Streetsboro Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: 8/13/2026
Format: In-person
Summary:
The Regular Meeting of the Streetsboro Board of Education was called to order on August 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments were received.
The minutes from the 7/09/2026 regular meeting and the 7/29/2026 special meeting were approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: The Administrative Team met to review the strategic plan. Much time was spent on how aspects of the plan can be addressed with sub-groups, such as disabled students. A Welcome Letter is going out to families next week. The district is welcoming new staff, and they are expected to bring a lot to the team. The Board will be asked to approve a new policy. Policy 9.49: Youth Organization Access to Students During School Hours. The policy addresses access for federally recognized programs, such as Girl Scouts, during school hours. The PTA ice cream social is coming up. The tailgate is scheduled for August 28. School starts next week. Preschoolers are coming in on the 24th and 25th. We have had some kindergarten screening. The buildings are ready for students' return.
TREASURER’S REPORT: In the previous month, revenues were 535,571, and Expenses were around 2.6 million. Revenues were so low because property tax bills were delayed. They just recently went out in Portage County. Every five years, the district must solicit bids for banking services. A Request for Depository Bids will go out soon. We are still seeking community members to serve on the Finance Integrity Committee. The goal is to have 10 active members at every meeting, including two board members and eight community members. Members of the Fiscal Integrity Committee will have no voting rights. Looking into entering into a contract with Frontline Medicaid. The Streetsboro district does not currently bill Medicaid. Frontline can help with this process. Medicaid can reimburse the district for providing Medicaid-eligible services. Frontline charges a flat fee. Reimbursements are expected to greatly outweigh Frontline fees. The contract is being reviewed and could possibly come up for a vote in September. A renewal levy is on the ballot. It will not cost property owners additional money. It is a combined 3.6 mil Operating and 1.5 mil permanent improvement levy. It is a five-year levy that will have to be renewed. If the levy does not renew, we project a negative balance by FY30. We will see a relatively flat cash balance and then an incremental decline. Days of cash on hand are getting worse. Ideally, you want 90 days of cash on hand. We will have this if the levy is renewed. If the levy is not renewed, we will be down to 81 days of cash on hand by FY2029. We still need new money even if the renewal levy passes.
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER REPORT: The buildings have been thoroughly cleaned and are ready for the students to return. There were no large-scale projects this summer. Next summer, we will look at a new playground for Henry Defer. We paved the Middle School and partnered with the City for help. Several facility rental agreements are up for approval. We're going full force with rentals this month. Total rental proceeds are $70K this month. That does not include proceeds from the Concert series, as those are dependent on ticket sales. The goal is to stay creative in generating funds to offset the deficit. The lunch rates are increasing to $4.25 per meal. The transportation software is up for renewal. The bus routes are up for approval.
BOARD REPORTS: The Education Foundation did not meet. A lot of pending state legislation could adversely affect public schools. Educate yourselves and know what you are voting for in November. Band Camp was a success. 82 students are participating in the band this year. On Saturday, August 29, there will be a marching band show with seven additional schools performing. The district is gearing up for Friday Night Lights. The fiscal integrity meeting is scheduled for August 27.
The district approved Consent Agenda Items B through W.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: The district needs new money to avoid financial distress. Even with the renewal levy passing in November, a deficit is projected down the line. The question is: How do we ask for new money? We need to develop a plan and start having conversations about this. Positions are still open on the Fiscal Integrity Committee. Please encourage people with business and/or finance backgrounds to consider serving. They only need to attend one meeting per quarter.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 PM.
Members Present: Tracy Campbell, Tonia Epple, Kristina Mattmuler, Kelly Rich, Sara Scott
Absent: All board members were present
Public Notice: Yes
Agenda: Yes
Minutes: Yes
Observer: Diana L Skok