Board of Education Meeting Preview for Monday, March 23, 2026

Pickerington Local School District Board of Education
Regular Business Meeting Preview
Monday, March 23, 2026

6:00 p.m., 90 N. East Street, District Office Conference Room

Meeting Agenda

At tonight’s Regular Board Business Meeting, the Board will begin with opening items followed by recognitions, including Pickerington Pride Awards honoring students from Lakeview Junior High and Pickerington Central Junior High.

The agenda includes public participation, the Superintendent’s Update, and the Treasurer’s Report, along with consideration of the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes, financial resolutions, and donations.

The Board will consider approval of the consent agenda, including personnel recommendations and supplemental contracts, as well as early graduation requests.

Items for discussion and action include second readings of the 2026–2027 student handbooks, job descriptions, and Board policy, along with approval of substitute pay rates, the FY27 Master Service Agreement with META Solutions, and a resolution related to the Diley Middle School renovation project.

Additional items include a first reading of the 2026–2027 elementary and middle school fees and informational updates on camps, overnight trips, and a student robotics team qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championship.

A. Board Work Session/Opening Items 

1. Roll Call 
2. Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence
3. Approval of Agenda

B. Recognitions

Pickerington Pride Awards will be presented to the following students by their building principals:

• Shelby Casto (Lakeview Junior High)
• Tessa Gialluca (Lakeview Junior High)
• Bradley Rotz (Lakeview Junior High)
• YaYa Davay (Pickerington Central Junior High)
• Evan Kurz (Pickerington Central Junior High)
• Deevyana Thapa (Pickerington Central Junior High)

C. Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation

1. Public Participation

Board Policy 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings

To view Policy 0169.1 in its entirety click here: https://www.boarddocs.com/oh/plsd/Board.nsf/files/B88LFJ5236DA/$file/0169.1%20Public%20Participation%20at%20Board%20Meetings.pdf

D. Superintendent’s Update

1. Superintendent’s Update

E. Treasurer’s Report

1. March 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
2. Rates and Amounts Resolution
3. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Original Increase Complaint with the Fairfield County Board of Revision
4. Donations

To see a complete list of donations for 2025-2026 click here: 2025-2026 Donations

F. Consent Agenda

1. Administrative Personnel
2. Certificated/Licensed Personnel
3. Support Personnel
4. Personnel - Supplemental Contracts and Stipends
5. Consent - Other

Early Graduation

The following students request to graduate early and return in May to participate and receive their diplomas with the Class of 2026.

• Aaliyah Jackson - 12th grade; Pickerington Academy, 3/27/2026
• Trinity Lee - 11th grade; Pickerington Academy, 4/24/2026
• Cashius Bowers - 12th grade; Pickerington Academy, 4/24/2026
• Amauri Hayes - 12th grade; Pickerington Academy, 4/10/2026

6. Approval of Consent Agenda

G. Discussion/Action

1. 2026-2027 Student Handbooks (2nd read)

• Elementary and Middle School Handbook
• Junior High and High School Handbook

2. Job Descriptions (2nd Read)

Job Descriptions (2nd read)

• Draft 3.36 Title I RTI Coach (Teacher on Special Assignment - MTSS Coach Title I)
• Draft 3.55 Academic Behavior Coach
• Draft 3.70 Speech and Language Pathologist
• Draft 3.71 Occupational Therapist
• Draft 4.16 Administrative Assistant - Treasurer

3. Board Policy (2nd read)

• 8500 Food Services

4. Substitute Pay Rates

• Recommend motion to approve substitute pay rates effective 12/20/2025 and 4/4/2026.

5. FY27 Master Service Agreement Between META Solutions and Pickerington Local School District

• Recommend motion to approve FY27 Master Service Agreement Between META Solutions and Pickerington Local School District.

6. Resolution Approving GMP Amendment

• Recommend motion to approve resolution for GMP Amendment No. 1 for Diley Middle School renovations project.

H. Discussion Only

1. 2026-2027 Elementary and Middle School Fees (1st read)

I.  Information Only

1. Camps and Overnight Trips

Camp

• Pickerington High School North will host a Girls Basketball Camp June 1-4, 2026. This camp is open to girls entering grades 3rd-8th for the 2026-2027 school year. The cost of this camp is $90. This is a PLSD sponsored event

Overnight Trips

• Pickerington High School Central Varsity Baseball team will travel to Clarksville, TN on March 30-April 3, 2026. No PLSD funds will be used. This trip will be funded by the PHSC Diamond Club and parents.
• The 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship will be held April 21–30, 2026, at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. This international competition brings together top student-led robotics teams from around the world, with divisions for VEX V5 High School (April 21–24), VEX U and V5 Middle School (April 25–27), and VEX IQ (April 28–30). Pickerington High School Central Robotics Club has qualified one team to compete at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship. Travel expenses for this team will be funded through Career Technical Education (CTE) funds, club fees, and sponsorships. Pickerington Central Junior High Robotics has also qualified one team to compete. Travel expenses for this team will be partially funded through Career Technical Education (CTE) funds and parent contributions.

J. Comments/Questions

1. Public Comments/Questions
2. Board Members Comments/Questions

K. Adjournment

1. Adjourn Meeting

Future meeting dates: 

• March 30 - Special Meeting (Work Session) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• April 13 - Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• April 27, Board of Education Business Meeting, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Watch the meeting live on:

• District’s YouTube Channel
• Pickerington Schools Facebook page 

You can also visit the District’s YouTube Channel to view past Board meetings. For more information on meeting dates and times, click here.