Waddell board approves FY26 appropriations, personnel contracts and routine business items

At its meeting, the Waddell Board of Education approved the district’s FY26 permanent appropriations, accepted financial reports and passed multiple personnel and contract items recommended by administration.

The treasurer presented year-to-date financials, noting a general fund deficit of about $950,000 alongside surpluses in other funds (figures discussed included amounts roughly described as $1.3 million and a year-to-date surplus of about $900,000). The board approved the FY26 appropriations so the district can begin the next fiscal year and make adjustments when final grant awards are known.

The board also approved a package of personnel and contract actions: substitute contracts for 2024-25, hiring listed substitutes, supplemental contracts contingent on state requirements for 2025-26, an approved stipend for custodian coordinator Jason Hood, a one-year limited contract for custodian Jasmine Watts effective July 1, 2025, and a modest hours increase for specified instructional aides. Administration additionally received authorization to participate in an Ohio Schools Council vehicle procurement and to dispose of listed fixed assets.

Donations from the American Red Cross to support scholarships were accepted, and the board approved a $25,000 transfer as presented. The board approved insurance renewals for the coming fiscal year with an estimated increase of roughly 7.5% and maintained membership in the district’s retrospective workers’ compensation program.

Most items were approved by roll call; the board recessed into executive session to consider listed matters at the end of the public meeting.

What happens next: administration will complete end-of-year transfers, finalize vendor participation for planned purchases and return to the board with implementation details as needed.