Olentangy Local School District public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education voted to issue $235M in bonds, up to $67.290M in refunding bonds, and $15M in bond anticipation notes. The board also accepted over $12,000 in donations, approved revised FY2026 appropriations, and discussed first-reading policy updates and a French language instructional resource adoption.
- Approved issuance of $235M in bonds (2026 Bonds) and certified maximum maturity
- Approved up to $67.290M in refunding bonds to refinance existing debt
- Approved $15M in Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) for short-term financing
- Accepted donations: $5,000 for Heritage Elementary STEM grant, $6,500 for Liberty High School pole vault pit, $1,067 for Berlin High School orchestra event
- First reading of FY26 No. 3 board policy updates, including potential changes to district policies
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved revised FY2026 permanent appropriations, accepted October 2025 monthly financials, and approved FY26 No. 2 board policy updates. Human resource actions included administrative, certified, and classified hires and retirements. The meeting also included presentations honoring veterans and a pupil services update.
- Approved revised FY2026 permanent appropriations
- Approved FY26 No. 2 Board Policy Updates
- Accepted October 2025 monthly financials
- Approved Ronald Vogel as Director of Safety, Security & Preparedness (3-year term, 260 days, effective 11/17/25)
- Accepted retirements of certified staff (Cannon, Loudon, Quigley, Thomson, Williams) and classified resignations (Fletcher, Mayle, Stewart)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved a revised FY2026 permanent appropriations budget and multiple human resource items, including retirements, resignations, new hires, and substitute workers. The board also discussed FY26 No. 2 board policy updates, received a student presentation on the Dollar Dragons financial literacy website, and heard public comments.
- Approve revised FY2026 permanent appropriations
- Approve donations from Olentangy Athletic Boosters for OHS concession stand equipment
- Accept retirements of Tamara Cervi (Grade 3), Frank Wilcox (intervention specialist), Christin Tomas (modern technology)
- Approve classified new hires at hourly rates $17.89–$29.83 (e.g., Gretchen Jeffers, Leslie Pierce)
- Approve 23 classified substitute workers for 2025-26
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved the 2025-26 enrollment projections, a 6.75% increase in health and dental insurance premiums for the 2026 plan year, and various human resource actions. The board also received presentations on the Facility Master Plan and recognized National Merit Semi-Finalists. Public comments were heard.
- Approved 2025-26 Enrollment Projections
- Approved health & dental insurance premium rates effective Dec 1, 2025, reflecting a 6.75% overall increase
- Approved Andrea Vescelius as new member for the Olentangy Well-Being and Mental Health Committee
- Approved September 2025 Monthly Financials
- Approved certified and supplemental staff contracts, including head basketball coaches at $10,482 and $10,238
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved the FY2026 permanent appropriations and accepted the financial forecast for fiscal years 2026-2029. They also accepted donations from the Beck Foundation ($8,000 for Oak Creek Elementary) and others, and approved several personnel actions including the resignation of the Director of Safety and certification of teacher stipends for the Science of Reading program.
- Approved FY2026 Permanent Appropriations
- Accepted donations: $8,000 from Beck Foundation for Oak Creek Elementary, $800 from Greater Cols Oral Surgery for Olentangy Liberty Middle School cheerleading
- Approved Financial Forecast for Fiscal Years 2026-2029
- Accepted resignation of Joseph Suozzi, Director of Safety, Security and Preparedness, effective 10/15/25
- Approved 20 teacher stipends totaling $1,200 or $400 each for House Bill 33 Science of Reading training
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
FY26 ESEA and Title I Funds Hearing
The district is conducting a public hearing to gather community and parent input on the use of fiscal year 2025-2026 ESEA grant funds. The discussion focuses on IDEA Part B funds for special education and Title I-Part A funds for disadvantaged students.
- Public hearing on FY26 ESEA and Title I funds usage
- Discussion of IDEA Part B funds for special education
- Discussion of Title I-Part A funds for academic achievement of the disadvantaged
- Action to set the date and time for the next ESEA Title I Public Hearing
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is conducting regular business, including annual presentations on staffing and transportation. Members are discussing a revised Support Organization Manual and approving various personnel contracts and retirements.
- Annual Transportation Department update from Director Lori Carter-Evans
- Annual Staffing presentation from Human Resources
- First read of the Revised Support Organization Manual
- Employment contract for Daniel Price (Grade 7) at $50,754.00
- State-reimbursed payments of $1,200.00 each for teachers in the Science of Reading program
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
This regular meeting includes presentations on staff professional development and wellness, followed by reports from the superintendent and treasurer. The board will decide on FY26 board policy updates, approve new members to the Well-Being and Mental Health Committee, accept donations totaling $75,557.34, approve July 2025 monthly financials, and approve certified and supplemental human resource items.
- Approval of FY26 No. 1 Board Policy Updates
- Approve new members for Olentangy Well-Being and Mental Health Committee: Joel Badanes, Liz Poprocki, Sarah Rodriguez, students Anna Kovach and Jay Patton
- Donations: $75,557.34 total, including $26,296.62 from Olentangy Liberty Athletic Boosters for coach supplementals, $19,732.94 from Olentangy Berlin Athletic Boosters for summer camp coaches, and others
- Approval of July 2025 monthly financials
- Certified staff hires: Alyssa Bell ($52,796), Taylor Gimenez ($48,754), Audrey Snyder ($64,526) for 2025-26 school year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education held its regular meeting, receiving reports on safety and security, superintendent and treasurer updates, and conducting public participation. The board approved consent items including a resolution setting a millage limit with no additional millage for a November 4, 2025 bond issue, fiscal year 2025 commercial paper reports, and meeting minutes. They also discussed a first reading of FY26 board policy updates and approved multiple human resource contracts for administrative, certified, and supplemental positions.
- Resolution setting millage limit for November 2025 bond issue with no additional millage
- Approval of fiscal year 2025 Commercial Paper and Banker's Acceptances Report
- First reading of FY26 No. 1 Board Policy Updates
- Approval of administrative transition contract days for 2025-26 (Greta Gnagy, 8 days)
- Approval of certified staff contracts including salaries (e.g., Joan Wilkinson $81,931, Noelle Burke $24,377)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved a resolution to proceed with issuing $235 million in bonds for constructing new elementary schools and a high school, renovating existing facilities, and acquiring land. The board also approved administrative and certified personnel actions and nominated board member Dr. Elizabeth Wallick for the OSBA Recognition Award.
- Resolution to issue $235 million in bonds for new elementary and high school facilities
- Nomination of Dr. Elizabeth 'Libby' Wallick for the OSBA Recognition Award
- Approval of Hadlee Bruns as District School Social Worker (3-year term effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Approval of Larissa Sauder as Assistant Principal at Olentangy Orange High School (226-day term effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Acceptance of resignation of Larissa Sauder as World Language teacher (effective Aug 1, 2025)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Olentangy Schools Records Commission
The Olentangy Schools Records Commission is holding a semi-annual meeting to conduct district business. The commission will review and approve RC-3 forms for the disposal of specific records according to the district's retention schedule.
- Review and approval of RC-3 Forms for records disposal
- Disposal of Pupil Services 904 Transient Correspondence Material
- Disposal of Data 412 Requisitions and Purchase Orders
- Disposal of attendance records for OBHS, OLHS, OOHS, and SMES
- Disposal of OOHS 341, 342, and 343 Special Needs and Psych Assessment Records
Regular Meeting
The board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Todd R. Meyer effective July 31, 2025, and immediately re-employed him on a five-year contract beginning August 2, 2025. The board also approved FY2025 updated final appropriations, monthly financials, and numerous human resources items including administrative and certified staff contracts.
- Accept resignation of Superintendent Todd R. Meyer for retirement, effective July 31, 2025
- Re-employ Todd R. Meyer as Superintendent for five-year contract through July 31, 2030
- Approve FY2025 Updated Final Appropriations
- Approve June 2025 Monthly Financials
- Approve multiple administrative and certified staff contracts and resignations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved a resolution of necessity to levy a tax above the 10-mill limitation for issuing $235 million in bonds and paying debt service. The board also approved FY2025 final appropriations, FY2026 temporary appropriations, and a $50 million transfer from the general fund to reserve funds. Presentations included student/staff and community partner recognition, a communications update, and OST results. Personnel actions included administrative and certified staff retirements, resignations, and new contracts for the 2025-26 school year.
- Resolution of necessity for $235M bond issue above 10-mill limitation (approved unanimously)
- Creation of reserve funds and transfer of $50M from general fund to self-insurance, workers' compensation, termination benefits, and capital projects funds
- Approval of FY2026 temporary appropriations
- Approval of FY2025 updated final appropriations
- Administrative and certified personnel changes, including new contracts and resignations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy School Board will discuss intent to rehire retired Superintendent Todd R. Meyer for the 2025-26 school year. The board will also hear presentations on instructional technology and the annual food service update, and receive a business office and district insurance update. Consent items include approval of donations totaling $75,102.24 and numerous human resource actions.
- Discussion of intent to rehire retired Superintendent Todd R. Meyer for 2025-26
- Donations approved: $74,134 from Olentangy Educational Foundation and $968.24 from Serve Ohio
- Administrative resignations include OOHS Principal Monica Asher and three other administrators
- Certified hires for 2025-26: nine teachers with salaries ranging from $48,754 to $92,267
- Business office and district insurance update from Chief Operations Officer and Director of Business Management
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved 2.5% salary increases for the Treasurer, district administrators, non-union classified employees, and food service workers, effective August 1, 2025. The board also discussed updates to the 2025-26 student handbooks and facility rental pricing, including a contract with OYAA. A presentation on growth and school capacity was given, and a resolution of commendation for Susan Wilson was presented.
- Approved 2.5% salary increase for the Treasurer (effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Approved 2.5% salary increase for district administrators (effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Approved 2.5% salary increase for non-union classified employees (effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Approved 2.5% salary increase for classified food service workers (effective Aug 1, 2025)
- Discussed 2025-26 student handbooks and OLSD facility rental pricing with OYAA contract
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education is managing administrative transitions, including the Superintendent's retirement and rehire process. The board is also reviewing the May 2025 Five-Year Forecast and discussing facility improvements.
- Approved public notice of intent to retire pending rehire of the Superintendent
- Discussion of restroom renovations at Shanahan Middle School
- First reading of the Five-Year Forecast May 2025 Submission
- Approval of certified employment contracts for 2025-26, including salaries such as $92,267 for Tifanie Buckley
- Approval of supplemental coaching contracts for Fall 2025, including $10,482 for Head Football coach Mark Nori
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to conduct regular district business, including the approval of updated FY2025 appropriations and March 2025 financials. Members discussed upcoming student fees for the 2025-26 school year and a literacy curriculum purchase.
- Discussion of 2025-26 Student Fees
- Discussion of Literacy Curriculum Purchase
- Approval of FY2025 Updated Appropriations
- Acceptance of $2,000 donation from VFW Ohio Charities - Post 3297 for Olentangy Berlin Middle School
- Approval of administrative and certified employment contracts for 2025-26
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved approximately $1.4 million in donations for athletic facilities and playground equipment, adopted updated board policies, and adopted Special Education Model Policies and Procedures. The board also accepted administrative and certified retirements and approved new contracts for the 2025-26 school year, along with the February 2025 monthly financials.
- Approved $740,179.17 donation for Olentangy Liberty High School practice field turf installation
- Approved $360,000 donation for Olentangy Berlin High School indoor baseball facility
- Approved $250,000 donation for Olentangy High School varsity softball turf installation
- Adopted FY25 No. 3 Board Policy Updates
- Adopted Special Education Model Policies and Procedures
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education is conducting regular business, including the approval of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement. The board is also discussing the 2026-2027 school year calendar and technology replacements.
- Approval of TIF, Compensation Agreement, and Deed Covenant with Berlin Township and Buckeye Swim
- Donation of $10,188.47 from OHS Wrestling Boosters for wrestling mats
- Donation of $5,404.20 from Heritage Elementary PTO for a field trip
- Donation of $5,242.04 from OHS Athletic Boosters for athletic supplementals
- Donation of $1,500.00 from Anastasios Georgiadis to the Food Service Department
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Local School District Board of Education met to conduct regular business, including the approval of updated FY2025 appropriations and January 2025 monthly financials. The board also approved administrative and certified personnel contracts and a donation to Olentangy Academy.
- Approval of FY2025 Updated Appropriations
- Acceptance of January 2025 Monthly Financials
- $400.00 donation from Grand Canyon Education to Olentangy Academy
- Approval of administrative employment for Melissa Abramowitz and Lorraine Ybarra
- Approval of memorandum billings for home instruction and community education presenters
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education voted to approve the tax budget effective July 1, 2025, and accepted the CY2024 pay 2025 tax rates from the Delaware County Auditor. The board also accepted assistance from the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for 2025 at no cost to the district. In consent items, the board approved administrative and certified personnel changes, including retirements and resignations, and authorized memorandum billings for professional development and home instruction.
- Approval of tax budget effective July 1, 2025
- Acceptance of CY2024 pay 2025 tax rates from Delaware County Auditor
- Adoption of resolution accepting OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for 2025 (no additional cost to district)
- Approval of administrative resignation: Leann Woods, Supervisor-Technology Service Desk, effective 2/8/25
- Certified retirements: Ann Holben (Family & Consumer Sciences, 8/2/25) and Katrina Lastrapes (Grade 2, 6/1/25)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education approved extensions of collective bargaining agreements with OAPSE Locals 039, 222, and 322. The board also discussed options for the 2026-2027 district school calendar and accepted donations, including $19,589 from the Olentangy Music Booster Association. Several administrative retirements and resignations were accepted.
- Approved OAPSE Local No. 039 collective bargaining agreement extension
- Approved OAPSE Local No. 222 collective bargaining agreement extension
- Approved OAPSE Local No. 322 collective bargaining agreement extension
- Discussed 2026-2027 district school calendar (two options presented)
- Accepted $19,589 donation from Olentangy Music Booster Association for supplementals
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Olentangy Schools Board will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for Estates at Berlin and vote on multiple financial items, including the annual comprehensive financial report, monthly financials, and acceptance of a $72,935 donation from the Olentangy Education Foundation. The board will also approve certified staff retirements, resignations, and supplemental contracts for spring sports and other activities.
- Discussion of Estates at Berlin Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024
- Acceptance of $72,935 in donations from Olentangy Education Foundation
- Approval of certified staff retirements (Brenda Doyle, Barbara Endres, Raymond O'Neal) and resignations
- Approval of supplemental contracts for spring sports, including baseball, lacrosse, softball, track, and wrestling
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Olentangy Schools Records Commission
The Olentangy Schools Records Commission will hold its semi-annual meeting to approve the disposal of records from multiple departments, including Food Service, Superintendent's Office, ISES, TRES, and the Treasurer's Office. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting.
- Approval of RC-3 forms for disposal of Food Service records (Meal Production, Food Service License)
- Disposal of Superintendent's Office Discipline Records
- Disposal of ISES records (Grade Books, Attendance Records, Speech Files)
- Disposal of TRES records (Intervention Records, ETR, 504)
- Disposal of Treasurer's Office records (Policy Records, Guideline Records, Title Program Files, Student Test Records, Requisitions/Purchase Orders)
Organizational Meeting
The Olentangy Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting, electing Brandon Lester as board president and Kevin Daberkow as vice president for 2025. The board approved the 2025 meeting schedule, board liaisons, committees, and district organizations. Routine items included establishing a $20,000 board service fund, renewing memberships in OSBA and META Solutions, and authorizing treasurer powers.
- Election of Brandon Lester as Board President and Kevin Daberkow as Vice President
- Approval of $20,000 Board Service Fund for member expenses
- Approval of Treasurer authorizations including credit card limits of $10,000 per account and $1,000 per card
- Appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Wallick to OSBA Board of Trustees and Dr. Kevin Daberkow to Delaware Area Career Center Board
- Approval of 2025 Board meeting schedule and committee assignments