Gerald Bell

The strategic plan focuses on cultivating empathy, integrity, communication, adaptability, lifelong learning, and critical thinking in students. It prioritizes personalized learning experiences, high-quality professional development, and digitally rich instruction. The plan aims to create a welcoming and safe school community that values diverse perspectives and fosters engagement. It also focuses on attracting and retaining innovative staff, enhancing community engagement through effective communication, and ensuring financial responsibility to support the district's longevity and facilities.

The strategic plan focuses on cultivating empathy, integrity, communication, adaptability, lifelong learning, and critical thinking in students within safe and inspiring schools. It prioritizes personalized learning experiences, digitally rich instruction, and relevant curriculum. The plan aims to create an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, fosters community engagement through effective communication, and ensures financial responsibility to enhance the value for students, staff, and the community.

The meeting included presentations from the Speech and Debate Team coach, the Transportation Director regarding transportation concerns for the upcoming school year, and Dr. Anstadt on feedback from a district-wide COVID Community Survey. The board approved several purchases over $25,000, including technology upgrades (access points, online learning system licenses, Chromebooks), and contracted services with the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West. Salary schedules for a Communications Coordinator and Dispatcher were also addressed, along with personnel matters such as resignations, nominations, contract changes, and leaves of absence. Concerns regarding potential staff layoffs were raised by the OAPSE president.

The board meeting included recognition of board members, particularly Mark Hughes for his service as president in 2021. A superintendent's report provided a COVID update and the district's response. The board approved amending the school calendar for early dismissals on Fridays. Committee appointments were made for 2022. Financial reports and investment information were reviewed, along with an abatement payment agreement. Several purchases over $25,000 were approved, including technology, interpreting services, musical instruments, and school furnishings. A school safety network vulnerability assessment was also approved. Finally, job descriptions, personnel matters (resignations, retirements, nominations), stipends, and the 2022 regular board meeting schedule were addressed.

The board meeting included an update on the return to in-person instruction. Discussions also covered OAPSE members' work responsibilities. The board approved treasurer reports and recommendations, including financial reports, investments, legal fees, and purchases over $25,000. These purchases included software licenses, real estate services, and various equipment and supplies for different school departments. The board also approved superintendent reports and recommendations, including memoranda of understanding, gifts and donations, and additional purchases over $25,000 for items such as lab equipment, online resources, special education services, and food service supplies. Urgent necessity purchases were approved for classroom meal transport coolers and Chromebooks. A change order for the Whitmer Annex was also approved, along with personnel matters such as resignations, retirements, and contract changes.