Green Local Schools board approves FY‑26 appropriations, donations and teacher agreement; accepts five‑year forecast

At its September meeting, the Green Local Schools Board of Education approved a set of financial and personnel items that set spending authority for the coming fiscal year and formalized the district’s negotiated agreement with its teachers’ association.

The board approved initial permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of $86,652,831.50 and accepted the total estimated resources per amendment No. 2 at $103,591,883.24. Trustees voted 5–0 to accept the financial report and payment of bills for August 2025 and to approve a five‑year forecast and accompanying notes as presented.

The board also accepted donations to district athletic programs: $2,500 for the girls soccer program from an anonymous donor; $4,039.93 for the high‑school football program from the GBYF; and $7.50 for the Mighty Dogs cheer team from an anonymous donor. All donations were accepted by unanimous vote.

In personnel matters, the board approved the negotiated agreement with the Green Education Association for the 2026–27 school year. Board members publicly thanked teachers and association leaders for their collaboration during negotiations.

Board discussion on the five‑year forecast focused on recent state budget‑timeline changes that alter the department’s submission windows. District staff told trustees that the forecast may be revised and presented again in October or November to reflect updated state guidance; no further board action on that revision was taken at this meeting.

The consent calendar, which bundles routine items for one vote, was approved 5–0. Several routine approvals earlier in the meeting — including agenda and minutes — likewise carried unanimously.

Votes at a glance - Approval of agenda: motion moved by Mrs. Steinhoff, seconded by Mrs. Finelli; outcome approved 5–0. - Approval of minutes (Aug. 25 regular meeting): outcome approved 5–0. - Financial statement and payment of bills (August 2025): outcome approved 5–0. - Donations accepted: $2,500 (girls soccer, anonymous donor); $4,039.93 (high school football, GBYF); $7.50 (Mighty Dogs cheer, anonymous donor). Outcome approved 5–0. - Initial permanent appropriations FY‑26: $86,652,831.50 and estimated resources amendment No. 2: $103,591,883.24. Outcome approved 5–0. - Five‑year forecast and notes: outcome approved 5–0. - Negotiated agreement with Green Education Association (2026–27 school year): outcome approved 5–0. - Consent calendar: outcome approved 5–0.

Board members who spoke during the votes included Mrs. Snowberger, Mrs. Steinhoff, Mrs. Finelli, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Chienaki; where a motion mover or seconder was explicitly recorded in the transcript that detail has been noted above. Several trustees used the meeting’s remarks to commend teachers, staff and volunteers for student supports and extracurricular activities.

The board adjourned following the routine business without moving into executive session.