Jerome M. Davis

Key discussion topics included the approval of the agenda and financial reports for February 2026, including bank reconciliations and check registers. The Board approved several service agreements and engagements, such as a Master Service Agreement with META, engagement with Zupka & Associates for financial statement preparation, and engagement for audit services for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Personnel actions for the 2025-2026 school year were approved, noting the non-renewal of contracts for certain employees and retirements. The Board also approved the purchase of a stadium sound system, the attendance of Dr. Jerome M. Davis at an event, and a contract with the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities for preschool students with disabilities. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss employment matters.

The key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the current Regular Board Meeting minutes and the minutes from a prior Special Board Meeting held on February 3, 2026. The Board accepted the financial reports, bank reconciliations, and check registers for December 2025 and January 2026. Furthermore, the Board approved the February 2026 re-submission of the district's four-year forecast to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Professional service engagement was approved with Zupka & Associates for preparing basic financial statements for fiscal years ending 2026 through 2030. Revisions were made to the Title III Els grant amount. Personnel actions were approved, including a new hire for a Vocal Music Teacher, classified staff changes (hire, retirement, resignation), and the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lorain County Community College regarding the College Credit Plus Program for 2026-2027. The Board also authorized membership into the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-2027 school year and accepted a donation from the Clearview Athletic Boosters. An Executive Session was held for matters concerning employee appointment, employment, promotion, or compensation.

The key discussion topics for this Special Board Meeting included the approval of the meeting agenda itself. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a work session focused on the Sound System. The agenda also provided opportunities for the recognition of visitors and hearing of the public on both agenda and non-agenda items, followed by general questions and comments from the Board before adjournment.

During the Special Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved the minutes for this Special Board Meeting itself. The Board then moved into a work session to discuss agenda items including The Agenda, Supplementals, ICE, Community Involvement, Nursing Services, and OSBA Policy Services. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

This document presents a financial forecast for Clearview Local School District from fiscal years 2026 through 2029, building on actuals from 2023-2025. It details assumptions for various revenue streams, including property taxes and state grants, and expenditure categories such as personal services, employee benefits, purchased services, supplies, and capital outlay. The forecast serves as a tool to assist the district in determining short- and long-term financial needs, accounting for potential impacts from factors like reduced state funding, expansion of school voucher programs, and increased employee contributions.