Ray Blevins

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the adoption of the agenda, approval of financial reports and payment of bills, and several personnel actions. Personnel actions approved included substitute teacher lists for the 2025-26 school year, acceptance of two resignations (an aide position and an educational aide position), approval of a supplemental contract for curriculum services, approval of a five-year administrative contract for the Treasurer, and approval of a one-year non-teaching contract for an RBT pending background checks. The consent calendar covered the approval of the Health Savings Account Guidelines for 2026. The board also received an update on the audit and appointed one member as President Pro-Temp until the organizational meeting in January 2026.

The Technology Director provided an update on several technology initiatives, including website updates, phone replacements across all locations, setup for new staff, security camera and access control updates, cybersecurity efforts in collaboration with WOCO, and plans for server replacement using WOCO online servers. Key actions included the approval of the agenda and financial reports, authorization for payment of bills, and approval of numerous fund transfers between accounts. Personnel actions involved approving the sub teacher/aide list for 2025-26, accepting several resignations (including an aide, a preschool teacher retiring, and tech support/tutor), approving new non-teaching and supplemental contracts for the 2025-26 school year, approving limited teaching contracts for 2025-26, and amending contracts for existing staff regarding days/hours. Consent items approved included authorization for an MD transitional classroom to handle cleaning services for ESC offices and establishing a $50/$25 stipend for aides who substitute as teachers.

Key actions taken during the meeting included the adoption of the agenda and approval of financial reports and payment of bills. Personnel actions approved consisted of accepting resignations from a Minster Aide and a Teacher, approving a one-year non-teaching contract for a Minster Aide, and approving a supplemental contract for a MCPP Trainer. The Board also adopted a resolution formally acknowledging and supporting the temporary placement of certain students in classrooms where the age span exceeds 60-months, as deemed necessary for meeting their educational needs. A consent calendar motion approved a one-year contract with Midwest Regional ESC for State Support Team Region 6 preschool consultation services and a service agreement for music therapy. Discussion items included the Playground and the Compass 360 open house.

The meeting included a report from the Preschool Special Education Director updating on student numbers and upcoming professional development opportunities. Key actions included the adoption of the agenda, approval of financial reports and payment of bills, and various personnel actions such as accepting resignations, rescinding a contract, approving new non-teaching contracts, amending existing contracts, and approving substitute teachers. A stipend of $15,795.08 was approved for the Superintendent. Discussions covered STRs forfeiture, ACE Operator/IT matters, and Wapakoneta Special Education Services for 2025-2026.

The meeting included director reports detailing activities for special education, Easter events, graduation, and prom planning. Key actions included the approval of financial reports and the payment of bills. The Board also approved numerous donations designated for the prom event. Furthermore, several personnel actions were authorized, including the acceptance of two resignations and the placement of New Bremen Aides onto the salary schedule according to their years of service. The discussion segment focused on planning for the 2025-2026 school year.