Justin Hershberger

The board approved the Treasurer's reports, various fiscal year-end actions, including final certificate of estimated resources, final amended permanent appropriations, and temporary appropriations for the next fiscal year. Approval was granted for an engagement letter with Squire Patton and Boggs, disposal of decommissioned technology, and payment of legal invoices. Key operational approvals included school fee lists, lunch prices, universal free breakfast, and various student and staff handbooks for the upcoming school year. The board also authorized interagency agreements with Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start and a licensing agreement with NEOLA, Inc. A public hearing was held regarding the reemployment of a retiree. Additionally, the board approved the monitoring of a social media site and a comprehensive list of athletic and extracurricular coaching assignments for the school year.

The board approved a renewal for employee major medical and prescription drug coverage with a 9.82% rate adjustment, along with a transfer of funds. Three-year contract agreements were ratified with both the Northmor Classified Employees and the Northmor Teachers Association. The board appointed an Agricultural Education Coordinator and authorized various employment recommendations including salary adjustments for administrative and support staff, signing bonuses for staff outside of bargaining units, and several multi-year and one-year staff contracts.

The board approved various financial reports and insurance renewals. Key discussions and approvals included the renewal of contracts with Sport Safe Testing Service, Inc. and Learn Well, as well as the School Resource Officer agreement with the Morrow County Sheriff's Office. The board adopted a revised random drug, alcohol, and tobacco testing policy, approved the graduation list for the class of 2026, and updated policies regarding food and beverage standards and parent involvement. Furthermore, the board authorized an educational service center contract, finalized numerous personnel recommendations including teaching staff, supplemental coaching positions, and leaves of absence, and accepted a resignation.

The Board of Education approved the Treasurer's financial reports, the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources, and student accident insurance for the upcoming school year. Policy updates were adopted, including new regulations on name, image, and likeness in athletics, district credit card usage, and artificial intelligence, alongside several revised financial and operational policies. The Board authorized various contracts, including EMIS shared services, the LEAP program, and attendance services. Capital equipment purchases were approved for a new school bus, 250 Chromebooks, and classroom projectors and video wiring. Furthermore, the Board reviewed and approved numerous employment contracts for certificated and classified staff for the 2026-2027 school year, accepted a retirement and a resignation, and made an appointment to the local public library board of trustees.

The board approved various financial and administrative matters, including the Treasurer's reports, a resolution regarding the investment of interim moneys in commercial paper, and the adoption of a mandatory cybersecurity program. Key actions included the approval of a true-up contract with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Teachers' Association, and a site host residential agreement with the local solid waste management district. Additionally, the board revised Policy 8500 concerning food services, updated the substitute teacher list, addressed superintendent employment recommendations including staffing adjustments and coaching appointments, and conducted an executive session regarding public employee discipline and compensation.