8/19/26 Board of Education

The Forest Hills School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 19, 2026. The meeting included updates on school openings, staff additions, and student activities, as well as public commentary addressing community engagement and facility use contracts. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the district's financial forecast presented by the treasurer, highlighting revenue sources, expenditure projections, and the impact of property tax legislation on future budgets. The board reviewed and approved consent agenda items including human resources reports, transportation resolutions, overnight field trips, and contracts for student services such as orientation and mobility. The financial forecast underscored the need for future levy considerations due to rising expenditures outpacing stagnant revenues, with detailed explanations of tax increment financing (TIF) revenues and their role in district funding. The board also discussed governance roles, evaluation plans for the superintendent and treasurer, and appointed delegates for the Ohio School Board Association annual meeting. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, strategic planning for upcoming levies, and maintaining collaborative leadership to support district operations and student success.