Melissa Theis

The Board meeting included various presentations, such as a Points of Pride update regarding Music and Art and an athletic program report. Key actions included approving multiple personnel items, such as resignations for retirement, amendments to employee salary notices, the conditional granting of teaching contracts, and various new hires. Additionally, the Board authorized leave of absence requests for several staff members, approved supplemental contracts for athletic and non-athletic activities, and recognized a volunteer for the robotics club. Finally, student representatives provided a report concerning the Caring Closet initiative and legislative communication.

The Board of Education received updates on the Mural Club and recognized the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Extensive personnel actions were approved, including resignations, leaves of absence, substitute teacher employment, teaching contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, and administrative placements. The Board also approved service agreements with the Warren County Educational Service Center, I Am Boundless, Inc., Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc., and the Miami Valley Educational Computer Association. Additionally, the Board authorized construction contract amendments for building demolition and abatement, adopted a calamity day alternative make-up plan, approved revised special education policies, and finalized a memorandum of understanding regarding retirement incentives.

The Board of Education meeting covered a variety of administrative and operational items. Key discussions included curriculum updates and student council reports. Financial actions involved the approval of appropriations, revenue modifications, purchase orders, annual reports, and donations. The board took several personnel actions, including the approval of resignations, employment of substitute staff, and granting of various leave requests. Additionally, the board approved athletic and non-athletic supplemental contracts, authorized payment-in-lieu of transportation for specific students, and approved a student band trip. Other business included a clinical affiliation agreement with Sinclair Community College, a literacy partnership with the Miami Valley Leadership Foundation, and a construction contract resolution for electric infrastructure upgrades.

The Board conducted an executive session to investigate charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual. Following this, the Board held a public work session to discuss goals and planning for the 2025-26 school year.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key items, including personnel actions such as resignations, new hires, promotions, and leaves of absence for various staff members. The Board approved several service agreements, including a partnership with the Greene County Educational Service Center for an outdoor program, a contract with Professional Counseling Services of Ohio, and a counseling service agreement with CRN Healthcare. Additionally, the Board authorized transportation contracts with Senior Assistants, Inc., for student services and approved an agreement with The Motz Group for track and turf replacement at the high school stadium. The meeting also included reports from student representatives regarding the start of the school year, the Caring Closet, and homecoming activities, as well as an update on the DLT meeting.