Nicole McQuate

The meeting included several key discussions and actions. Student presentations featured a mock debate by the FFA Novice Parli Pro Team and a report from the Norwayne Elementary School Principal. The Board heard from the Vice President of the Music Boosters regarding an upcoming Jazz Show event. Following an executive session to discuss personnel matters, the Board adopted the agenda, approved Treasurer's Business, which included accepting numerous donations and approving fiscal year resolutions and forecasts. President's Business involved recognizing several student achievements, including Distinguished Services Awards recipients, recognition for the WCAL Championship Wrestling Team and Girls' Basketball Team, success in various academic and esports competitions, and the launch of a new wheelchair basketball team. Committee reports covered maintenance reviews, communication updates, observation of Love the Bus Month, receipt of a School Bus Safety Grant, policy readings on Procurement and Expense Reimbursements, and updates on vape sensor maintenance. The Superintendent's Agenda included personnel actions such as maternity leave approval and retirement acceptance, approval of professional leave requests, adoption of resolutions for Arts Education Programs, and approval of CCP Memorandums of Understanding and OHSAA membership for the next school year.

The meeting included the swearing-in of new board members, Eric Graham and Rachael Ramsier, followed by the election of the 2026 Board President (Doug Ingold) and Vice-President (Kirk Gasser). The board held a Budget Hearing where the Treasurer presented the 2026 tax budget. Meeting dates for 2026 were set. The board approved blanket resolutions for the Treasurer and Superintendent regarding investment, bidding, fund allocation, and legal counsel appointments. A service fund of $5,000 was established for the year. The Regular Meeting portion covered the adoption of the agenda and approval of the Treasurer's business items, including the December 2025 financial reports and the 2026 Tax Budget. President's Business included recognition of new members and achievements of students in spelling and food science competitions. Committee assignments for 2026 were approved, covering areas such as Finance, Policy, and Transportation. The Superintendent presented personnel actions, including contract approvals for exempt and supplemental staff (coaches), approval for staff professional leave requests, and approval of MOUs with Kent State University and Youngstown State University. The meeting included an executive session to discuss employment matters.

The meeting included an acknowledgment and celebration of Board members Earl Rupp and Winston Wyckoff, III. The Board entered and exited executive session to discuss confidential matters regarding appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee. Key financial actions included approving the November 30, 2025 Bank Reconciliation and Financial Reports, accepting several donations for various school programs, and approving the Ohio School Boards Association membership renewal. Under President's Business, congratulations were extended to students selected for Tri-County Honors Band, recognition was given for the FFA's successful fundraiser benefiting Austin Wilson, and acknowledgement was made for holiday service projects. Recommendations were made regarding the enactment of a section of the Superintendent's contract and the approval of a new contract for Superintendent Kevin Leatherman effective August 1, 2026. Committee reports covered ongoing maintenance reviews, the end of the first semester, transportation safety procedures, and updates on technology infrastructure replacement over Thanksgiving Break. New business involved approving a contract for a School Bus Driver, accepting the resignation of the Assistant to Treasurer/Accounts Payable, and approving a Bus Driver Training and Service Agreement, as well as a photographic service agreement.

The meeting included monthly reports, treasurer's business such as approving minutes and financial reports, accepting donations, and approving payments for sports season game workers. The board discussed maintenance and repair projects, school closures for Christmas break, transportation and safety measures, and various policy proposals. The superintendent reported on enrollment numbers. The board also discussed personnel matters, professional leave requests, a request for 6th-grade students to attend outdoor education, and the disposal of wrestling mats.

The meeting included monthly reports from the Curriculum/Gifted Coordinator and updates on the FFA Program. The board discussed and approved various treasurer's business items, including bank reconciliation, financial reports, donations, permanent appropriations, amended certificate of estimated resources, a forecast submission, transfers for capital project funds, a contract for financial statements, an amended therapy contract, a stipend, and snowplowing quotes. The board also recognized district students, staff, and parents involved in presenting animals and projects at the fair, and congratulated students selected for the Tri-County High School Honor Choir. Additionally, the board approved committee reports, covering buildings and grounds, communications and ONA, transportation and safety, policy, and audit/finance/technology. The superintendent's agenda included personnel matters, professional leave requests, adoption of special education model policies, and a contract for website, mobile app, and notification system services.