Westerville City Schools, OH

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education will hold a regular session to consider several action items, including approving the FY2027 activity budgets, July 2026 financial report and investments, and a list of purchases totaling over $51,000. The board will also act on a personnel consent agenda covering resignations, retirements, leaves, contract changes, and one-time payments. A report on Student Wellness and Success Funds and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid for FY2027 will be presented, and an executive session is scheduled for negotiations and employment matters.

• Approve FY2027 activity budgets (2026-2027 school year)
• Approve July 2026 financial report and investments
• Approve purchases totaling $51,413.74, including $13,000 for International Baccalaureate fee and $12,943.04 for bus tires
• Report on Student Wellness and Success Funds ($606,797) and Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid ($1,061,270) for FY2027
• Personnel consent agenda: resignations, retirements, leaves, and contract changes

Special Session - 1:00 p.m.

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education is holding a special session to discuss and vote on a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Westerville Education Association (WEA) covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The board will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations before the vote. The meeting includes procedural items and board comments.

• Resolution to ratify the 2026-2029 collective bargaining agreement with the Westerville Education Association (WEA)
• Executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Dr., Westerville

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

This is a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions. The board will vote on routine items including the June 2026 financial report and investments, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a personnel consent agenda covering resignations, hires, one-time pays, and a contractual status change.

• Approve June 2026 financial report and investments (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Accept resignations of 9 classified student workers and 10 licensed staff (teachers, nurses, intervention specialist)
• Approve one-time payments for CPI training and new staff orientation, up to $28,000 for 100 educators
• Hire Audrey Rode as student worker ($13.19/hr) and Adrianne Searcy as building aide ($15.27/hr)
• Hire Kevin Bazzoli as PE teacher at South HS ($55,246) and Jordan Jacobs as mental health specialist ($69,675)

The Westerville City Schools Board of Education approved the June 2026 financial report and investments, the personnel consent agenda (including resignations, retirements, and employment changes), and several routine items such as out-of-state/overnight field trips and a resolution declaring impracticality of transportation. The board also approved participation in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding and held a first reading of four policies. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with three members present.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved financial report and investments for June 2026 (3-0)
• Approved personnel consent agenda including resignations, retirements, and employment changes (3-0)
• Approved out-of-state/overnight field trips (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring impracticality of transportation (3-0)
• Approved participation in Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding (3-0)
• Held first reading of policies 3440, 4440, 6460, 6465 (no vote)
• Entered executive session for negotiations, employment, and compensation (3-0)

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board of Education held a regular session covering procedural items, recognitions of student athletes and teams, and multiple financial actions. The board approved the May 2026 financial report and investments, final appropriations for FY2026, temporary appropriations for FY2027, purchase orders totaling over $57,000, and a $100,446.27 fund transfer from the General Fund to the Food Service Fund. Personnel resignations for classified staff and substitutes were also accepted.

• Appointed Laura Hendricks as Treasurer Pro-Tempore for the meeting
• Approved $31,569.94 and $12,221.13 for Tri-Star Transportation disability services
• Approved final appropriations for all funds for FY2026 and temporary appropriations for FY2027
• Approved transfer of $100,446.27 from General Fund to Food Service Fund
• Accepted resignations of classified staff including building aides, bus driver, custodian, and substitutes

The Board of Education approved final appropriations for the 2025-2026 school year and temporary appropriations for 2026-2027. Multiple district policies regarding athletics, artificial intelligence, and information security were also approved. Additionally, the board appointed Laura Hendricks as Treasurer Pro Tempore.

• Appointed Laura Hendricks as Treasurer Pro-Tempore (4-0)
• Approved Westerville Central HS Girls Softball recognition (4-0)
• Approved June 8, s2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 financial report and investments (4-0)
• Approved purchases per O.R.C. 5705.41(D)(1) (4-0)
• Approved final appropriations for school year 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Approved temporary appropriations for school year 2026-2027 (4-0)
• Approved fund to fund transfers and advances (4-0)

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board of Education will hold a regular session on June 8, 2026. Agenda items include approving purchases totaling $74,064.35 for nursing, technology repairs, and transportation services, and acting on a personnel consent agenda with numerous classified and licensed resignations as well as a leave of absence.

• Approve $25,653.00 purchase for nursing services from Nationwide Children's Hospital (Preschool)
• Approve $6,399.91 for chromebook repairs from Dayton Cincinnati Technology Services (Technology)
• Approve $42,011.44 for disability transportation services from Tri-Star Transportation (Transportation)
• Resignation of Principal Earl Rahm at Alcott ES effective July 1, 2026
• Leave of absence for Licensed employee Angela Miller (start May 18, 2026)

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The board approved the Five-Year Forecast, financial reports for March and April 2026, and revised appropriations for FY 2026. It also recognized the North HS basketball team as state runner-up, the school's 50th anniversary, and 2026 retirees, and accepted several personnel resignations.

• Approved the Five-Year Forecast for May 2026
• Approved financial reports and investments for March and April 2026
• Approved revised appropriations for FY 2026
• Approved purchases totaling $40,278.10, including OhioHealth athletic trainers ($22,500) and META Solutions security ($3,625)
• Accepted resignations of 13 classified staff and 3 substitute drivers

District Records Commission - 5:50 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Records Commission is meeting for its annual session. The agenda is largely procedural: approving minutes from the previous year's meeting, reviewing the records retention schedule, and voting on an application for one-time records destruction. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the June 9, 2025 District Records Commission meeting
• Review of the district's records retention schedule
• Approval of the annual application for one-time records disposal

Special Session-6:00 p.m.

This is a largely ceremonial special session with no substantive decisions. The board recognizes the 2025-26 GEM Award winners across schools and district, and receives information about the next regular meeting on May 11, 2026. The only action is a motion to adjourn.

• Recognition of 2025-26 GEM Award winners for preschool through high school and district staff
• Non-Profit Award to Brian & Mandi Yeager Family Foundation
• Terry Gordon Business Awards to Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop and Robintek
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 at Early Learning Center

The Westerville City School District Board of Education held a special session on April 13, 2026, and adjourned at 6:43 p.m. without recording any substantive decisions, recognitions, or agenda items.

• Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m.
• Pledge of Allegiance recited
• GEM Awards recognized
• Next regular session set for May 11, 2026
• Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board of Education will hear a report on district credit card spending totaling $539,244.24 in calendar year 2025, with a rebate of $5,899.07. The board will also recognize National Merit finalists, state champions, and A+ Award winners. Action items include approval of minutes, a purchase order for career tech tuition reimbursement, and a personnel consent agenda covering resignations, retirements, and leave of absence.

• District credit card spending report: $539,244.24 spent, $5,899.07 rebate received in 2025
• Recognition of 71st Annual National Merit Scholarship Program finalists from Westerville North and South HS
• Recognition of OHSAA State Swimming, Track champions, and Cheer State Championship
• Approval of purchase order $4,110 for employee tuition reimbursement in career tech (Brick Davis)
• Personnel consent agenda: resignations of 4 classified, 2 licensed staff, retirements, and leave of absence

The Board approved multiple contracts for HVAC projects, roof repairs, facade restoration, and restroom upgrades. Additionally, the Board passed several policy readings regarding transportation, assignments, and surplus property.

• Approved March 16 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved purchase per O.R.C. 5705.41(D)(1) (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Consent Agenda including resignations, retirements, and employment (5-0)
• Approved Policy 3130 - Assignment and Transfer (5-0)
• Approved Policy 7310 - Disposition of Surplus Property (5-0)
• Approved Policies 8600, 8600.04, 8640, and 8650 regarding transportation (5-0)
• Approved donations and early graduate candidates (5-0)
• Approved Career-Center Services Agreement (5-0)

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board will consider approving financial reports for January and February 2026, purchases totaling $12,023.10 for SRO salaries and prom decorations, and a personnel consent agenda including multiple resignations and retirements of classified and licensed staff.

• Approve financial reports and investments for Jan/Feb 2026
• Approve purchases: $7,523.10 for SRO salaries from Genoa Township, $4,500 for WCHS 2027 Prom Decorations
• Approve personnel consent agenda: resignations of 5 classified, 4 licensed, 1 licensed administrator, 3 supplemental; retirements of 7 classified and 5 licensed
• Approve meeting minutes from February 9, 2026

The Westerville City School District Board of Education approved the 2027-28 academic calendar during its regular session on March 16, 2026. The board adopted five revised or new policies addressing nondiscrimination, student entrance requirements, interscholastic athletics, and extracurricular participation for non-enrolled students. Members also authorized tax levies based on Budget Commission rates, approved January and February financial reports, accepted donations, and cleared a personnel consent agenda covering resignations and retirements.

• Approved 2027-28 academic calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 2260 on nondiscrimination and equal educational opportunity (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 2431 on interscholastic athletics (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 5112 on entrance requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Policy 9270 on extracurricular participation for non-enrolled students (5-0)
• Approved tax levies and Budget Commission rates, certified to County Auditor (5-0)
• Approved financial reports and investments for January and February 2026 (5-0)
• Cleared personnel consent agenda including resignations, retirements, and leaves (5-0)

Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board of Education will vote to approve the five-year forecast, revised appropriations for FY 2026, and financial reports for November and December 2025. They will also hear reports on the facility master plan and the five-year forecast, and recognize the Westerville Education Foundation and Westerville Parent Council. A purchase order for a Hawthorne HVAC project at $8,379.48 is up for approval. The personnel consent agenda includes resignations and retirements of classified and supplemental staff.

• Approve the Five (5) Year Forecast
• Approve Revised Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026
• Approve purchase order for Garber Electrical Contractors – Hawthorne HVAC project – $8,379.48
• Hear Facility Master Plan Report and Westerville Education Foundation report
• Personnel consent agenda: resignations of 11 classified staff and retirement of 4 classified staff

Regular Session-6:00 p.m. - CXLD/Weather

This regular session of the Westerville City School District Board of Education was cancelled due to weather. The proposed agenda included approval of the five-year forecast, revised appropriations for fiscal year 2026, a Hawthorne HVAC purchase of $8,379.48, and several personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and leaves of absence.

• Approve five-year forecast and revised appropriations for FY2026
• Purchase order to Garber Electrical Contractors for Hawthorne HVAC project, $8,379.48
• Resignations of five classified building aides and one substitute building aide
• Retirement of three classified staff (Tamika Brown, Katheleen Long, Donna McCauley)
• Leaves of absence for four classified employees, amended dates

Regular Session-7:00 p.m.

The Westerville Board of Education held a regular session that included a joint discussion with Westerville City Council (with slide presentations) and an executive session on employment and discipline of public employees, which was approved by a unanimous vote. The board also scheduled future meetings and opened the floor for public comments.

• Joint meeting with Westerville City Council (discussion with attached presentations)
• Executive session for employment and discipline of public employees (motion carried unanimously)
• Future meetings: Jan 26 and Feb 9 at Early Learning Center, 936 Eastwind Dr.
• Public comments period

Organizational/Regular Session-6:00 p.m.

The Westerville City School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in three newly elected members, electing officers for 2026, and approving an alternative tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also approved participation in state and federal funded programs and recognized sportsmanship award winners.

• Swearing in of newly elected board members Tatjana Brown, Anisa Liban, and Kristy Meyer
• Election of Board President and Vice President for 2026
• Approval of Resolution of Commendation for Michael Heyeck, Westerville City Council
• Approval of Alternative Tax Budget for 2026-2027
• Approval of participation in state and federal funded programs (11 programs including National School Lunch, IDEA-B, Title I)