Worthington City School District public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education held its December 8, 2025 regular meeting, approving routine financial adjustments, personnel actions, and recognizing long-serving board member Jennifer Best. No major policy decisions were on the agenda.
- Approved $5.5M increase in Building Fund for athletic field renovations at high schools
- Transferred $156,407 from General Fund to Debt Service Fund for energy-related debt payments
- Recognized board member Jennifer Best for 24 years of service
- Approved resignations including principal Mary Rykowski and teacher Robert Kaiser
- Approved new hires including custodians and administrative staff
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Worthington City Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025, approving routine items including minutes, policy updates, and multiple personnel actions. The board also received reports from the superintendent and treasurer, and heard public comments. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Approved resignation of 13 certified staff (e.g., English teachers, librarians) effective May–July 2026
- Approved resignation of 3 classified staff (e.g., custodians, tech trades worker) effective November 2025–January 2026
- Approved 4 new home instructors at $42/hour for IEP services
- Approved classified hires including bus drivers ($26.86–$32.30/hr) and substitute aides ($16.86–$18.37/hr)
- Approved athletic event workers at $14–$16/hour
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education is reviewing construction updates for the Natatorium and high schools and proposing policy updates regarding nondiscrimination and transportation. The board is also approving financial modifications and legal representation for property valuation matters.
- Designated Huntington National Bank ($200 million) and FC Bank ($50 million) as public depositories through 2030
- Authorized Rich and Gillis Law Group for 2026 property valuation and taxation representation
- Approved General Fund appropriation modifications including $11,130 for equipment
- First reading of NEOLA policy updates on nondiscrimination and transportation
- Recognized TWHS Girls Field Hockey team for their fourth consecutive State Championship
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Worthington City Schools Policy Committee meets to discuss proposed revisions to nondiscrimination policies and a transportation supplement. The committee also reviews minutes from the previous meeting and adjourns. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Review of Vol. 44, No. 1 nondiscrimination policy updates (e.g., po2266, po1422, po3122, po4122)
- Review of additional policies including ANTI-HARASSMENT (po5517) and BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGRESSION (po5517.01)
- Review of Special Update - Transportation Supplement - October 2025 (e.g., po4162, po8600, po8600.04)
- Approval of minutes from October 3, 2025 Policy Committee meeting
- Adjournment of the meeting
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
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee will discuss and review numerous board policy updates and revisions provided by NEOLA. The meeting includes reviews of general district policies, nondiscrimination guidelines, and miscellaneous policies.
- Review of new policy po6109 regarding acceptance of payment by credit card
- Review of revised policies on school safety (po8400) and student abuse and neglect (po8462)
- Discussion of revised policies for attendance (po5200) and personal communication devices (po5136)
- Review of replacement nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies (po1422, po3122, po4122)
- Review of miscellaneous policies including intra-district open enrollment and bullying
Regular Meeting - Work Session
The Worthington Board of Education held a work session on September 22, 2025, approving minutes from a prior meeting, new memoranda of understanding with employee unions regarding health insurance, and 2026 insurance premium rates. The board also discussed student growth metrics and board priorities in an informational session.
- Approved minutes from September 8, 2025 meeting
- Ratified MOUs with WEA, WESP, and administrators for health insurance changes
- Set 2026 insurance premiums: medical +8%, vision +12.7%, dental and life unchanged
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education held its regular September 8 meeting, approving routine items such as minutes, appropriation modifications, and multiple personnel actions. No substantive policy decisions or major budget changes were discussed.
- Approved minutes of previous meeting
- Modified appropriations: purchased services (-$65,403), supplies (+$57,851.25), equipment (+$7,551.75)
- Approved classified resignations including Gayle Ely (Bus Driver) and Kate Power (Admin Secretary)
- Hired occupational therapist Carolyn Hall at $275/day
- Approved 10 classified employees including custodians and secretaries with hourly rates from $23.27 to $29.25
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing a proposal for student feedback sessions at high schools and a transition from Integrated Math to Traditional Math pathways at the secondary level. The Board also approved a personnel consent agenda including new hires and resignations.
- Review of 'Vibe Check' student feedback sessions proposal for high schools
- Discussion on transitioning secondary math from Integrated to Traditional Pathway (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
- Employment of gifted assessors at $22 per hour and a psychologist at $95 per assessment
- Employment of Marcia Gomes as Bilingual Assistant at $26.77/hr
- Employment of Caitlyn Starbuck as Special Ed. Assistant at $28.49/hr
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)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing district goals for the 2024-25 school year and discussing updates to student and parent rights policies. The board is also voting on budget modifications and personnel changes.
- Establishment of a new capital projects fund (070) for fixed asset acquisition and improvement
- General Fund appropriation modifications totaling $13,000,000.00
- Building Fund appropriation of $15,240,125.22 from bond proceed interest
- First reading of NEOLA policy updates 5780.01 (Parent Rights) and 5780 (Student Rights)
- Approval of personnel consent agenda including multiple resignations and new hires
Regular Meeting - Work Session
The Board of Education will hold a work session to continue discussions on Board goals. Members will also review district accomplishments from the 2024-2025 school year and discuss goals for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Discussion on Board goals
- Review of 2024-2025 district goals and accomplishments
- Discussion of 2025-2026 district goals
Annual Records Commission Meeting
The Records Commission met to review the disposal of obsolete records and the current records retention schedule. No applications for record disposal were submitted and no changes to the retention schedule were recommended.
- Review of applications for one-time disposal of obsolete records (none submitted)
- Review of current records retention schedule (no changes recommended)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Worthington School District Policy Committee will meet to discuss a new policy regarding a Parents' Bill of Rights. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion of new policy po5780.01 (Parents' Bill of Rights) from NEOLA Vol. 43, No. 2
- Approval of February 7, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education reviewed the 2026-2027 school year calendar and approved the district's five-year financial forecast. The board also held a public hearing regarding the proposed reemployment of teacher Bryan Brown upon retirement.
- Approval of the 2026 calendar year budget for the Worthington Public Library
- General Fund appropriation modifications totaling $244,000 to align with the five-year forecast
- Public hearing on the reemployment of teacher Bryan Brown
- Second reading of the 2026-2027 school year calendar
- Recognition of the WorBots 4145 Team
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education is managing financial reserves for employee termination benefits and reviewing student mental health. The board is also considering the first reading of the 2026-2027 school calendar.
- Established a reserve fund (035) with an initial transfer of $2,700,000 from the General Fund
- First reading of the 2026-2027 school calendar
- Employment of Camila Kowalski as Assistant Principal at Kilbourne Middle School ($104,738)
- Employment of Macayla Core ($53,466), Madeline Kuhl ($50,000), and Asher Rose ($55,070)
- Update on student behavior and mental health services
Special Meeting
The Board of Education held a special meeting on April 14, 2025. The session was primarily used to enter an executive session to discuss employee compensation, discipline, or employment status.
- Executive session to discuss employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee
Regular Meeting
The board recognized student artists from TWHS and WKHS for state and regional art awards, and indoor track state champions. It also approved routine business including minutes, appropriation modifications (net zero General Fund change), and a consent agenda renewing administrative contracts. Presentations covered progress on the 'Portrait to Practice' initiative and board leadership goals.
- Recognition of TWHS and WKHS art students for Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibit, Scholastic Art & Writing, and OCC Art Invitational
- Recognition of Mirabelle Thornton (WKHS) and Jenna Olsen (TWHS) as indoor track state champions
- Appropriation modifications: $25,350 increase in purchased services, $55,607 decrease in supplies, $30,257 increase in equipment (net $0 General Fund)
- Renewal of administrative contracts: two-year (Greenwald, Hasebrook, Thornhill) and three-year (Feesler, Griffin, Guthrie, Messenheimer) effective August 1, 2025
- Discussion of Board Leadership and Goals continued from prior work session
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education is reviewing construction progress for the Master Facilities Plan Phase II and updating district policies. The Board is also deciding on personnel changes and budget modifications.
- Approval of initial rates and amounts for Tax Year 2025 (Collection Year 2026)
- General Fund appropriation modification of $13,850.00 from Purchased Services to Supplies
- Progress report on Master Facilities Plan Phase II construction
- Second reading of NEOLA Vol. 43, No. 2 and miscellaneous policy updates
- Acceptance of administrative retirements for Angela Adrean, Timothy Gehring, and Kelly Wegley
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education discussed the proposed adoption of Amplify CKLA as the K-5 ELA curriculum for 2025-26 (vote at next meeting), reviewed a responsible staffing plan based on projected enrollment, and heard first readings of NEOLA policy updates. The board also approved resolutions to file complaints against property valuations for Tax Year 2024 and accepted a consent agenda including staffing changes such as resignations and a leave of absence.
- Proposed adoption of Amplify CKLA K-5 ELA curriculum for 2025-26 school year (action at next meeting)
- Presentation of Responsible Staffing Plan based on projected district enrollment
- First reading of NEOLA policy updates and miscellaneous policy revisions
- Approved resolutions to file complaints against property valuations for Tax Year 2024
- Approved personnel consent agenda: leave of absence for counselor Victoria Golding, resignations of assistant principal Kenneth Nally and others, and employment of Kenneth Nally as principal at Worthingway Middle School
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee will discuss numerous board policy revisions and new additions provided by NEOLA. The meeting includes a review of a Special Education sample resolution and previously tabled policies.
- New policy po5780.01: Parents' Bill of Rights
- New policy po7421: Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Shower Rooms, and Changing Rooms
- New policy po7540.09: Artificial Intelligence ("AI")
- New policy po1422.01: Drug-Free Workplace
- Review of Special Education sample resolution
Regular Meeting
The Worthington Board of Education will receive an update on a collaborative special education audit aimed at improving staff workload and student outcomes. The board will also vote on routine business including a $120,000 appropriation modification for additional TechCred funds and a consent agenda covering personnel resignations, leaves, and new hires.
- Special Education General Update: presentation on collaborative audit with WEA and New Solutions K12 to improve staff workload and student outcomes
- Appropriation modification: $120,000 increase in Other State Grants Fund for additional TechCred funds
- Resignations: Peter Bluvol (science teacher, retirement), Jasmine Hasanain (English teacher, personal), John Hermiller (math teacher, personal), Shannon Kister (grade 2 teacher, personal), John Thompson (special education assistant, personal), Katherine Coffman (supplemental)
- Employment: Dustin Bachman (head custodian, $28.34/hr), Reghan Beerman (special education assistant, $24.05/hr), Kimberly Craig (security monitor, $28.85/hr), and others
- Employment of OELPA state assessment proctors at $20/hour, up to 120 hours each
Organizational/Regular Meeting
The board holds its organizational meeting to elect a president and vice president, adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, appoint board representatives to various committees and liaisons, and approve memberships in organizations including the Ohio School Boards Association ($11,017) and Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce ($830). The regular meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.
- Election of Board President and Vice President by voice vote
- Establishment of 2025 regular meeting dates, times, and locations at Worthington Education Center
- Appointment of board liaisons to City of Columbus, City of Worthington, Perry Township, and others
- Approval of OSBA membership ($11,017), Ohio Education Policy Institute ($1,500), and OSBA Legal Assistance Fund ($250)
- Approval of Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce membership ($830)