Brenda Marino

The agenda items for discussion included the approval of the agenda, which involved additions such as the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, employment actions for Kristen Shoemaker, Leave-Employment #3, and the Agreement for the Executive Director Search, alongside changes to Policy 916 and Policy 338.1. Under Old Business, the second read and adoption of Policy 819 (Suicide Awareness, Prevention & Response) was recommended. New Business covered the acceptance of financial statements and bills for December 2025 across various funds, approval of an updated credit card usage listing, requests for contract authorizations exceeding one hundred dollars, approval of new employment actions (including Shannon Merriman, Kayla Wissinger, and Kristen Shoemaker), extensions of unpaid employee leave, a transfer of a substitute teacher, recommendation of the 2026-2027 General Operating Budget for advertisement, first read and tentative approval of several policies, approval for Field Experience students from Grove City College, approval of the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement for a five-year period, and approval of the Executive Director Search Consultant agreement.

The Safety Committee meeting involved the introduction of a new member, Melani Marshall. New Business included an update on the building renovation project, confirming flooring completion in November, retaining the current snow removal company, and implementing a new phone system/page button for drills. The Safety Coordinator Report covered the Memorandum of Understanding with the Director of Safety & Security, scheduling an event for Alice Drill, and discussing the Substance Use Awareness training requirement (Act 55). Additionally, the committee reviewed five staff incident reports and safety suggestions.

The Safety Committee meeting included the introduction of a Senior Safety & Loss Control Consultant from Encova Insurance. The key discussion item involved reviewing new business, specifically the Annual Safety Refresher Training. The Safety Coordinator's report included a review of one written employee accident investigation report and a review of safety suggestions.

The agenda for the Safety Committee meeting included the call to order and roll call. Key discussion topics under New Business featured the Safety Coordinator's report, which covered a Memorandum of Understanding, an upcoming ALICE drill scheduled for October 22, and mandatory Substance Use Awareness training. Further items involved reviewing written employee accident investigation reports and safety suggestions requesting corrective action. The Rolling Agenda Action List included several ongoing critical plans and training initiatives.

The Safety Committee meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call. Key discussions included the quarterly safety inspection report provided by Stacey DeFiore and Dan Bishop, and an update from Jason Williams regarding parking lot maintenance. The Safety Coordinator, Dr. Zupsic, reported on ongoing trainings, the School Code review process, and the Wellness Newsletter. The committee also reviewed four written staff incident reports and discussed safety suggestions. Business was adjourned after setting the date for the next meeting.