Kent School District, WA

Regular Board Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, bills, and personnel actions. The board will also consider several action items, including a financial forecast, a contract for parent-mentor services, the 2026-2027 bus stop list, a resolution to advertise for capital improvement projects, and agreements for vending, tree services, gifted services, and street improvements.

• Consider Financial Forecast
• Consider Contract for Parent-Mentor Services
• Consider Resolution to Advertise for Capital Improvement Projects
• Consider Agreement for North Mantua Street Improvements
• Consider Vending Agreement for Theodore Roosevelt High School

Board Briefs

The Board of Education approved various operational contracts, financial reports, and student costs for the 2026-2027 school year. The administration also provided progress updates on the district's three-year strategic plan.

• Adoption of student class fees and school meal prices for 2026-2027
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Kent for school resource officer and K9 officer
• Ten financial donation items totaling $37,062.74
• Agreement for hearing and visual support services with ESC of Northeast Ohio
• Approval of middle school social studies instructional materials for 2026-2027

Regular Board Meeting

Fiscal Year-End Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education is holding its fiscal year-end meeting to close out the 2026 budget. The board will vote on final appropriations and transfers, approve personnel appointments, and consider action items including nonscheduled salaries, a food service contract amendment, a revised student code of conduct, and an OSBA policy update. A discussion item on board policy review is also on the agenda.

• Resolution for transfers/advances
• Final appropriations for fiscal year 2026
• Nonscheduled salaries
• Amendment of food service contract
• Revised student code of conduct

Board Briefs

The Kent City Schools Board of Education approved a wide range of fiscal and operational items, including financial reports, temporary appropriations, insurance renewals, and multiple agreements. The board also accepted 13 donations totaling $170,672.44 and a custom activity bus from a graduate, voted to move the bus donation to an action item, and heard progress on strategic plan goals—notably chronic absenteeism falling from 27% to 24%.

• Approved 13 financial donations totaling $170,672.44
• Approved donation of a custom activity bus from Roosevelt graduate Dave Abdo
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Hiram College for field placement affiliation
• Approved revised supplemental salary update and agreement with Kent Educational Association
• Approved new Yoga Club at Roosevelt High School for 2026-2027

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will decide on the 2027 budget for the Kent Free Library and temporary appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year. Members will also review personnel changes, insurance renewals, and various service contracts. Discussion items include instructional materials and OSBA policy updates.

• Resolution for Kent Free Library Budget for 2027
• Temporary Appropriations Resolution for the 2027 Fiscal Year
• Memoranda of Understanding with Kent Educational Association
• Participation in the National School Lunch Program
• Contracts for nursing services, parent transportation, and food service extension

Board Briefs

The Kent City Schools Board of Education approved financial reports, bills, and thirty-one donations totaling $75,178. The board also approved personnel actions, including one retirement and six resignations, and resolutions for paving projects and a natatorium rooftop unit.

• Approved $75,178 in financial donations
• Approved Davey playground project bid
• Approved out-of-state RHS spring 2027 field trip to Scotland
• Approved resolution for paving projects
• Approved resolution for a rooftop unit for the natatorium

Regular Board Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education will vote on several administrative and facility items, including health insurance renewal and a crossing guard MOU with the Kent Police Department. The board will also discuss food service nutrition standards and hold an executive session regarding emergency response protocols.

• Health insurance renewal
• MOU with Kent Police Department for crossing guards
• Resolution for paving projects and a rooftop unit for the natatorium
• Bid for Davey Playground Project
• Resolution to join the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council

Board Briefs

The Board of Education met to approve financial reports, personnel changes, and several service contracts. The board also authorized participation in FY 2027 state and federal programs and adopted updated OSBA policies.

• Approved student code of conduct for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approved eight financial donations totaling $16,768.40
• Approved contracts with Coleman Health Services, Children’s Advantage, and Red Oak Behavioral Health
• Approved bid for Davey playground project
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for OAPSE Local 176

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review personnel appointments, financial reports, and a resolution opposing House Bill 42. Members are deciding on a student conduct code, instructional materials, and multiple service agreements including transportation and health services.

• Consideration of the Student Conduct Code
• Bids for the Davey Playground Project
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for OAPSE Local 176
• Contracts for Coleman Health Services and Children's Advantage
• Memorandum of Understanding with Kent Parks and Recreation

Board Briefs

The Kent City Schools Board of Education met at Stanton Middle School to review student presentations, HVAC updates, and financial reports. The Board approved four financial donations totaling $7,011.00, three overnight field trips, and personnel actions including two retirements.

• Approved four financial donations totaling $7,011.00
• Approved three overnight/out-of-state field trips
• Approved two retirements: Gayle Horning and Mary Rozum
• Approved resolution to accept 2025 tax year rates
• Approved Ohio Schools Council agreement for electricity

Regular Board Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education will meet to approve financial reports, bills, and 2025 tax year rates. The agenda includes discussions on policy updates and a resolution opposing House Bill 42.

• Approval of 2025 Tax Year Rates
• Approval of Financial Reports and Bills
• Discussion on Resolution Opposing House Bill 42
• Consideration of OSBA Policy Updates
• Consideration of Out-of State/Overnight Field Trip(s)

Regular Board Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education will meet to discuss a resolution opposing House Bill 42 and vote on several administrative actions. Key decisions include a revised financial forecast, summer school tuition rates, and a collective bargaining agreement for the Kent Education Association.

• Renewal of the Superintendent's contract through July 31, 2029
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Kent Education Association
• Revised Financial Forecast and summer school tuition rates
• College Credit Plus agreements with Stark State College and University of Akron
• Quotes for Chromebooks and a school picture contract

Board Briefs

The Kent City Schools Board of Education held its February 17, 2026 meeting, where it approved financial reports, summer school rates, policy updates, and agreements with higher education institutions. The board also discussed a potential resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 42 and received updates on district programs like MTSS and PBIS.

• Approved 2026 summer school rates with no increase from 2025
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Kent Education Association
• Approved agreements with University of Akron and Stark State University for College Credit Plus
• Approved purchase of 770 Chromebooks from Camcor for an unspecified amount
• Approved 14 financial donations totaling $24,274.00

Notice of Special Meeting

The Kent Board of Education will hold a special meeting featuring a work session. The board will conduct training on Ohio Levy Law and discuss the financial forecast.

• Board training on Ohio Levy Law
• Discussion of financial forecast

Regular Board Meeting

The Kent City Board of Education will decide on the 2026-2027 tax budget and a resolution to ask voters about an additional tax levy for current expenses. The board will also review personnel changes, financial reports, and various district agreements.

• Consideration of the 2026-2027 tax budget
• Resolution for an additional tax levy for current expenses
• Consideration of preschool tuition
• Kent Schools Campus Connectivity Area Agreement
• MOU with Kent State University

Board Briefs

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to swear in members and elect leadership. The body approved the FY 2027 tax budget and a resolution to place an operating tax levy on the May 2026 ballot.

• Approved FY 2027 tax budget starting July 1
• Resolution to submit an operating tax levy for the May 2026 election
• Approved 21 financial donations totaling $19,597.00
• Approved no increase in 2026-27 Preschool tuition rates
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Kent State University for College Credit Plus

Organizational Meeting

The Board of Education is holding an organizational meeting to establish its leadership and schedule. The body will vote on its President and Vice President for 2026.

• Election of President for 2026
• Election of Vice President for 2026
• Setting dates and times for 2026 regular meetings
• Administration of Oath of Office