Written with the help of AI from the Troy Board of Education minutes, Monday, November 9, 2026.
Policies: 22 changes take effect
This recap is based on the approved minutes of the Troy City School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026. All five members (Davis, Fox, Packard, Redick and Whitehead) were present, and every vote was 5-0.
Why it matters: The 22 policy changes took effect November 9, 2026, including new policies on proper use of public funds and on recording and AI processing of communications at school events.
In Resolution 26-132, the board approved 22 new, revised, replaced or rescinded policies, effective November 9, 2026. Four are new: po2431.07 on extracurricular participation of non-enrolled public high school students (the Student Athlete Mobility, or "SAM," Act), po5224 on youth membership organization access, po6100 on proper use of public funds, and po7540.10 on recording and AI processing of communications on school property and at school events.
One policy was replaced: po5514, on student use of bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, e-scooters and other personal transportation devices. One was rescinded: po2461, on recording of district meetings involving students and/or parents.
The other 16 were revised. They cover filling a board vacancy, resignation or removal, outside activities of staff (three versions, for different staff groups), protections of individual beliefs and affiliations, interscholastic athletics, homeless students, use of medications, credits from nonpublic schools, use of credit cards, volunteers, public records, student records, sex offender notification, and relations with special interest groups. The minutes do not describe the specific wording changes.
Gifts: $10,626 accepted in November
In Resolution 26-131, the board accepted donations totaling $10,626 for November. The minutes put the fiscal-year-to-date total at $162,737.82.
The largest gift was $5,000 from the Ohio State Eagles Charity Fund, Inc. to Troy High School Athletics for girls and boys golf. The same fund gave $1,500 to the Van Cleve 6th Grade Building’s principal’s fund. VFW Ohio Charities/Troy Fish & Game gave $2,000 to Troy Junior High School for its Christmas Fund.
Other gifts were $1,000 to Kyle Elementary School for teacher supplies, $500 to Hook Elementary School for student rewards, and $100 to Van Cleve for a classroom. Troy High School received smaller gifts of $200 for the yearbook, $150 for the Interact Club, $76 for Student Government and $100 for the Joy Club, along with a donated graduation cap and gown. The board directed the superintendent to send thank-you letters.
What residents raised
Twelve people spoke during the first hearing of the public, and the minutes list redistricting as the subject of all their comments. The minutes do not summarize what each speaker said or record any board decision on redistricting. The meeting also included a redistricting presentation from Cropper GIS.
No one spoke during the second hearing of the public.
Personnel actions
The board approved the personnel report in Resolution 26-133. It lists nine resignations or retirements. Retirements effective May 28, 2027, are a high school Spanish teacher and a junior high science teacher. A Concord 4th grade teacher retires effective the same date, and a Concord 5th grade teacher resigns effective that date. A bus driver retires effective December 31, 2026. A high school technology assistant resigns effective December 31, 2026. The other resignations are a music tutor, a substitute teacher and an assistant/JV boys basketball coach.
Two unpaid leaves were listed: an extension of a childrearing leave to an anticipated return of March 1, 2027, and a medical leave with an anticipated return of February 16, 2027.
New hires include a bus aide, five certified substitutes at $135 per day and six classified substitutes. The report also lists 12 supplemental contracts for coaching positions in 2026-2027, including wrestling, basketball, gymnastics, bowling, cheerleading and hockey.
Routine items
The board approved the minutes of the October 12, 2026 meeting and ordered the October financial reports filed for audit. These include the five-year forecast and the investment schedule.
Under a "then and now" resolution, the board gave retroactive approval to one purchase order: PO 271166 to Johnston Farm for $635. The meeting also included Purple Star recognition for Van Cleve 6th Grade Building students, board committee reports and a board policy revision presentation by Chris Piper. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Source: Troy Board of Education minutes, Monday, November 9, 2026.
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