Development News for Hudson, Ohio

Hudson City School District Approves Personnel Contracts and Xerox Agreement with Significant Cost Savings

The Board of Education approved several personnel items, including contract recommendations for administrators, teachers, and non-represented staff, all of whom have undergone thorough evaluation processes. The board also approved personnel changes, noting the resignation of a unit principal who will become a head principal elsewhere, and recognized student teachers and cooperating staff. A verbal correction was made to change calendar abbreviations for Megan Griffith Ward and Bryn Milfie from '198' to '193'. The board also approved the Xerox Equalis contract for copiers and printers, which includes refreshing the fleet, a standard five-year timeline for maintenance. This contract, facilitated through the Aqualis group for cooperative purchasing, is expected to save the district approximately $6,000 per month, totaling around $364,000 over five years. The new contract aims for increased efficiency and right-sizing the number of machines in buildings. Approximately 56-60 machines are involved, with placement based on departmental usage data.

Hudson City School District Sets Student Fees, Addresses Property Relocation, and Recognizes Student and Volunteer Efforts

During the meeting, the Board of Education approved student fees for the 2026-27 school year, which are typically assigned for consumables like art supplies and ELA novels. Conversations with building principals ensure fees are appropriately set. The board also discussed the status of the house at 77 North Oveat, noting a potential buyer interested in relocating the house and is currently working through the city's process. The hope is for the house to be relocated before the start of the next school year. The board was updated on the H2BE (freshman honors biology/English) trip, a seven-mile hike (totaling 25 miles over several days) involving camping and carrying supplies, which was deemed successful despite some rain on the final day. Volunteers and chaperones were thanked for their support. Mrs. Jones requested a follow-up report on Panorama data for future board meetings, and Mrs. Hunt thanked Bandcamp volunteers for their crucial support during the summer program.

Hudson City School District Approves Nanatorium Window Replacement Project

The Board of Education addressed a guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Ada Cooper-Miller nanatorium diving well window project. This project, tied to the Harmony project, involves replacing a leaky window in the nanatorium at Eastwoods. The plan is to replace the window, fill the space with block, and eliminate the viewing window, which is no longer utilized. The project is scheduled to begin around July 4th and be completed shortly after Labor Day, aiming for an end-of-August completion. This will prevent ongoing water leakage into the building. Alternative pool locations have been arranged for summer programs during the closure.

Hudson City School District Approves Multiple Grants for Libraries and High School Clubs

The Board of Education approved several grants during the meeting. These included a $1,050 grant from the Hudson League of Service for the Hudson Middle School library and a $1,045 grant from the same organization for the Eastwoods Intermediate School library. Additionally, a $10,000 grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, managed by the Hudson Community Foundation, was approved. The funding from the Hudson League of Service is associated with their annual scholastic book fair, which supports the school libraries. The Burton D. Morgan Foundation grant is designated to fund activities for high school clubs, with the allocation discretion given to Mike Miller.