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Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Western Local Board of Education Regular Session
The board approved applications for various federal funds, including Titles I, II-A, IDEA-B, IV-A, V-B, and ECE. Personnel actions included the hiring of a substitute bus driver, coaching staff, and a fifth-grade math teacher. Additionally, the board approved the return of advances to the General Fund and a late purchase order. The superintendent provided updates on student-run business operations, district financial performance, strategic partnerships for salary reimbursement, and various operational matters, including facility maintenance, staffing, and regulatory compliance updates.
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The board approved a supplemental contract for septic tank maintenance and hired various staff for the 2026-2027 school year, including coaches and a High School Principal. Fiscal year-end close-out items were approved, including fund transfers, advances, and revised appropriations. The board also accepted several resignations, authorized parent transportation contracts, approved volunteer positions, acknowledged retirements, and accepted donations. Additionally, the board approved a propane purchase quote and authorized the official start of a wrestling team for the upcoming school year. The superintendent provided updates on NEOLA policies, the concessions trailer, facility partnerships, CTE funding, and economic development planning.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Western Local Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board approved a wide range of administrative and personnel items, including the list of graduating seniors, various staff retirements, and numerous certified and non-certified employment contracts. Several resignations were accepted, and supplemental contracts and substitute teacher lists were approved. Financial actions included the acceptance of multiple monetary donations and the approval of a bid for an AG post frame building. Additionally, the board adopted the NIST Cybersecurity Framework version 2.0. The superintendent provided updates on CCP science options, staff transfers, grant applications, and progress on the VoAg building construction.
Apr 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Western Local Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board addressed several operational and financial matters, including the approval of substitute teachers and aides, the renewal of the BWC Group Rating Program, and the appointment of various extra-curricular staff positions. Several donations were accepted, a late purchase order for UHC was approved, and a contract renewal for the Treasurer was finalized. Additionally, the board approved policy updates, a Special Education services contract, and a vendor contract with Pepsi. Other actions included approving employee dock days and accepting a coaching resignation. The Superintendent provided updates on the West LA program, student work-based learning hours, partnerships, and various department initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
