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Mapleton board approves van, Chromebooks, summer camp and multiple contracts; votes at a glance
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Mapleton Local School District Board unanimously approved a wheelchair-accessible van ($81,372), purchase of 135 Chromebooks (up to $55,000), a summer camp funded by Title I-A, a mowing contract, robotics trip, shared payroll services and other routine items; multiple policies received first reading.
The Mapleton Local School District Board of Education approved a series of contracts, purchases and routine items at its March 9, 2026 meeting, voting unanimously on each motion.
Key votes included authorization to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van from Hill International Trucks, LLC for $81,372 using Permanent Improvement—Special Education funds; approval to purchase 135 staff and student Chromebooks not to exceed $55,000 using Permanent Improvement funds; and approval of the 2026 Mountie Jump Start Summer Camp at Mapleton Elementary School (Aug. 3–14, 2026) to be funded with Title I-A. Grilley’s Landscaping & Services, LLC was approved to provide mowing and trimming services for the 2026 season. The board also approved an overnight trip for the Mapleton Robotics Teams to attend the VEX IQ Robotics World Championships in St. Louis, Mo., April 26–30, 2026.
In addition, the board approved a shared services agreement with New London Local School District for payroll services for fiscal years 2027–2029 and authorized participation in the Ohio Schools Council Electricity Purchase Program. The board approved student handbooks for Mapleton Elementary, Mapleton Middle/High School and the Mapleton Athletic Department for 2026–2027. Several district policies (including an Artificial Intelligence policy and others listed for first reading) were approved on first reading; these remain subject to future board action.
Most motions were moved and seconded by board members (motions recorded in the minutes include movers and seconders) and carried on unanimous recorded votes. The board approved the superintendent’s consent agenda covering personnel items including substitute appointments, resignations and supplemental contracts; approval of those items was contingent on completion of criminal record checks and other statutory requirements.
The meeting also included administrative reports from building leaders and a technology update noting new cybersecurity and AI guidance and recognition of recent robotics competition awards. The board adjourned after an executive session on employment matters and returned to open session prior to adjournment.
