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May 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting focused on several operational and administrative tasks, including the approval of the treasurer's report, and the authorization of numerous personnel contracts for certified and classified staff for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also addressed non-renewals, resignations, retirements, and reassignments, as well as the approval of various supplemental contracts and field trips. Additionally, the board approved several scholarship payments, revised school calendars, and job descriptions. A resolution was adopted to suspend specific employment contracts and abolish certain positions due to financial reasons and changes in interdistrict service contracts. Finally, the board approved a date change for the upcoming June meeting.
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Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including the approval of the treasurer's report, participation in a worker's compensation group rating plan, and the acceptance of a donation to support an awards ceremony. Personnel actions were taken regarding the hiring of certified and classified staff, as well as several resignations and retirements. The board also approved various field trips, professional development contracts, and policy revisions, including new policies on artificial intelligence and procurement. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to abolish a speech-language pathologist position and suspend an employment contract due to financial reasons. Superintendent updates covered topics such as cybersecurity planning, the transition of services at Ewing School, and website accessibility compliance.
Jan 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Organizational And Regular Meeting
The board conducted an organizational and regular meeting where they elected a President and Vice-President, established the 2026 meeting schedule, and appointed members to various committees including Finance, Policy, Inventory, Personnel, and Records Commission. Annual business resolutions were approved, including investment authorization, personnel employment, and grant applications. A public hearing was held regarding the retirement and reemployment of a staff member. Several personnel actions were taken, including contract approvals, resignations, and retirements. The board also approved field trips and observed student classroom visitations. Furthermore, resolutions were passed to settle a legal agreement and to reduce teaching and nonteaching staff, which involved abolishing specific positions and suspending employment contracts due to financial reasons.
Dec 18, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Ohio Valley Educational Service Center Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer, followed by the approval of the agenda. A significant action was the appointment and swearing-in of Robert "Bob" Caldwell to fill a board vacancy. Treasurer's recommendations included approving financial reports and bills for October and November 2025, accepting the McKinney Vento Homeless Grant, and approving the dental plan rates with Superior Dental effective January 1, 2026. Superintendent's recommendations involved approving numerous personnel actions, including new hires, reassignments, and processing several resignations. Key recommendations approved included authorizing discussions to explore partnership options with the Washington Board of DD/Ewing and the Guernsey County Board of Children Services. Finally, the date for the next organizational and regular board meeting was set for January 15, 2026.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
