The Centerville City Board of Education approved several procurement and personnel actions, including a $436,100 purchase of 1,400 Acer Chromebooks, a $407,856.13 roof replacement contract with Prodigy Solutions through the TOPSY cooperative, approved financial statements and pay schedule changes; the board also adopted revisions to student phone policy over one dissent.
District officials announced a phased allied-health career-technical program at Centerville High School offering patient care technician and phlebotomy certifications, using existing staff and partnering with Sinclair and Premier Health; administrators said the program brings state/federal CTE funding support and high student interest.
District presenters said Centerville will offer two sections of all‑day kindergarten at each of two K–1 buildings (20 students per section, total 80 seats) next school year; seats will be allocated by lottery and more details will follow.
The Centerville Board of Education and visiting officials recognized John Dahl and Dr. David Rohr for decades of service; proclamations, a short tribute video and community remarks highlighted their work in student wellness and local volunteerism.
The board approved November financial statements totaling $27,235.08, superintendent personnel recommendations, the appointment of David Seer to a library board and a $54,769.36 purchase from Vista Higher Learning for French courses, then moved to executive session on a personnel matter.
Student representatives reported on Preschool Promise, postsecondary pathways and core values at the OSBA Capital Conference and described efforts to expand student board representation across neighboring districts.
The board approved a nonbinding resolution to pursue an OFCC expedited local partnership assessment and received a facilities committee update that highlighted aging buildings, accessibility issues and potential consolidation options.
Board staff summarized multiple bills on the governor’s desk — including property-tax caps and education measures — and urged local advocacy while forecasting possible revenue impacts to school districts statewide.
The board approved special-education policies, an EPC energy contract amendment with IGS Energy through 2028, routine personnel and financial items and the 2026 meeting calendar.
District leaders presented data showing how proposed statewide property-tax reforms could shift tax burdens to homeowners and reduce funding for schools and other local entities. Presenters urged residents to contact legislators and called for reforms that preserve essential local services.
