Berea City Schools Board of Education Meetings

The Berea City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $25,000 PPG Foundation grant awarded to Polaris for professional development in engineering, technology, robotics, and automation. The board also approved a new affiliation agreement with Indiana for student teaching experiences and an extension of the contract with Cleveland Clinic for the school-based health center. Additionally, the board approved a contract with PMF Transport for van transportation services for homeless students for the 2026-27 school year. Another significant procurement action was the engagement of Finding Leaders for additional leadership transition services to assist with the superintendent transition, which involved a contract authorization despite some board concerns about cost. The meeting also covered budget updates related to tax payments and House Bill 186 impacts, as well as routine consent agenda approvals including personnel and gifts/donations. Overall, the meeting focused on supporting educational programs, transportation services, and leadership transition through various contracts and funding approvals.