# Westlake City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting September 28, 2026

The Westlake Board of Education’s regular meeting on September 28, 2026, included approval of treasurer recommendations authorizing the district to seek bids for one full-size school bus and one 18-passenger school bus. The board also approved a substitute-teacher rate of $130 per day and related tax-levy authorizations; the bus approvals and other items in the grouped recommendations passed by roll-call vote. No bid amounts, contract values, or vendors for the buses were provided. The board approved superintendent recommendations that included a purchase-services contract for ParentSquare, allowing the district to transition from Finalsite and prepare for a launch the following year; no contract amount was stated.

The board discussed policy updates, including whether the district should cover volunteers’ background-check costs; members expressed support for the district paying, but the transcript does not establish a separate vote on that question. It also approved a policy establishing a process under the Student Athletic Mobility Act, which allows students to participate in a neighboring district’s sport when their own school does not offer it. Other discussion covered student internships and district performance. No other procurement actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Transportation
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Westlake City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting September 28, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyZgqsWaf-k) - Westlake Board of Education