Karen Swart

The board approved general fund encumbrances for purchase orders #512-529 and #32. Additionally, the board approved several new personnel hires for the upcoming school year, including a Physical Education teacher and assistant coach, a 3rd grade teacher, a Spanish I and II teacher, and an elementary music and art teacher.

The board discussed and approved a drug testing contract with ADTI, temporary appropriations for the fiscal year 2023-2024, and employment service contracts with OSSBA. Several school food authority representatives were appointed. Financial reports including encumbrances and transfers were approved. Administrative reports provided updates on summer school, senior scholarships, and building inspections. Personnel actions included the hiring of a new JH/HS principal, employment of summer school staff, the renewal of non-certified employee contracts, and the acceptance of resignations. Following an executive session, the board approved a retention and signing bonus for school personnel for the 2023-2024 school year.

The board approved various consent and regular business items, including bullying prevention officers, a Title IX coordinator, an evaluation model, a student instruction calendar, and a career and technology education contract. The meeting also addressed state assessments, school nutrition bids, and the adoption of digital communication policies. Financial approvals covered general fund and bond fund encumbrances, along with activity fund reports and lunch pricing. Administrator reports were provided for elementary and high school operations, as well as superintendent updates regarding state standards, teacher pay, and facility repairs. Personnel actions included the approval of several adjunct teaching positions, a certified long-term substitute pay rate, and extra duty assignments with updated stipend scales.

This document outlines Lomega Public Schools' plan for utilizing ARP ESSER III funds. It details strategies for COVID-19 prevention and mitigation to ensure safe in-person learning, including the provision of sanitization supplies and necessary staff adjustments. A core focus is on addressing academic learning loss through evidence-based interventions such as reading interventionists and instructional technology. The plan also allocates funds for general classroom supplies, district liability insurance, professional development for teachers, and a library management system. Furthermore, it emphasizes tailored support to meet the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, particularly those disproportionately affected by the pandemic, including students from low-income families, students of color, English learners, children with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care.

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board held an executive session for this purpose before returning to open session to conclude the meeting.