August 11, 2026

The New Albany Communications Board of Education meeting on August 11, 2026, included several presentations and updates relevant to district operations and procurement. Key procurement-related discussions involved the transportation department's acquisition of three new buses and 45 stop arm cameras funded partly by a $13,370 Ohio School Bus Safety Grant, as well as a $4,750 grant for staff training on emergency response. The board also reviewed and approved the student parking agreement with the Church of the Resurrection, setting the fee at $100 per year. Updates on ongoing capital improvement projects were provided, including progress on the primary school construction and the athletic campus development, highlighting substantial completion of underground plumbing, electrical work, and structural steel installation. Budget discussions covered the five-year financial forecast, noting a projected spending deficit in the current year but positive cash balances in the near term, with emphasis on prudent staffing and expenditure management. Additionally, the board discussed career pathway audits and potential future investments in career coordinator roles to enhance student career readiness. Motions were passed to approve superintendent action items, including personnel changes and transportation routes for the upcoming school year.