Board of Education Meeting - August 20, 2026

The Austintown Falcon Media Board of Education held a meeting on August 20, 2026, during which several procurement-related decisions were made. The board approved a two-year contract with athletic trainer Colin Rei from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. They also approved agreements with Unique Therapy Services for registered behavior technicians to support kindergarten classrooms, not to exceed $80,000 funded by Title One, as well as contracts with Trafco Behavioral Health Incorporated and Ronald Stewart and Associates LLC. Additionally, the board approved a cyber liability insurance policy costing $8,398 and a property insurance premium of $239,249 through the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council for coverage from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year were also approved. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of community support and readiness for the new school year.