The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education voted Nov. 19 to accept offer proposals to sell Thomas Court and the Schnee Learning Center, adding an amendment that conditions the sale on the City of Cuyahoga Falls taking ownership of the district’s tennis‑court property at no cost.

Boardmember Gomez moved the amendment, saying the tennis courts have been a long‑standing community issue and the board should secure the city’s acceptance as part of the transaction. He proposed the sale language be changed to read “contingent upon the city’s acceptance of the tennis court property at no cost.” The board seconded and approved that amendment by roll call.

During discussion Dr. Selico clarified the motion’s scope: accepting the proposal authorizes the board to move forward but is not a finalized contract. "This is not...a contract. We haven't gone under a contract yet," he said, explaining that the board’s action authorizes staff to proceed with the city if the contingency is met.

The amended offer passed on a roll‑call vote with members recorded as voting "Aye" in the transcript (Miss Coco, Mister Gomez, Mister Harris, Mister Schaefer, Miss White). The board also noted that parks and recreation officials had previously expressed concern about the tennis‑court parcel and that the contingency would help address those concerns.

Next steps include staff informing city officials of the contingency and proceeding with any required paperwork and contract negotiations should the city agree to accept the tennis‑court parcel.