Joy Spillers Hardridge

The agenda included an OPAA Business Review, principals' reports, and a superintendent's budget update for the 2025-2026 school year. The board discussed the superintendent's recommendation for the dismissal of Mr. Jess Stipes, setting a meeting date for further review. They also approved the annual review of Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials Procedures and tabled a resolution supporting the stakeholder presentation regarding the outdoor sports facility upgrade. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session and later hired Ms. Erica Roberts as a paraprofessional.

The meeting included a review of OPAA business and principal's reports. The consent agenda covered minutes of previous meetings, financial reports, payroll, purchase orders, increased encumbrances, encumbrances, and appropriations for board approval. The board discussed the superintendent's recommendation for the dismissal of Jess Stipes, considered resignations, and reviewed Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials Procedures. A budget update for the 2025-2026 school year was presented, and a resolution supporting a stakeholder presentation regarding an outdoor sports facility project was discussed. The board also entered an executive session to discuss the possible hiring of a paraprofessional and considered hiring a paraprofessional for the remainder of the school year.

The committee reviewed and discussed the results of the FY26 Safe & Healthy School Climate Survey, which was administered in October 2025. A TSET grant application will be submitted to fund new playground equipment and community pickleball courts. The committee evaluated the Fall 2025 safety/emergency drills and discussed the administration of Spring 2026 drills, including scheduling another medical drill after Christmas. The School Nurse provided a report. There was discussion on planning a healthy cafeteria menu, with feedback from high school students on new menu items and the potential benefits of a time change for MS breakfast compliance.

The board meeting included principal and superintendent reports, approval of a quote for ADA sidewalks and a cement pad at the Softball & Baseball fields, and a bonus stipend for all certified and support staff. The board also approved renewing the contract with Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company for the 2025-2026 school year, approved listed policies, regular board meeting dates for 2026, and accepted the resignations of the football coach and a teacher's aide.

The meeting included a Principal's report, a Superintendent's and Federal Programs Director's reports, and an approval of the consent agenda. The board approved an amendment to district policy DEABA regarding the Employee College Tuition Reimbursement Program. Additionally, they approved a resolution to the Delaware County Election Board calling for an annual election for the district and approved publication for the election. No new business was discussed.