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Mentor Schools Chief Financial Officer Bill Wade shared with the Board of Education this evening that he will be leaving the district after accepting another professional position, effective September 30, 2026.

We are writing to inform you that our Board of Education voted last night to place a five-year 3.5-mill levy on the November 2026 General Election ballot. This represents a reduced request compared to the levy presented to voters in May. The proposed levy would generate $9.6 million annually and would provide funding to support the district’s general operating budget and the day-to-day costs associated with operating the school system at its current level of services. Our team remains focused on providing the high-quality education the children of our community need, while exercising prudent fiscal management practices and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Our Guiding Coalition came together this summer to review progress and continue moving our Framework for the Future strategic plan forward.

The following item is recommended for Board approval at the August 11, 2026, Board Meeting. The text is available for public review and comments from 8:00 to 3:30 during the week of August 3-7 at Paradigm (6465 Center Street).

English Language Arts 8th Grade Text: Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott