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Lebanon board approves preschool fee increase, first reading of 43 policies and routine personnel items
Summary
The board approved a modest preschool tuition increase, held first reading of 43 policies that include a new AI policy, and approved personnel items and an overnight varsity track trip; a separate motion sent the board into executive session on employment matters.
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Lebanon Board of Education approved several routine business items, held a first reading on a large policy package and approved personnel actions.
Preschool fees: The board approved a proposal to raise preschool monthly tuition from $2.20 to $2.50 and to increase the one-time registration fee from $70 to $80 effective next school year. Staff said the program remains a losing proposition even after the increase and that the new rate aligns the district with some neighboring public providers (Monroe, Springboro) while remaining below others (Little Miami, Kings, Mason).
Policies: The board conducted a first reading of 43 policy updates sourced from NEOLA, including a newly explicit district policy addressing artificial intelligence and related acceptable-use agreement language for staff and students. Board members were reminded the item was a first reading and that specific questions could be raised before the next meeting when the board will consider a final vote.
Overnight trip: Board members approved an overnight, out-of-state trip for varsity track athletes to attend the Eastern Relays Track Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky. Members noted the event draws teams from across the country.
Personnel: The board approved personnel items A–K, covering retirements, resignations, employment and substitute employment, changes of status, supplementals, supplemental volunteer coaches, a resolution for employment of non‑licensed coaches (now listed transparently on the agenda), volunteers, leaves of absence and a long-term assignment list.
Executive session: The board voted to enter an executive session to consider appointment, employment or compensation of a public employee or official and announced it would not take action upon adjournment.
Votes at a glance: All motions below were carried by roll-call votes recorded during the meeting.
- Adopt agenda: motion carried (roll call recorded as Yes for named members). - Approve minutes (10/21/2024): motion carried (Yes votes recorded). - Approve finance items (A–I): motion carried (roll call recorded as Yes by present members). - First reading of 43 policies: motion carried to accept first reading; final vote scheduled for next meeting. - Approve overnight track trip to Louisville: motion carried. - Approve personnel items A–K: motion carried. - Enter executive session: motion carried (no action when adjourning from executive session).
Next steps: Policy items return for final consideration at a future meeting; personnel and trip approvals are effective per board policy and district practice.
