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Princeton Board approves consent agenda, contracts and energy deal; hears financial and academic reports
Summary
The Princeton Board of Education approved the consent agenda and multiple district contracts — including building HVAC repairs and a partial electricity hedge — heard the February financial report, and received an academic update on English learners. Several public commenters urged policy changes and expressed support for district leadership.
The Princeton Board of Education approved a slate of routine and contract items, received its February financial report and an academic update on services for English learners, and heard several public comments urging changes to district policy and support for the superintendent.
The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda and routine motions, including acceptance of the February 2026 financial report. Treasurer remarks highlighted timing differences in revenue (Hamilton County advance schedule), state funding shortfalls relative to forecasts, and transfers of $4 million to the PI fund and $4 million to the capital outlay fund that change how expenditures appear in the general fund reports. The treasurer said these transfers keep the underlying money in district accounts but shift how it is reported for forecasting purposes.
On contracts and procurement, the board approved: a contract with Prodigy Building Solutions to replace three chilled-water units and related heating equipment after failures left parts of the treasurer’s suite uncomfortably cold; a Constellation electricity contract to lock in pricing for roughly half the district’s electricity through 2030 with the option to phase in additional coverage later; and a professional-development package funded by an Ohio TechCred grant (approximately $30,000) to train up to 15 staff members in AI-related classroom and operational uses.
The board also approved a package of 17 separate resolutions related to property sales for the 2025 tax year; treasurer comments noted the combined auditor values and sale prices differ materially and said staff will evaluate whether to pursue formal challenges where appropriate.
Superintendent and staff updates noted upcoming community events, athletics successes and district recognitions. The board voted to move into executive session later in the meeting for personnel and related closed-session business.
Votes at a glance (selected items): - Motion to approve the agenda — approved. - Motion to approve the consent agenda — approved. - Motion to approve February 2026 financial report — approved. - Approval of 17 property-sale resolutions for 2025 tax year — approved. - Approval of Innovate K12 community perception survey scope of work — approved. - Approval of $30,000 Ohio TechCred-funded AI professional development for up to 15 staff — approved. - Approval of contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for chiller/heating replacement — approved. - Approval of Constellation electricity contract (partial hedge to 2030) — approved.
The meeting moved to executive session for closed-door discussion; the public portion of the meeting then adjourned.
