August 13, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Riverside Local Schools Board of Education held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing extensively on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects, budget forecasts, and procurement decisions. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Buckeye school construction project, with timelines for completion and subcontractor contracts nearing finalization. The board reviewed and approved several consent agenda items related to buildings, grounds, and operations, including school bus routes, van and truck purchases funded by insurance proceeds, and a resolution authorizing parent contracts for student bus transportation. The board also discussed the strategic plan for 2026-2029 and the financial challenges facing the district, highlighting the need for a 1% earned income tax levy on the November ballot to support operations and capital improvements such as high school renovations and junior high demolition. The treasurer presented a detailed five-year financial forecast emphasizing rising healthcare and operational costs, revenue limitations due to House Bill 920, and the district's reliance on local taxes. The board voted to postpone approval of an administrative organizational chart to allow further discussion. Overall, the meeting addressed critical procurement and budgetary decisions to sustain district operations and infrastructure improvements.