Delaware City School District

The board meeting focused on district operations and governance, including the approval of student fees and personnel adjustments such as resignations, new hires, and supplemental contract approvals. Key presentations included recognition of various student achievements, sports teams, and staff awards, as well as departmental updates regarding federal programs, treasurer reports, and legislative developments. The board also addressed financial reports, accepted district donations, and authorized the declaration of surplus items. Furthermore, the board approved multiple service and educational contracts, adopted revised board policies, and authorized participation in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission program. A portion of the meeting was held in executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational topics. Key discussions included an update on online course design, facilities master planning and enrollment projections, and the receipt of a 52-acre land donation. Technology updates, including network improvements, and human resources initiatives were reviewed. The Board also addressed financial matters such as property values and tax rates, approved various student and staff personnel actions, including resignations and contract approvals, and accepted several community donations. A public hearing was held regarding the rehire of a previously retired employee. Additionally, the Board initiated the first reading of several updated district policies and selected a design professional for upcoming capital improvement projects.

The board meeting included an executive session for personnel and legal matters. Key business included the approval of student handbooks for multiple schools, personnel actions involving resignations and new employment contracts, and various supplemental contracts for extracurricular activities. The board also approved financial items, including transportation declarations and donations. Significant action items addressed agreements with the Deaf Services Center and The Bonner Academy, approval of various district board policies regarding student affairs and school safety, and the selection of an architectural firm for capital improvement projects.

This joint meeting was convened to address updates from the City of Delaware and the Delaware City School District. Key discussion topics included a development update from the city and a general update pertaining to the school district's affairs. The agenda also reserved time for other discussions before adjournment.

Key discussion items included the adoption of the agenda and proceedings related to entering and exiting executive session for matters concerning employee appointment, employment, discipline, and compensation. The meeting covered numerous consent agenda items, such as approving high school graduates, approving Middle School, Elementary School, and Delaware Hayes High School Student Handbooks for 2026-2027, accepting several staff resignations (certified, classified, and substitute), approving new classified staff employment (conditioned on background checks), approving retire/rehire employment for a supervisor, approving numerous supplemental contracts and adjustments for the 2025-2026 school year, approving leaves of absence, approving extended days/stipend corrections, declaring transportation impractical for certain students, approving annual membership in the OHSAA, accepting several donations, and declaring surplus property (various Cisco Meraki and Dell network switches, among others). Action items included approving an agreement with Deaf Services Center, an agreement with The Bonner Academy, second reading and approval of several revised and rescinded Board Policies, approving policy 8500 Food Service without first reading due to a deadline, approving the execution of an agreement for a capital improvement project with Steed Hammond Paul, INC., approving the Monarch School contract, approving revisions to 2026-2027 Property Values/Tax Rates, approving an Amended FY 2026 Permanent Appropriation Resolution, adopting a resolution to file tax valuation complaints, and approving the new Film Club and Hockey Club for Hayes High School. The Board also approved governance commitments and the Five Year Forecast and Assumptions.