Schools & libraries in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,271 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most schools & libraries activity
- Toledo Public Schools, OH (213)
- Akron Public Schools, OH (179)
- Cincinnati Public Schools, OH (130)
- Columbus City Schools, OH (103)
- Dayton Public Schools, OH (75)
- Lakota Local School District, OH (59)
- Westerville City Schools, OH (54)
- Olentangy Local School District, OH (52)
- Hudson, OH (51)
- Dublin City School District, OH (41)
- Cleveland Metropolitan School District, OH (39)
- Upper Arlington City School District, OH (36)
Latest matching meetings
Board will consider additional property tax levies and an income tax proposal
The Cincinnati Board of Education will vote on resolutions to proceed with submitting a 7.0‑mill and an 8.0‑mill property tax levy, and to propose a 0.75% school district income tax. A public hearing will be held for guests and community input. An update on concerns at the Fairview‑Clifton German Language School will…
Public hearing on Brunswick High School athletic field expansion
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional zoning certificate and detailed site plan for Brunswick High School's athletic fields and parking lot addition at 3581 Center Road. The commission will also review detailed site plans for a restroom facility at Brunswick Lake Park and a parking lot…
Audit Committee reviews levy and financial status for Cincinnati schools
The Cincinnati Public Schools Audit Committee will discuss FY 2027 audit committee goals and the FY 2027 internal audit plan. It will review the Chief Audit Executive's goals, the status of past internal audit recommendations, and the audit committee dashboard. The meeting also includes a levy and financial discussion…
Approve $236,154 payment to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge
The Board will vote on five resolutions, including contracts for landfill post‑closure care, school resource officers, a bridge project payment, a utility permit, and an emergency operations plan. It will also approve supplemental appropriations, bill lists, and receive departmental updates.
Dayton Public Schools board to approve personnel changes and hear public comments
The Dayton Board of Education will hear a presentation on academic updates and hold hearings for bargaining units and the public. The board will consider approving personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and summer bridge teacher appointments.
Lakewood Board of Education approves fees and contracts for 2026-2027 school year
The Board of Education met to approve a series of consent agenda items including school fees and service agreements. The body also held an executive session regarding the employment or dismissal of a public employee.
Akron Schools to authorize contracts with parents for student transportation
The Akron Public Schools Rules Committee will consider a resolution to authorize contracts with parents for transporting their children, paying a rate of $636.75 per student for the 2026-2027 school year.
Budget, Finance and Growth Committee to discuss 2026-27 Budget
The committee will review monthly financial reports and the 2026-27 Budget. The meeting includes updates on state and federal grants, transportation, and the strategic plan's financial models.
Legal & Contracts Committee to discuss multiple vendor contracts
The committee will review and discuss various service and vendor contracts for July 2026. These items include educational software, staffing, and facility maintenance.
Board to consider three variance applications from Monroe Local Schools
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance requests submitted by Monroe Local Schools. These requests concern sidewalks, trails, street trees, and development landscaping.
Planning & Design Commission to review signage and construction plans
The Planning & Design Commission will review site plans for several properties on Lorain Road and W 220 St. The body will also elect a vice chairperson.
Board to consider 3.0-mill library levy for November ballot
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions to place a new 3.0-mill operating levy for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library and renew a 0.17-mill levy for Imagination Station on the November ballot. Other actions include waiving building permit fees for flood-affected properties in Jerusalem…
Board to discuss levy options and consider action
The Toledo Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss potential levy options and consider related board action. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion on levy proposals, followed by possible action. Other items are procedural roll call and adjournment.
Dayton Public Schools to review budget and personnel appointments
The Board of Education will hold a review session to discuss a budget presentation by Dr. David Lawrence. The meeting includes votes on administrative and certified personnel appointments, including new hires and resignations.
City Plan Board to consider zoning code amendment on unpaid civil fines process
The City Plan Board will consider four items including a subdivision record plan to create seven lots at 222 Burns Ave, a lot reconfiguration at 1944 Troy St, a planned development amendment for Ruskin Elementary to add a parcel for a walkway from Xenia Ave, and a zoning code text amendment to specify procedures for…
Plan Board reviews lot subdivisions and school property expansion
The City Plan Board will consider three land use cases. These include subdividing a single lot into seven residential lots and reconfiguring industrial lots. The board will also review a property donation to expand the Ruskin Elementary school site.
Urban Forestry Commission reviews pop‑up events and upcoming tree programs
The commission will recap the AMP pop‑up held on June 30 and note the next dates on August 19 and October 7. Members will discuss the Akron Children’s Hospital holiday tree, Fishcreek holiday‑tree supplies, and the Oak Tree slime‑flux issue. The group will review and edit monthly article topics for July through…
Board to discuss subcontractor selection and GMP resolution for Pfeiffer/Miller South project
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education called a special meeting to publicly discuss the selection of subcontractors for a school building construction project and to consider a possible resolution concerning the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Pfeiffer/Miller South construction project. Action may be taken…
Akron Board of Education to review personnel changes and staff hiring
The Board of Education will consider several personnel recommendations, including the employment of new professional staff for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from various district committees.
CPS board to vote on FY27 budget and tax levies
The Cincinnati Board of Education will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Amended Appropriation Resolution and the FY27 General Fund Operating Budget. The board will also consider resolutions to submit new property tax levies and a school district income tax question to voters.
Planning Commission to review Vermont Primary School redevelopment plan
The Wyoming Planning Commission will conduct a preliminary review of the Vermont Primary School Development Plan at 33 Vermont Avenue as part of the Wyoming Primary Schools Redevelopment Project. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen participation.
Worthington Board of Education approves personnel changes and reemployment hearing
The Board of Education met to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed reemployment of teachers Doug Dosky and Susan Kucharek upon retirement. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering fiscal minutes and various personnel actions.
Olentangy Schools to approve records disposal and retention schedule
The Olentangy Schools Records Commission will review and approve RC-3 forms for records disposal and approve the RC-2 retention schedule. The meeting is a semi-annual session governed by Ohio law.
Board approves 2026-27 staff contracts and administrative updates
The Olentangy Board of Education will approve administrative and certified staff contracts for the 2026-27 school year, including several resignations and post-retirement re-employment agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation on ParentSquare implementation and a business and facilities update.
Board considers speech therapy and psychology contracts for 2026-27 school year
The Dublin Board of Education will meet to approve a technical correction to the attendance policy and a financial report from June 30, 2026. The board is also reviewing payments for specialized student evaluation and therapy services for the upcoming school year.
Board to approve June financials and personnel actions
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.
Commission reviews a new library at 3027 W Alexis Road and several zoning requests.
The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on multiple zoning and land-use requests. Items include special use permits for a community center, a gas station, and a used auto sales lot. The commission will also review a zone change from industrial to commercial, a planned unit development amendment for a new…
Harrison City Council to vote on 2027 annual tax budget
The City Council will vote on the 2027 annual tax budget and an ordinance to amend fund appropriations. The meeting also includes presentations from the American Legion, the Charter Review Committee, and the Public Library.
Proposed 0.25% income tax for safety, police, fire to be on November ballot
City Council will consider a proposed temporary 0.25% municipal income tax dedicated to neighborhood safety, police and fire operations, and criminal gang disruption, with a special election to be held November 3, 2026. The agenda also includes multiple contracts and expenditures, including $85,000 for school safety…
Lakewood Board of Education discusses 2026-2027 school fees and contracts
The Board of Education is discussing the adoption of meal program prices, academic instructional fees, and extracurricular fees for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on several service agreements and personnel matters. The Board approved the employment of the Superintendent on one…
Rules Committee to discuss personnel recommendations and business affairs
The Akron Public Schools Rules Committee will consider approval of previous minutes, hear public comment, and discuss recommendations and resolutions covering personnel (including professionals, substitutes, support staff, and security) as well as business affairs recommendations. No specific dollar amounts or project…
Committee reviews online makeup plan, voucher impacts, new math diagnostic
The Instructional Policy & Student Achievement Committee discusses several items including a plan for online instruction to make up calamity days (needs board approval by August 1), a review of Ohio's voucher system's impact on Akron Public Schools, and a new K-3 math diagnostic contract (mCLASS Math). Other topics…
Board to discuss subcontractor selection for school construction
This special board meeting will publicly discuss the selection of subcontractors for a school building construction project. The board will then convene in executive session to discuss security arrangements and emergency response protocols. Possible action may be taken after the executive session.
Board reviews residential and school yard variance requests
The Board will consider several property variances including generator placement, patio coverage, porch setbacks, and school fencing. These requests involve deviations from standard setback and lot coverage rules.
Commissioners to consider $285K school mapping agreement and $2.8M road tax budget addition
The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners will vote on several agreements, including a $285,000 sole-source contract with Critical Response Group for mapping schools, and a $2.8 million budget addition for road tax administration. Other actions include a $265,000 award for Meander WWTP clarifier equipment and…
Board enters executive session for superintendent, CFO evaluations
The Akron Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to go into executive session under Ohio law for the end-of-year evaluation of the Superintendent and Treasurer/CFO. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, pledge, and possible action following the closed session.
Board to vote on placing combined operating levy and bond issue on November ballot
The Board of Education will consider resolutions to place a combined operating levy and bond issue on the November 2026 ballot. Other actions include approving construction contracts for door replacements at Tremont Elementary and UAHS, and renewing property and cyber liability insurance for the 2026-27 year. The…
Board of Education considers staff compensation increases for 2026-2027
The Board of Education will meet to approve administrative and non-represented staff compensation. The proposed pay increases for both groups are 3.9%.
School board approves FY2027 temporary appropriations and May financials
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…
Board to approve final FY26 appropriation and FY27 budget
The Dublin Board of Education will vote on multiple end-of-year fiscal items, including final appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and the permanent appropriation for fiscal year 2027. Other action items include approval of baseball maintenance workers at $42 per game, a $1,209 donation from the Jerome Cross Country…