Melvin Harper

The meeting included several key administrative and operational discussions. The consent agenda covered the approval of substitute teachers and classified substitutes for the 2016-17 school year, the approval of several volunteers, and the approval of supplemental instruction contracts for band activities. Resolutions were passed regarding the approval, acceptance of by-laws, code of regulations, policies, and calendar of events for the Jackson Girls Roundball Support Group, as well as a resolution to register opposition to the current public school accountability system and appeal for a return to traditional local control elements. Other items included the approval of Speech and Language Pathology Agreements with South Central Ohio ESC and Athens-Meigs ESC, an agreement with Emerald Data Solutions, Inc. for BoardDocs services, and the establishment of a new Agency Revenue Fund, the Sharing Knowledge Science Fund (007-9709), designated for energy education. The board also approved the re-employment of the Treasurer for a three-year limited contract. Financial matters included the acceptance of the financial report and approval of the Fiscal 2017 Amended Certificate of Available Resources, Amended Appropriations, and 5-year Forecast. Discussion topics covered the SUCCESS Program, Salt Update, and Health Insurance Update.

The meeting agenda was approved, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by award winners. Under Old Business, the minutes from the August 9, 2016, regular meeting were approved for action under the Consent Agenda. The Personnel section involved accepting resignations, awarding a one-year limited contract for an Attendant position, recommending the employment of substitute teachers and classified substitutes, amending supplemental contracts for girls' tennis coaches, and approving volunteers and credentialed evaluators. Other action items included approving an evaluation framework for school counselors, purchasing services from a Data Network Systems Manager, authorizing payment in lieu of transportation services for Christian Life Academy students, and adopting resolutions regarding Board Member Kim Harless's travel expenses as an OSBA Capital Conference delegate and establishing 'The Rachel Coyan Tripp Scholarship Fund'. Contracts were approved with Rio Grande Community College and Shawnee State University for College Credit Plus, and a Memorandum of Understanding for Audiology Services with South Central Ohio ESC. Resolutions were approved concerning Northview PTO bylaws, policies, and calendar of events, as well as a liability attachment payment. A significant resolution was adopted directing the Treasurer to invoice ECOT for $795,149.72 for state and local funding extracted since 2003, citing low academic performance and insufficient student participation accounting. A limited supplemental contract for an assistant football coach was recommended. Separately, the Board authorized a ten-year energy efficiency service agreement with Energy Optimizers, USA, LLC, for $378,796.00. Financial reports were accepted. Discussion items included an Enrollment Update, Capital Conference Dates, SUCCESS Programs, and an update on CSA Sponsor Review. An executive session was held to discuss the employment of personnel.

The meeting agenda was approved, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and recognitions. Under Old Business, the minutes from the July 19, 2016 meeting were approved for action. The New Business section, handled under the Consent Agenda, involved numerous personnel actions, including accepting resignations, approving limited teaching contracts for the 2016-17 school year, and hiring classified staff and substitutes. Other items included approving rates for School Age Child Care Programs, approving the Latchkey Program Parent Handbook, appointing compliance coordinators, authorizing CPR training, approving bus routes, approving several contracts (including one with JCBDD for a pre-school unit, one with an LPN for nursing services, and agreements for a School Resource Officer and event security), and establishing the J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund. A separate action approved the employment of Tyler Swackhammer as Assistant High School Principal under a three-year contract. The Financial Report section covered accepting the financial report, approving returns of advances, and amending the Certificate of Estimated Resources and Appropriations for FY 2017. Discussion items included the After School Grant and Construction/Improvement Projects.

The meeting commenced with standard opening items, including a moment of silence for Garrett Masters. Key discussions involved recognizing Spelling Bee Winners and School Board Recognition Month. A presentation was given on the RIF Procedure. During Public Participation, an issue regarding the book "A Brief Moment in the Life of Angus Bethune" under HB 8 was addressed, resulting in a motion to support the committee's decision not to ban the book. Consent agenda items approved included resignations/retirements (one effective 12/31/2026), the rescission and re-award of an aide contract with a revised start date, employment of several certified and classified substitutes, approval of volunteers, payment of a META Solutions invoice as a "Then and Now" item, implementation of the 2026 Ohio Minimum Wage increase, and adoption of the 2026-2027 academic calendar. New Business included approval of the Resolution to Proceed with the Proposition of an Income Tax. The session concluded with the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report and discussion items on the Hall of Honor and graduation procedures for foreign exchange students.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. The primary discussion item centered on the Consent Agenda, which recommended the disposal of numerous records from the Transportation Department and the Treasurer's Department according to the established retention and disposition schedule. Specific record categories from both departments were listed for disposal, covering areas such as foundation distribution, tax settlements, vouchers, bank statements, payroll records, and various other financial and operational documents. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.