Amy Atkins

This document outlines Greeneview Local Schools' comprehensive plan for the education of gifted students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan details the district's mission to provide an educational environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning for all students, with a specific focus on offering differentiated and challenging experiences for gifted learners. It includes a robust identification process, covering referral, screening, assessment, and appeal procedures for superior cognitive, specific academic, creative thinking, and visual/performing arts abilities. Key components also include providing appropriate acceleration and enrichment opportunities across grades K-12, implementing high-quality, research-based curricula, and delivering services through various settings such as cluster grouping, advanced coursework, and individualized Written Education Plans.

The organizational meeting included the reading of the vision and mission statements, the pledge of allegiance, and the approval of the agenda. Key actions involved the selection and swearing-in of the President and Vice President for the 2026 year. The board accepted the resignation of a board member effective January 1, 2026. The schedule for the 2026 regular board meetings was established, setting them for the third Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m. The date for the 2027 organizational meeting was also set for January 7, 2027. Treasurer authorizations were approved, covering bill payments, fund transfers, borrowing authority, investments, and insurance purchases. Superintendent authorizations regarding fund applications, personnel employment/resignations, and designations for compliance officer and purchasing agent were also approved. Other organizational items included waiving the reading of minutes, approving law firms, designating the primary news media source, renewing annual membership dues, establishing a board service fund, and establishing a records commission. The regular board meeting reconvened later the same day (January 7, 2026) which covered Superintendent and Treasurer reports, acceptance of donations, and updates on district goals related to instruction, MTSS, climate, facility usage (multi-purpose building, baseball dugout construction, media center renovation), bullying and harassment data reporting, and emergency operation plan updates. Discussions also covered grading practices.

The analysis of the General Fund five-year forecast discusses the requirements by the Ohio Revised Code for all public school districts. It addresses the district's potential to incur a deficit, the importance of reviewing notes and assumptions, and its role as a key management tool. The forecast also serves to help the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) and the Auditor of State identify school districts with potential financial problems. Key changes from House Bill 96 are also discussed, including the four-year requirement, filing deadlines, and the impact of the Governor's vetoes on school local revenue and cash balances. The analysis also touches on pending bills related to local property tax and valuation changes, the Governor's Tax Reform Work Group, and potential impacts from the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy Act.

The meeting included a treasurer's report with approvals for various financial items, such as transfers, financial reports, estimated receipts, appropriations, advances, budget purpose statements, and donations. There was a superintendent update covering topics such as conferences, district leadership team meetings, student growth, and facility improvements. New business included approving an out-of-state FFA National Convention trip, an emergency action plan, and various club advisors. The board also discussed personnel items, including changes in status, new employment, retirements, and classified and certified substitutes.

The meeting included a treasurer's report with approvals for minutes, adjusted estimated receipts, amended appropriations, a transfer to the classroom facilities maintenance fund, advances, and donations including significant contributions from the Jamestown Area Foundation for library and digital media resources, and from Jamestown Youth Football and Cheer toward the PA system. The superintendent provided an update, including the successful new staff orientation, celebrations for the 2025-2026 school year, and the district's focus on teaching and learning, collaboration, connection, and compassion. There was also discussion regarding the gifted services contract with McGomery County ESC, a $5,000 grant from Dollar General for youth literacy, and the library update project in partnership with the Jamestown Area Foundation. The board also approved transportation agreements for the 2025-2026 school year and personnel items, including classified and certified substitutes, supplemental coaches, and new hires. A community member addressed the board regarding an open enrollment denial and lack of communication from the superintendent.