Written with the help of AI from the Montgomery County Educational Service Center Board agenda, Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Most notable items
Rental agreement with Kettering for Polen Farm: The board is set to vote on a rental agreement with the City of Kettering for Polen Farm. The agenda says an attachment is included, but the agenda text does not give the cost, dates or purpose of the rental.
Amendment to agreement with Northeast Ohio: Under old business, the board will vote on an amendment to its Memorandum of Understanding with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio. A memorandum of understanding is a written agreement between two organizations. The agenda lists an attachment but does not describe what the amendment changes.
Deferred compensation plan: The board will consider a resolution for a Section 457(b) Eligible Deferred Compensation Plan. A 457(b) plan is a retirement savings plan that lets public employees set aside part of their pay. The agenda does not say the plan’s terms or cost.
Out-of-state travel: The board will vote separately on out-of-state travel for the superintendent and for the treasurer. Destinations and costs are not listed in the agenda.
Reports and routine business
The superintendent will present an Instructional Services department report, a 2025-2026 Impact Report and a first-quarter Strategic Plan report. The treasurer will give a financial update, and the board will hear an audit update, discussion of proposed 2027 board meeting dates, and items on the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) and a Christmas dinner.
Personnel actions include resignations or retirements, new employment, contract amendments, a resolution for additional days, supplemental contracts and unpaid leave. Contract renewals, non-renewals and terminations are listed as none. The board will also consider a performance or consultant contract for the district and county. No dollar amounts are given in the agenda.
How to weigh in
The agenda includes a Hearing of the Public early in the meeting, after the adoption of the agenda. The agenda does not state the meeting time, location or rules for public comment, so residents should contact the Montgomery County Educational Service Center to confirm them.
Source: Montgomery County Educational Service Center Board agenda, Thursday, November 19, 2026.
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