# Board of Education Meeting: October 20, 2026

The Avon Lake Board of Education meeting on October 20, 2026, included updates on the district’s middle school construction and elementary school renovations. The middle school is anticipated to open in fall 2028, with the building shell expected to be substantially complete by summer 2027; elementary work includes mechanical systems and roofing. The project team said it continues to look for cost savings amid changing material costs, but no specific construction awards or project dollar amounts were reported. The board approved a seven-year mainline extension agreement with Columbia Gas for the new building; members asked about minimum usage, and staff said they were not aware of a minimum-use requirement. Consent items were also approved, including facility use with Great Lakes Gymnastics and outsourced translation and interpretation services for the 2026–27 school year.

The treasurer reported district revenues were $2.33 million below forecast at the end of August because Ohio withheld a property-tax reimbursement credit; the district is seeking a legislative resolution, with the potential amount discussed as roughly $6–7 million. The proposed school calendar, which has two fewer student days than the prior year to allow more summer construction time, was presented for public comment and was not up for a vote; a 30-day comment period is required before board action. Policy revisions were presented for a first reading, with no action taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Meeting: October 20, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Wj5sua9UA) - Avon Lake Productions