Mitchell Buchman

The key discussions and actions during this meeting included noting positive recognitions related to Veterans Day, Christmas programs, a 100th birthday celebration, and successes in FFA and wrestling. Financial matters involved approving the Treasurer's report for November 2025, which included payment of bills and investment reports, and authorizing payments to specific vendors that exceeded or lacked purchase orders. The Board set the dates for the January 2026 Organizational Meeting and the subsequent regular meeting. They also nominated and approved Mr. Hugh Arnold as President Pro Tem until the 2026 organizational meeting. Employee actions included approving supplemental payments for staff who taught completed fall 2025 college courses, approving unpaid leave for one employee, approving a substitute aide and custodian, and approving maternity leave for another employee. The Superintendent's report touched upon exploring health services with Nurse Roe, reviewing the 2026-2027 School Calendar, and addressing instructional needs at Waterford Elementary. The session concluded with an executive session to conduct the annual evaluations for the Treasurer and Superintendent.

The meeting included recognition of achievements in sports and FFA, updates on school events like the Thanksgiving meal and Veterans' Wall of Honor, and activities to engage students. Discussions covered staff projects, recognition of veteran staff members, and financial matters such as approving the Treasurer's report, payments to businesses, and fund transfers for the Cooper addition. The board approved the substitute teacher list, a memorandum of understanding for a supplemental coaching position, and winter/spring supplementals. They also adopted special education model policies. The Superintendent reported on flooring updates, quote for tuck pointing, completion of the sound system, professional development day, grant applications for safety and security, greenhouse plastic replacement, and insurance check for property damage.

The Wolf Creek Local Board of Education meeting included discussions on Fall MAP testing, activities at Beverly Island and Farm City Day, and upcoming ELA testing. The BLT is developing a behavioral flow chart. "Say Hello" week and Homecoming week were highlighted, along with updates on boys' golf, cross country, volleyball, football, and band activities. The FFA participated in the State Soils competition. WCLEA invited the Board to an appreciation dinner. OAPSE reported on extra bus trips and library items checked out. The State Report Card was discussed, with congratulations to the Elementary for their Early Literacy score and consideration of next steps for Math. The Treasurer's report for September 2025 was approved, along with the Wolf Creek Local Five-Year Financial Forecast. Payments to Ecolab and B.A.K Trophies were approved. The board approved opening a checking and/or savings account with The Citizen's Bank Company. Coaches for the 2025-2026 school year were approved. Revisions and rescissions of various Bylaws and Policies were approved. The DLT will review the State Report card data. Community Night is scheduled for 10/21, and a district-wide professional development day will be on 11/04.

The meeting included discussions on the positive start to the new school year, changes in morning drop-off and evening pick-up procedures, and updates to the PBIS framework. There was a public discussion regarding cell phone changes and busing/schedule adjustments. A request was made for a more permanent structure for the Band concession stand, and updates were requested on the parking situation at Waterford Elementary during events and bus route changes. The Board also discussed accepting a Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant, approving extended days for an employee, unpaid leave requests, a mentor for the school year, and new substitutes. The Superintendent reported on parking for an upcoming football game, a community involvement gathering, the district's inability to support free breakfast and lunch, and property tax reform.

The Wolf Creek Local Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various business and financial matters, such as approving the Treasurer's report, advertising for bids for a school bus, approving contracts with Ohio Valley ESC and Southeastern Ohio Counseling Center for student mental health services, and accepting the FY2026 Small, Rural School Achievement Grant and other grants through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. Additionally, there were employee-related actions, including approving contracts for a guidance counselor, educational aide, and elementary cook, as well as approving supplementals and maternity leave. The board also discussed bus routes and stops, disposal of old records, and the appointment of a delegate to the 2025 Ohio School Board Association Annual Business Meeting. The Superintendent's report covered custodians' summer projects, roof replacement exploration, a sound system update, and tuck point repair at the High School.