Angela S. Deiotte

The meeting agenda included student and staff recognition, specifically honoring Students of the Month for various grades. Key actions involved considering and potentially approving several financial items, such as the January 2026 unaudited financial report, an Agreement for Deposit of Public Funds with Huntington National Bank, engagement services with Rea & Associates for Medicaid Program Cost Report verification, the updated Financial Forecast and Assumptions, and payments for property/casualty and cyber insurance. The Superintendent's agenda included approving tentative agreements with the Chippewa Education Association (CEA) and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE), approving the purchase of two used school buses, approving supplemental contracts, approving leaves of absence for staff members, approving school fees for 2026-2027, approving College Credit Plus Memorandums of Understanding, reviewing the open enrollment policy, approving the retirement and resignations of staff, approving the sale of obsolete equipment, approving a Washington DC trip for the senior class, renewing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, and endorsing observance resolutions for Music in Our Schools Month and Youth Art Month in March 2026. The Board also planned to enter an executive session to discuss employment, property matters, confidential matters, and negotiations.

The meeting agenda focused on the organizational aspects of the Board of Education. Key discussions included the swearing in of newly elected/appointed members, the election and swearing in of the President and Vice-President. New business items slated for consideration involved approving a $25,000 Performance Bond for the Superintendent and Treasurer, appointing the Treasurer as the Public Records Officer, approving the Superintendent as Purchasing Agent, authorizing the Treasurer to request tax advances and invest interim monies in 2026, establishing a Service Fund, authorizing the Treasurer to pay bills and establish Petty Cash funds, dispensing with the reading of minutes, approving bus use for extra/co-curricular activities, and appointing representatives/delegates to OSBA and the Wayne County Schools Career Center School Board. The agenda also included provisions for the Superintendent to make conditional offers of employment when the Board is not in session and authorizing overnight school trips under certain conditions. The agenda concluded with provisions for an Executive Session if needed.

The meeting included discussions on the Governor's biennium budget impact on public schools, recognition of student achievements, and an update on the district's leadership transition, including the Superintendent's intention to step down and continue as a consultant. The board also considered and approved various donations, the March financial report, an electricity purchase contract, and several personnel actions, including the hiring of a Treasurer's Assistant and the approval of contracts for the Athletic Director, Director of Literacy, and Director of Food Services. Additionally, the board approved lunch prices for the 2025-2026 school year, the Chippewa Intermediate School Addition & Renovation Project, and the purchase of a skid steer.

The meeting included recognition of the Lady Chipps Soccer Team for being State Runner-Up, Needle Movers, and Students of the Month. The board considered approval of donations, the November 2025 unaudited financial report, and a resolution honoring Chippewa Intermediate School and Hazel Harvey Elementary School, officially naming the new consolidated building "Chippewa Primary School," and designating the Board of Education Office in honor of Hazel Harvey's Legacy. Additionally, the board discussed approving supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, substitute teachers, discarding outdated library books from the Hazel Harvey Library, the Organizational Meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026, and the 2026 Board of Education Meetings and Work Sessions. The board also intended to hold an executive session on matters related to public employees, negotiations with public employees, and matters to be kept confidential by federal law or state statutes.

The meeting included student and staff recognition, consideration of donations, treasurer's updates including approval of the October 2025 unaudited financial report and the Rea & Associates, Inc. arrangement letter for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The board also discussed and considered approving an Interagency Agreement/MOU between Chippewa Local School District and Northwest Local School District-Sts. Phillip and James Catholic School for Nonpublic Title I Services, an updated Board Policy ACAA Sexual Harassment, and a Resolution Modifying Salary and Fringe Benefit Packages Contingent Upon Approved Legislation. Additionally, the board approved supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, and an increase in the substitute teacher pay rate effective January 1, 2026. The board also discussed holding an executive session to consider employment matters, the purchase or sale of property, negotiations with public employees, and matters to be kept confidential by law.