David Fawcett

The meeting agenda included several key items requiring action. Treasurer's reports involved approving financial statements for February, authorizing necessary tax levies, approving the Wayne Public Library Annual Appropriations, approving funds for the Athletic Official Fund, and approving supplemental appropriations and revenue adjustments. Furthermore, the Board approved a resolution to designate Fifth Third Securities as the investment firm, moving investments from Central States Capital. The Superintendent's recommendations covered the approval of additions/deletions to the Wood County Substitute Teacher & Aide List, continuation of the Interdistrict Open Enrollment Policy for 2026-2027, approval of the contract for Audiology Services, and approval of policies related to Chromebook Guidelines and Acceptable Use for the upcoming school year. The Board accepted several donations designated for the Track & Field, Food Pantry, and Athletic Department. Action was taken to accept the resignation of the HS Assistant Track Coach and the retirement of an Elementary Teacher. The Board approved offering payment-in-lieu of transportation for one student and authorized continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Supplemental coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year were approved. Building reports provided updates on cheer team state championships, student band selections, basketball sectional championships, career premier events, ACT administration dates, and upcoming academic and event schedules. The Board convened into Executive Session to consider the dismissal of a public employee before adjourning the meeting.

The meeting included a Work Session and Board Member Comments, where the date and time for the next scheduled Board meeting (Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm) were announced. The session concluded with an adjournment motion.

Key discussions and recommendations for this meeting included the adoption of the FY2026 Financial Forecast and its corresponding assumptions. The Board was recommended to retain the legal services of Bricker Graydon Wyatt, LLP, for matters relating to school district territories. Furthermore, recommendations involved the hiring of Jason Enix as Superintendent effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029, at an annual salary of $145,000.00 based on a 3-year contract. An additional recommendation was made to employ Mr. Enix for up to 20 transition days prior to his contract start at a rate of $550.00 per day. Board members noted the upcoming regular meeting and a welcome reception planned for the new superintendent.

The meeting commenced with an executive session initiated by the Board President for the purpose of interviewing Superintendent candidates. Following the executive session, the Board returned to the regular session, and the President certified that the interviews were conducted. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The key discussion points included the Superintendent's Recognition, where the Student of the Month was highlighted. Treasurer's reports covered the approval of January financial statements, an additional transfer to the Athletic Official Fund, and the approval of the Wayne Public Library's Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The Consent Agenda involved approving additions/deletions to the substitute teacher/aide list for 2025-2026, accepting resignations, approving the County Service Agreement with Wood County Educational Service Center for Consortium Services (2026-2027), approving the 2027-2028 school calendar, and accepting several donations for various recipients including the Food Pantry. The Action Agenda focused on personnel matters, including hiring a substitute teacher, issuing a One Year Limited classified contract for a Custodian, accepting the resignation of the MS Principal with subsequent employment under a new contract, restructuring Middle School Track coaching contracts, and approving various supplemental positions for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Building reports provided updates on ACT testing, National FFA Week, a Blood Drive, career premier attendance, musical dates, quiz bowl seasons, honor roll posting, dances, field trips, and sports team results, including a District 1 Honors Band selection. The meeting concluded with the Board entering Executive Session to conduct Superintendent interviews (round #2) and consider the employment of a public employee.