Adams County Ohio Valley School District

The board meeting focused on the consideration and approval of hiring a new superintendent, including the authorization for the Board President to execute the associated employment contract.

The board conducted a special meeting primarily to hold an executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official. Additionally, the board held interviews for superintendent candidates before adjourning the session.

The board participated in a work session focusing on presentations and discussions regarding SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, SMART goals, and departmental head reviews.

The Board of Education engaged in a student-focused governance roadmap and goal-setting work session. Key discussion topics included revisiting the 90-day governance roadmap, reviewing district support systems and student achievement data, analyzing the Ohio School Report Card, and identifying key strengths and challenges. Additionally, the board worked on drafting student-focused priority areas and specific board-level goals to guide future academic performance and student outcomes.

Key discussions included student and staff recognition, specifically regarding the MakersSpace at West Union High School, funded by grant money, and the WUES STEAM Program featuring robotics and a recent production of Finding Nemo. Financial matters involved the approval of monthly financial reports and the resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations. Under facilities, the purchase of a new school bus was tabled pending additional information, and field trip requests were approved. Committee reports detailed ongoing work for operations, communication (including fundraising for FORGE clothing), policy updates, finance scheduling, and agenda planning. Personnel actions included the approval of retirements, resignations, employment actions, and specific votes to approve coaching appointments. The session concluded with an executive session regarding employee matters and security protocols, followed by a brief discussion of bowling expenses under Old Business.