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7/16/26 Trotwood-Madison City School Board Meeting
Published: Jul 16, 2026
District Gears Up for School Year with Events, Policy Reviews, and Financial Updates
The Trotwood Madison City School District is preparing for the upcoming school year with several key events and policy reviews. Freshman orientation is scheduled for August 10th, from 9 AM to 12 PM, with transportation and meals provided. The cell phone policy (Policy 5136) remains unchanged, prohibiting phone use during the school day, with most violations historically occurring at the high school but seeing a significant reduction district-wide due to its status as state law. A Back-to-School Bash is planned for August 8th at Trotwood Madison Middle School, featuring community partners, food, and entertainment. A legislative update highlights potential new responsibilities for districts under proposed transportation guidelines, including a 30-minute/30-mile radius for mandatory transport. The district is auditing current routes to ensure compliance and potential cost savings. Financial reports for June 2026 show improved deficit spending but still indicate a need for fiscal management. The district also received an award from the Auditor of State for excellence in financial reporting for fiscal year 2025. Other updates include the approval of fall sports schedules, a review of legislative updates, and requirements for national school lunch and breakfast program membership. The district is also launching a campaign to attract charter school students back to home district schools.
Board Seeks Approval for Purchase Transaction and Behavior Resolution
The Trotwood Madison City Schools Board of Education is seeking approval for a purchase that exceeded $3,000 and required a purchase order to be closed before final bills were paid. While sufficient funds exist, the nature of the transaction necessitates board approval. A resolution concerning behavior was also presented for approval.
Trotwood Schools Report Improved, Yet Still Deficit, Financials for June 2026
The Trotwood Madison City School District presented its financial reports for June 2026. The cash reconciliation report showed a bank balance of $21,123,212.19 after accounting for outstanding checks. The district also reviewed checks over $1,000. A spending plan summary indicated that for the fiscal year ending June 2026, the district spent more than it brought in, resulting in deficit spending. This deficit spending was $2 million less than the previous fiscal year's deficit of $6,458,870 (June 2025), showing improvement due to staffing reductions implemented as part of a fiscal recovery plan. However, deficit spending is still a concern. Future salary and benefit reductions are expected due to fewer staff. The district is seeking approval for these financial reports.
District Considers Guaranteed Admission Programs for Top Students
The Trotwood Madison City School District is considering approval of the Sinclair Direct Admission Program, which guarantees admission to Sinclair College for the top 10% of graduating seniors. Information for this program was provided by Sinclair. Additionally, the district is reviewing a direct admission policy from the State of Ohio, which guarantees admission to the top 10% of students into designated four-year universities, aiming to retain in-state intellectual capital. This Ohio program involves approximately 10 universities, including Miami University, Ohio University, and Bowling Green. The district needs to submit the Ohio program application by the next day, making immediate approval necessary. Data sharing for these programs will be handled by the Ohio Department of Education.
District Audits School Transportation Routes to Identify Impracticality and Save Costs
The Trotwood Madison City Schools are declaring specific schools as impractical for transportation by the district's transportation department. The reasons for impracticality are based on Ohio Revised Code 3327.02 and include time and distance required, the number of pupils to be transported, and the cost of providing transportation. The district is undertaking a timed audit process, involving actual bus runs and comparison of times with drivers, to determine which schools fall outside the 30-minute or 30-mile guideline for mandatory transportation. This initiative aims to save the district money, as per-pupil transportation costs can be substantial. Several schools are flagged for this audit, with a focus on those highlighted on MapQuest and requiring further timed audits.
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