Jon Heyd

The meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and the calling of the roll. Key agenda items involved a presentation on the Village Income Tax Proposal by the Mayor and administrative reports. The Board addressed reports on Athletics/Facilities, Finance, Strategic Planning, Policies, Endowment, OSBA/Student Achievement Liaison, and J.V.S. Board matters. Financial business included approval of August Financials, the FY19 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources, and the FY19 Permanent Appropriation Resolution, along with authorization for the Treasurer to participate in the Ohio Check Book initiative. Personnel matters included the approval of a revised one-year contract for a personal nurse and the approval of several supplemental contracts for the 2018/2019 school year. Action items also covered the approval of numerous NEOLA Policies, affirmation of Board Policy 6320, awarding contracts for snow plowing services and athletic field services, approval of the SpyGlass Proposal, authorization to bid for school bus chassis, establishment of new clubs, inventory disposal, and approval of a resolution supporting the Village Income Tax Proposal. Field trips approved included revisions for a trip to Washington, D.C., and new trips for FFA and Band students. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Wellington Education Association regarding a supplemental Cross Country Assistant position was also approved. The session concluded with discussion regarding sales projects, acceptance of numerous donations totaling $9,845.00, and a motion to enter executive session to discuss employee matters, safety/security, and union issues.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda as amended, which involved specific adjustments for votes on the Mohr Stamping donation, contract amounts for one agreement, and adding a discussion item regarding a resolution for the book "Looking for Alaska." Key discussions and actions involved presentations on book donations, student recognition, and updates on PowerSchool and Ecollect systems. Administrative reports covered status updates from various committees: Athletic Council, Finance, Strategic Planning, Policies, Endowment, OSBA Liaison/Student Achievement, and J.V.S. Board. Financial items approved included the October 2023 Financial Statements. Personnel actions included accepting one resignation and approving several employment actions, including a new Science Teacher contract and numerous supplemental contracts for coaching and advisory roles. Resolutions and contracts approved involved a revised Employment Application, disposal of old inventory, a contract for Superintendent/Treasurer evaluation facilitation, agreements for temperature/humidity controls and PowerSchool services, and an amendment for the Alternative School contract. The board tabled votes on a Facilities Use Agreement with the Fellowship Church and a Communication Services Proposal with The Impact Group. Sales projects and numerous donations were approved, including a specific donation from Mohr Stamping. Old business involved the approval of Legal Alerts and a first reading of NEOLA Bylaws and Policy Revisions. In New Business, a resolution was approved not to require ninth-grade students to read "Looking for Alaska" at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. The board then moved into and returned from Executive Session to discuss compensation of a public employee.

The work session agenda included a discussion with HEAPY regarding the Energy Assessment Report for McCormick Middle School. Other key discussion topics involved the Five Year Forecast and the 5-Day Family Survey concerning Hybrid & Remote Learning. The board also planned to move to an executive session to discuss matters related to employee appointment/compensation, safety and security, union matters, and confidential legal matters.

The meeting agenda was approved as amended, including separate votes for the minutes of the June 13th and June 29th meetings, and a separate vote for a one-year contract for Carrie Stannard. Presentations included a resolution honoring Bailey Rhys Wise for community service hours and a report on the High School Library Renovation. Reports covered Athletic Council discussions on the stadium and handbook adjustments, Strategic Planning committee scheduling, and Policy changes. Financial items approved included the June Financials, Petty Cash Reports, establishment of FY18 Petty Cash Funds, and approval of FY18 Grants (Title I, Title II-A, IDEA B). Personnel actions included employment adjustments for aides, payroll officers, tutors, long-term substitutes, and a Math Teacher, along with supplemental contracts. A one-year contract for the Endowment Coordinator was approved. Resolutions and contracts approved covered honoring Bailey Rhys Wise, purchases for AP Biology Labs, Anatomy & Physiology textbooks, AP Biology textbooks, High School Library Furniture, inventory disposal, and contracts with Lorain County Board of Mental Health, META Solutions (EMIS), and Hart Asphalt, Inc. The Board moved into and returned from executive session to discuss employment and compensation of administrators, teachers, and coaches. New Business included the first reading of several revised NEOLA Policies.

The Board of Education work session focused on technology improvements, including infrastructure, networking, utility functions via NWOCA, the implementation of a new website, mobile app, and all-call system through Blackboard, and Chromebook security and daily usage as presented by Melanie Broud. The Board subsequently moved into an Executive Session to discuss confidential union matters before returning to the Special Session and adjourning.