Debbie Goodman

The board approved various financial reports and insurance renewals. Key discussions and approvals included the renewal of contracts with Sport Safe Testing Service, Inc. and Learn Well, as well as the School Resource Officer agreement with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office. The board adopted a revised random drug, alcohol, and tobacco testing policy, approved the graduation list for the class of 2026, and updated policies regarding food and beverage standards and parent involvement. Furthermore, the board authorized an educational service center contract, finalized numerous personnel recommendations including teaching staff, supplemental coaching positions, and leaves of absence, and accepted a resignation.

The Board of Education approved the Treasurer's financial reports, the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources, and student accident insurance for the upcoming school year. Policy updates were adopted, including new regulations on name, image, and likeness in athletics, district credit card usage, and artificial intelligence, alongside several revised financial and operational policies. The Board authorized various contracts, including EMIS shared services, the LEAP program, and attendance services. Capital equipment purchases were approved for a new school bus, 250 Chromebooks, and classroom projectors and video wiring. Furthermore, the Board reviewed and approved numerous employment contracts for certificated and classified staff for the 2026-2027 school year, accepted a retirement and a resignation, and made an appointment to the local public library board of trustees.

The board approved various financial and administrative matters, including the Treasurer's reports, a resolution regarding the investment of interim moneys in commercial paper, and the adoption of a mandatory cybersecurity program. Key actions included the approval of a true-up contract with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Teachers' Association, and a site host residential agreement with the local solid waste management district. Additionally, the board revised Policy 8500 concerning food services, updated the substitute teacher list, addressed superintendent employment recommendations including staffing adjustments and coaching appointments, and conducted an executive session regarding public employee discipline and compensation.

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the Treasurer's reports for January 2026, authorization for blanket purchase orders up to $550,000, and certification of necessary tax levies to the county auditor. The Board also approved the Financial Forecast for FY26-30, the updated substitute teacher list, and a resolution authorizing 2026-2027 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Furthermore, additional coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year were approved, a donation from the Northmor Music Boosters was accepted, and various staffing agreements and employment recommendations were approved, including resignations and appointments for coaching roles. The Board also approved expenditure requests for OHSAA Sectional Boys' Basketball game staff and conducted an executive session regarding public employee employment, dismissal, discipline, or compensation.

The meeting included reports from the Junior High/High School Principal and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Key actions involved the approval of the Treasurer's reports for January 2026 and paying bills, authorizing blanket purchase orders up to $550,000, and certifying necessary tax levies based on budget commission determinations. The Board also approved the Five-Year Financial Forecast for FY26-30 and the updated substitute teacher list. A resolution was passed authorizing the voluntary renewal of membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 2026-2027, adopting its rules as minimum requirements. Approvals were granted for additional coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year, a donation from the Northmor Music Boosters, and several staffing agreements and contracts with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for various services (SLP, PT, staffing). Employment recommendations included approvals for numerous coaching positions for the 2025-2026 school year, acceptance of a resignation, and approval for staff working OHSAA Sectional Boys' Basketball games. The Board conducted an executive session to discuss employment, dismissal, discipline, or compensation of a public employee or official.