Board Recap - August 20, 2026
The Milford Board of Education held a regularly scheduled meeting on August 20, 2026, to conduct board business, including financial updates, a staffing performance audit update and approval of the 2027–2028 school calendar.
Treasurer’s Financial Update
Treasurer Doug Ackermann reported that the district finished fiscal year 2026 with revenues exceeding expenditures by approximately $2.3 million, compared with a previously projected $1.9 million deficit.
District leaders credited purchase efficiencies, staffing alignments and other cost savings with helping improve the district’s financial position.
Financial Forecast
The Board approved the district’s updated financial forecast.
While recent cost savings have strengthened the district’s finances, projected expenditures continue to outpace revenue. Ackermann emphasized the importance of planning ahead and continuing to evaluate spending. District leaders will revisit the forecast in February as additional financial information becomes available.
Enrollment Update
Superintendent Dr. Bobbie Fiori reported enrollment of 5,698 students as of August 20, approximately 100 fewer than at the same time last year.
Smaller incoming kindergarten classes compared with larger graduating classes are contributing to the overall decline. However, a comparison of continuing student groups as they advanced from one grade to the next showed a combined increase of 57 students.
Dr. Fiori also shared that the district’s online program was growing, with approximately 26 students enrolled.
See the Board Presentation Here.
Performance Audit Update: Staffing
Dr. TJ Glassmeyer shared an update on the district’s response to staffing recommendations from its performance audit.
Through retirements and resignations, the district identified five teaching positions and 1.5 secretarial positions that did not need to be filled based on student enrollment and building needs. Strategic hiring for remaining vacancies also contributed to cost savings.
The district added a kindergarten teacher at Boyd Elementary to support full-day kindergarten and an assistant athletic director as part of the athletics department’s restructuring. Together, the staffing changes resulted in nearly $1 million in savings heading into the school year.
District leaders emphasized that staffing decisions will continue to reflect student enrollment and needs while maintaining the quality of education Milford families expect.
2027–2028 School Calendar
The Board approved the 2027–2028 school calendar.
The calendar retains staggered start and adds two student instructional days. Fall and winter breaks remain similar to the current school year, and students will attend school on the May election day.
Career Exploration and Great Oaks Partnership
The Board discussed Milford’s partnership with Great Oaks and efforts to introduce students to career opportunities earlier in their education.
District leaders are reviewing how career exploration progresses through middle and high school, including introductory courses that help students identify interests before selecting a career pathway.
The district is also exploring opportunities to develop additional pathways within Milford that complement existing Great Oaks programs and reflect student interests.
Transportation Update
District leaders shared updates on bus routing and traffic flow during the first week of school.
Families were reminded that My Ride provides assigned bus, stop and anticipated arrival information, while BusZone allows families to track their bus.
The district is working with Clermont County and the Ohio Department of Transportation to evaluate traffic signal timing near campus. Staff are also adjusting how buses use campus exits to improve traffic flow.
Officials reported improvement compared with the start of the previous school year and thanked families for their patience as routes and routines settle into place.
Additional Updates & What’s Next
The Board approved routine financial items, contracts, personnel items and donations, including a $4,500 donation to help cover student lunch balances.
The next regular Board of Education meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m.