Worthington City Schools public meetings in 2025
7 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education discussed the implementation of universal all-day kindergarten and reviewed NEOLA policy updates. The board also approved the establishment of two new student organizations and a memorandum of understanding with the Worthington Educational Support Professionals.
- Approval of Worthington Kilbourne High School Black Student Association and Model UN
- Memorandum of understanding with Worthington Educational Support Professionals (WESP) for a new position
- Employment of Laura Beebe as Speech-Language Pathologist at $71,516 salary
- Employment of Ethan Bell as Custodian at $23.27/hr and Carrie Lowden as Food Service Assoc. at $18.74/hr
- Recognition of Worthington's Circle of Grandparents for 25 years of service
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education approved an updated financial forecast and significant appropriation modifications to align with a five-year forecast. The meeting also included a first reading of NEOLA policy updates and the authorization of a bike pavilion agreement.
- Approved $13,450,000 in General Fund appropriation modifications
- Authorized agreement with Trailgators Bike Association and ODNR for a bike pavilion
- First reading of NEOLA policy updates and miscellaneous policy revisions
- Approval of updated financial forecast
- Personnel consent agenda including resignations for certified, classified, and supplemental staff
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education decided on a management agreement and lease termination for the district natatorium. The board also reviewed updated policies regarding student supervision, health, and personal communication devices. Additionally, the board approved a personnel consent agenda including new hires and contract adjustments.
- Approval of a natatorium management agreement and termination of lease
- Second reading of policies on Student Supervision and Welfare, Personal Communication Devices, and Student Health, Well-Being, and Suicide Prevention
- Employment of home instructors for 2025-2026 and summer 2026 at $42/hour
- Performance contract of $450 for Blake Balogh for WKHS Interact Club work
- Employment of classified staff including bus drivers and special education assistants
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education decided on a real estate purchase and easement agreement with the City of Worthington for an outdoor pool complex at Thomas Worthington High School. The board also conducted a first reading of several updated student welfare and communication policies.
- Real Estate Purchase Agreement and easements with City of Worthington for outdoor pool complex at Thomas Worthington High School
- First reading of policies on Student Supervision and Welfare, Personal Communication Devices, and Student Health, Well-Being, and Suicide Prevention
- Annual review of Title I parent and family engagement and participation policies
- Employment of Regina Morgan ($84,551) and Todd Smith ($84,551) as retire/rehires
- Employment of Kaitlyn Logozzo as I/S BLC at Wilson Hill Elementary ($53,466)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee will discuss updates to several board policies provided by NEOLA. The meeting includes reviews of student supervision, communication devices, and suicide prevention policies.
- Review of po1613, po3213, and po4213 (Student Supervision and Welfare)
- Review of po5136 (Personal Communication Devices)
- Review of po5350 (Student Health, Well-Being, and Suicide Prevention)
- Approval of June 2, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed reemployment of retired teachers Todd Smith and Regina Morgan. The board is also voting on a personnel consent agenda including several new hires and resignations.
- Public hearing on the reemployment of teachers Todd Smith and Regina Morgan
- Employment of Sydney Good (Grade 5 Teacher) at $53,466
- Employment of Chloe Kocel (Travel Intervention Specialist) at $53,466
- Employment of Erin McElroy (Grade 2 Teacher) at $68,634
- Employment of Sydney Masi (Asst. Athletic Director) at $63,400
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education decided on financial transitions for the end of fiscal year 2025 and the start of fiscal year 2026. This includes approving the initial 2026 appropriations and the new school fee schedule. The board also recognized the middle school boys track and field state championship team.
- Approval of $48,084,154.67 in year-end transfers and $1,019,000.00 in advances to the General Fund
- Approval of the Final Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Resolution
- Approval of the Initial Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Resolution
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule
- Second reading of NEOLA policy updates regarding parent and student rights (Policy 5780 and 5780.01)