Mandy McElwee

The Board accepted several donations and grants, authorized adjustments to estimated revenues and appropriations, and approved various financial transfers. Key personnel actions included the resignation of an EMIS Coordinator, the hiring of new staff for EMIS and executive administrative roles, and the issuance of supplemental contracts. The Board also approved an insurance policy regarding employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty for the Treasurer, renewed a district membership for the EdTech Leaders Alliance, passed a resolution to renew liability and property insurance through the Ohio School Plan, and approved an addendum to the Superintendent's contract.

The board approved a one-year contract for an Assistant Treasurer, including salary scale details. Additionally, the board authorized the reimbursement of New Philadelphia City Schools for transition day costs associated with the new Assistant Treasurer's onboarding.

This document outlines the goals of the Board of Education, focusing on several key areas. These include providing a safe and positive learning environment, offering quality educational opportunities, demonstrating financial responsibility, maintaining open communications with stakeholders, and striving for educational equity across all student demographics. The Board's role also involves employing and evaluating leadership, establishing policy, advising the superintendent, and advocating for students and the district.

The agenda focuses on operational and administrative actions for the school district. Key topics include the acceptance of various donations and grants, the approval of FY27 temporary appropriations across multiple funds, and the rescission and granting of several supplemental contracts for certificated and contracted employees. Additionally, the Board is set to discuss purpose statements and budgets for student organizations, a transition agreement with Head Start, student meal prices, and the district parent-student handbook. Personnel matters include the approval of an intervention specialist contract and the acceptance of a counselor resignation. The Board will also review a long-term lease agreement with the Tuscarawas County YMCA, establish a date for a special fiscal year-end meeting, and discuss scheduling a work session.

The Board of Education convened to approve a resolution for the award of a construction contract for the Tuscarawas Valley Wellness Room project. Following a public bidding process and evaluation by the project architect, the contract was awarded to CCI Construction, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a total base bid amount of $319,933.00.