# Wadsworth City Schools Board of Education Meeting - September 14, 2026


**Body:** WatchWCTV
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Wadsworth City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on student and staff recognitions, administrative updates, and financial discussions. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of personnel consent items and action consent items, which encompassed contracts and donations from various community organizations. Notably, the board approved transitioning security monitoring services to Life Safety Systems, replacing the previous vendor, Corome. Financial discussions highlighted a projected $2.44 million deficit for fiscal year 2029 and a potential $13 million deficit by fiscal year 2030 if additional revenue sources are not secured. The board discussed the upcoming November ballot for a 1% earned income tax levy to address funding shortfalls and considered potential program reductions, including transportation and full-day kindergarten services, to manage budget constraints. The board scheduled a special meeting for September 29, 2026, to further discuss financial planning and goal setting. Additionally, the board emphasized the importance of transparent communication with the community regarding levy impacts and ongoing district achievements.

**Source:** WatchWCTV