The Urbana City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Wednesday evening, February 18, with a relatively light agenda.
Earlier in the day, the district announced it will host a public forum on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the PreK-8 Building Dining Commons to gather community input for its superintendent search. Residents, parents, staff, and other stakeholders are invited to share feedback on the qualities and experience they would like to see in the district’s next leader, both verbally and in writing. The Board said the input will help guide its decision as it evaluates candidates.
Full details can be viewed HERE.
Toward the end of the meeting, the Board addressed its proposed 1% earned income tax levy, along with information presented by Treasurer Mandy Hildebrand regarding the district’s projected five-year financial forecast and the potential impacts of ongoing changes to property tax laws. Superintendent Charles Thiel provided comments on both items.
Superintendent Charles Thiel provided comment on both items at the end of the meeting.
In other business, the board approved the following donations to support district programs and student activities:
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Urbana City Schools Backpack Program — $1,500 from Weidmann
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Urbana High School Cheer — $230 from cheer parents
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Urbana Elementary Music — $50 from an anonymous donor
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Urbana High School Climber Closet — $250 from American Legion Auxiliary 120 Pearce-Kerns
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Urbana High School Boys and Girls Soccer — $600 from the YMCA
The board also approved the following student trips, pending completion of all travel arrangements:
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Urbana High School DECA — State Career Development Conference, Columbus, Ohio, February 23–25, 2026
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Urbana High School Volleyball — Summer Spiketacular, Sandusky, Ohio, July 23–25, 2026
