Kevin Landis

The meeting focused on various operational, financial, and human resources agenda items. Key discussions included the acceptance of a donation from AMVETS Post 55, renewal of contracts with Julian & Grube, Bonefish, and various service providers, and the establishment of PaySchools credit card convenience fees. The board also addressed personnel matters including resignations, retirements, and contract renewals for certified and classified staff. Business operations covered agreements with the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, MetaSolutions, College Now, P.T. Services Rehabilitation, LLA Therapy, and the Positive Education Program, alongside the purchase of instructional materials and updates to several student and athletic handbooks. Finally, the board adopted revisions to multiple district policies and scheduled an executive session for legal consultations.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and personnel matters, including the acceptance of a resignation from a volleyball coach and the renewal of certified teacher contracts for the upcoming school year. The board also approved the hiring of new certified personnel and authorized the recruitment of summer assistance for painting, custodial maintenance, and transportation departments. Additionally, a resolution was passed to waive competitive bidding requirements to award a cooperative purchasing agreement for roof resurfacing at the intermediate school, and standing committee reports were provided.

The Board addressed various personnel matters, including a resignation, an emergency paid sick leave request, and an FMLA maternity leave. An administrative contract for the District Treasurer was awarded. Additionally, the Board approved the hiring of a certified tutor, several classified staff members, and a supplemental contract for a PBIS Advisor. Finally, the Board approved the first amendment to the agreement for the Ombudsman Program Alternative Education Services for the school year.

The board discussed several items including the approval of financial statements, insurance rates, and accepting various donations and contracts, such as an E-rate funding extension and membership in the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council. Key personnel actions involved multiple staff resignations, retirements, and approvals of administrative and certified teaching contracts. Additionally, the board reviewed business operations including the approval of the high school graduating class list, the Summer PLATO program, a community college credit-plus agreement, and new service agreements for internet access and broadband services. An executive session was conducted to discuss negotiations and bargaining sessions regarding employee compensation and terms of employment.

The meeting agenda included informational items presented by the Wrestling Coach, Robotics Advisor, BHS Principal, and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Treasurer's business involved approval of financial statements and purchase orders exceeding $3,000.00. The Board considered accepting two donations: Brookside High School memorabilia from alumni and $3,000.00 from AMVETS POST 55 for the BIS Kitchen. Personnel actions included honoring several resignations and one retirement from coaching and teaching positions, approving a new Classified Custodian hire, and awarding several Supplemental Contracts for coaching roles. Business Operations involved approving resolutions concerning Lorain County Public Health and Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, approving Grade 3 state assessments in a paper-based format for the 2026-2027 school year, adopting a new Board Policy (Prohibition Against Purchase of Certain Foods -- 8.20), and approving a Robotics Field Trip to St. Louis, MO. The session concluded with an executive session to review negotiations or bargaining sessions concerning employee compensation or terms of employment.