Board of Education Meeting - 09/23/2026

The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included authorizing a contract with Burn Jones Construction for resurfacing the Big Walnut Middle School track and approving participation in the Meta Solutions cooperative to advertise and receive bids for school bus chassis and bodies. The board also approved the purchase of a Bluebird propane special education bus through the Meta cooperative bid program and authorized the purchase of extended warranty coverage for Chromebooks. Additionally, the board approved permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2027, including increases for various grants and student activity funds. Other business included approval of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance rates for the district for 2027, as well as technology services purchases for Genanoa Christian Academy. The board discussed the facilities committee formation and plans to solicit community interest for membership. Budget discussions highlighted the challenges of state funding reductions and rising local costs, emphasizing the district's conservative financial management and the need to plan for future funding requests. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the board members present.