Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Justin Hartshorn’s organization
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Wood County Board Of Education Special Meeting
The Board received a presentation on a proposed county-wide Child Nutrition Cafeteria Manager position and viewed required Local School Improvement Council training. Personnel matters were discussed, including various contracts for physical therapy and speech services, Memorandums of Understanding with community organizations, and a broadcast agreement for a football game. The Board also appointed a principal for Emerson Elementary School, approved change orders for paving projects, and held an executive session regarding pending litigation and personnel matters. Additional agenda items covered professional and service personnel changes, resignations, appointments, and student placements.
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Wood County Schools Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The meeting included a presentation from McKinley Associates regarding the progress of three active construction projects. Discussion topics centered on the project team structure, including roles and responsibilities, strategies for managing construction challenges like cost escalation and skilled labor shortages, and the use of construction administration for oversight. The board also addressed communication protocols between the project management team and the board, the role of contingencies in the budget, and progress updates on specific school projects.
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Wood County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting covered a range of operational and administrative topics, including a project delivery approach from McKinley Associates, application process information for the library board, and audit reports for elementary and middle schools. The Superintendent provided updates regarding adjustments to school cafeteria milk prices, a parent event regarding Autism, and professional development training. The Board approved various financial transactions, contracts for audiology and therapy services, and multiple construction change orders for school facility projects. Additionally, the Board handled extensive personnel and extra-curricular staffing matters, including retirements, resignations, appointments, and transfers.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Wood County Schools Board of Education Board Meeting
The board discussed challenges and potential improvements for elementary school secretarial coverage, focusing on customer service and operational needs during school breaks and the summer. Key topics included current staffing contracts, enrollment complexities, open enrollment policies, and future consolidations. Additionally, board members explored marketing strategies to better communicate the district's value proposition, highlighting existing student resources such as 1:1 technology, free meals, and specialized learning opportunities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
