August 10, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The August 10, 2026 meeting of the Westerville City Schools Board of Education focused on several key procurement and budgetary matters. The board approved the selection of Design Group Inc. Architects and Planners for design services related to the district's facilities master plan for South High School Phase 7, a project valued at approximately $3.2 million. Financial reports for July 2026 were reviewed and approved, including general fund receipts and expenditures, with an unencumbered fund balance of $180 million. The board also approved annual purchase orders and building budgets for fiscal year 2027, which cover self-sufficient funds and accounts for various school programs. Additionally, the board discussed transportation challenges, including a shortage of 14 bus drivers leading to route delays and double-backs, and approved resolutions related to transportation routes and declaring certain student transportation impractical, which impacts district costs. The board ratified a negotiated contract with the OAPSE 138 union and approved personnel actions including new hires, resignations, retirements, and supplemental contracts. Overall, the meeting addressed operational and capital improvement procurement, budget allocations, and contract approvals essential for the upcoming school year.