Jenalee Niese

The board discussed several financial matters including the approval of financial statements, reimbursement of unpaid student meal charges, and the transfer of funds from the bond retirement fund to a permanent improvement fund. Additionally, the agenda included consent items such as the approval of the Class of 2026 for graduation, the appointment of health services providers for bus drivers, and the approval of various student handbooks and overnight field trips. The board also reviewed personnel actions, including resignations, new hires for extended school year services, and the issuance of administrative and certified contracts. Breakfast and lunch price adjustments for the upcoming school year were also proposed.

The board discussed and addressed several financial, operational, and policy-related items. Key topics included the approval of financial statements and participation in a worker's compensation group retrospective rating program, the approval of various supplemental appropriations, and the adoption of a one-time retirement incentive for EEA members. The board also approved policy updates covering areas such as student NIL in athletics, credit card usage, artificial intelligence in schools, and entrance requirements. Furthermore, several administrative and non-certified contracts were reviewed and approved, and the board authorized ongoing partnerships for SRO/DARE services and special education support with outside educational service centers and agencies. Finally, the board accepted various donations and reviewed building reports across the district.

The meeting agenda includes financial reports, the approval of financial statements, participation in a worker's compensation retrospective rating program, and various budget adjustments. Key recommendations and reports involve personnel actions such as staff non-renewals, substitute list revisions, and accepting retirements and resignations. The Board will review policy updates, a revised school calendar, a memorandum of understanding for a retirement incentive, and accept various donations. Action items include approval of revised job descriptions, a partnership with the Wood County Sheriff Department for SRO/DARE services, and contracts for special education support. Additionally, the Board will consider supplemental positions and administrative contracts.

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.