Nichole Thomas

The board received a building project update and approved financial statements, then-and-now certifications, personnel actions, and a transportation services agreement with First Student, Inc. Additionally, the board approved a donation from the Valley View JEDD, an in-kind donation of financial literacy curriculum, two job descriptions, administrative and classified salary schedules, and an 8th-grade field trip to Washington, DC.

The Board of Education received a progress update on the ongoing building project and approved financial statements, then-and-now certifications, and a resolution regarding tax amounts and rates. Personnel actions and a contract award for the board office renovation project were approved. Additionally, the Board authorized an early graduation, accepted donations for a playground sunshade and a softball diamond press box, and approved an upcoming school band and choir trip. Multiple board policies were updated, covering topics such as name, image, and likeness in athletics, budget preparation, procurement, and vendor relations.

The Board approved the purchase of Chromebooks and Google Management Licenses from Dayton Cincinnati Technology Services to support the district's 'One 2 World' program at a total cost of $126,300.00, covering equipment for incoming 7th and 10th grade students.

The Board meeting addressed several key items, beginning with presentations on the Middle School and High School Curriculums for 2026-2027. Key approvals included the Financial Statements for January 2026 and the financial forecast with associated notes and assumptions. The Board approved Then and Now Certifications for two vendor invoices from MCESC, a $1,000.00 donation from the Germantown Lions Club for the 8th-grade trip to Washington D.C., and established a $40/month cell phone allowance for authorized staff for calendar year 2026. Agenda items were modified to place personnel actions after executive session. Approvals were granted for the Sinclair CCP agreement and the Valley View Business Professionals of America trip to the BPA State Leadership Conference. Jon Vincent was reappointed as Trustee for the Germantown Public Library. The Board approved continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 2026-2027, and approved the Valley View Elementary Literacy Plan, the District Gifted Identification and Service Plan, and the 2026-2027 course of studies for both Middle School and High School. The meeting concluded with an executive session to consider employment of a public employee, followed by approval of personnel actions and adjournment.

Discussions included curriculum changes for middle school, specifically the introduction of Spartan Expedition as a career exploration class and the alignment of fees for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. High school curriculum updates covered the implementation of CAG credits, which are equivalent to beginning college courses determined by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, and the introduction of KIPP courses where students can earn college credit by passing an exam. The board also received an update on building projects, noting forthcoming work on grass reseeding, gym floor repairs, and bid openings for the administration area and transportation contract. Financial reports involved the approval of financial statements for January 31, 2026, and a presentation on the financial forecast, comparing current projections against previous forecasts and detailing legislative impacts such as House Bills 186 and 335 affecting property taxes. The financial presentation also covered expenditure forecasts, including costs from negotiated salaries and increased medical expenses, and outlined the upcoming budgeting process for 2027, emphasizing cost efficiencies and extending cash on hand balances. Public participation involved a request for community access to the school track.