchroom accounts and athletic field maintenance. A detailed five-year financial forecast was presented, highlighting the impact of recent property tax reforms resulting in a projected $8.3 million revenue loss and flat revenue growth despite increasing expenditures due to student enrollment growth. The board approved personnel hires for the upcoming school year and summer positions, as well as partnership agreements with Sinclair Community College and the Warren County Career Center. Policy discussions included a controversial "Hate Does Not Belong Here" poster and a proposed school board visitation policy requiring background checks for unsupervised visits. Public comments reflected diverse community opinions on these policies and district governance. The board also discussed establishing a local Business Advisory Council to support career experience programs. Overall, the meeting combined routine operational approvals with significant policy debates and financial planning relevant to district procurement and budgeting.