Katherine Martz

The board meeting featured a presentation on whole milk in the cafeteria and heard concerns from bus drivers. The Superintendent provided an update on end-of-year activities. The board processed various personnel actions, including resignations and retirements, and approved new employment for teaching, custodial, coaching, and administrative support roles. Business items included approval of field trips, a revision to the upcoming school calendar, the tentative list of graduating seniors, acceptance of a donation, authorization for bus purchases, the sale of surplus assets, and memorandums of understanding regarding make-up time and inclement weather procedures.

The board recognized 2024 retirees, handled various staff resignations and retirements, and approved multiple employment appointments for certified and classified staff positions. Business items addressed included the approval of an upcoming girls wrestling tournament participation and a DECA field trip, the authorization to advertise for the sale of surplus inventory, and the formal approval of the district's five-year forecast.

The meeting featured reports from the Southern Hills CTC Superintendent and the WBLSD Superintendent regarding legislative updates. The Board processed several personnel actions, including resignations and retirements of teaching and support staff, and approved various employment appointments. Business conducted included the authorization of field trips, a partial contract suspension for classified staff, and the first reading and waiver of the second reading for numerous Board policies. Additionally, the Board adopted a special education resolution, approved fiscal year 2026 tax rates, and approved 2025-2026 OHSAA membership.

The board meeting featured the Superintendent's report, which included recognition of long-term staff service and a reception for outgoing board members. Employment actions were taken, including the approval of various club advisors, athletic coaches, and educational aides. Business items included the election of a President Pro-Tem for the upcoming re-organizational meeting, approval of a depository agreement, and authorization of the 2024-2025 school calendar. Additionally, the board approved organizational memberships, legal funds, and transitions for technology personnel and service providers. Updates were made to the current school year calendar regarding a professional development day, and travel was approved for a staff conference.

The board discussed updates regarding the Ohio Biennium budget. Key actions included the approval of several staff resignations and retirements, as well as the employment of various teaching, administrative, and volunteer coaching positions. The board also approved travel requests for student organizations, the 2025 student wellness plan, 2025-2026 student fees, and a five-year forecast. Additionally, the board accepted bids for parking lot improvements and approved several fiscal year 2026 agreements related to technology, pre-school services, and board policy updates.