Robert Dickerson

The board discussed various administrative, financial, and operational updates. Key topics included progress on the solar panel project and greenhouse, roof painting for the concession stand, and preparations for a 5K & Fun Run. The treasurer reported on financial statements, grant finalizations, and hall graphics quoting. The board approved multiple financial items, including the financial journal, check register, various fund transfers, appropriations, and grant applications. Personnel actions included resignations, supplemental contract employment, and a voluntary transfer. Additionally, the board approved the Bradford Public Library budget, a remote learning/calamity day alternative plan, mental health counseling contracts, and various field trip and tuition reimbursement requests.

The board meeting covered several financial and personnel actions. Key topics included the certification of bills, approval of final payments for petty cash materials, and year-end transfers. Personnel actions included the hiring of administrative, classified, and certified staff, as well as approvals for base raises for classified and administrative staff. Additionally, the board approved an online blended learning plan, various dock day requests, and security-related infrastructure improvements, including a new buzzer system and vestibule flooring.

The Board meeting included student spotlights for the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Treasurer provided a financial report, and the Board approved various consent agenda items, including financial journals, check registers, certifications of bills, fund transfers, and acceptance of multiple grants and donations. Contract approvals included agreements with K-12 Business Consulting, the Darke County Educational Service Center, and insurance programs through the Southwestern Ohio Education Purchasing Council. The Board adopted a new Cybersecurity Program and Incident Response Plan. New business matters included various personnel resignations, retirements, and new contracts, as well as the approval of summer school and jumpstart programs, and the second and final reading of multiple Neola policies.

The committee convened to discuss records retention business, specifically recommending the destruction of expired district documents following the approved retention schedule and the formal filing of appropriate records with the Ohio Historical Society.

The meeting included the recognition of four students for their outstanding contributions and achievements. Administrative updates were provided regarding school activities, testing schedules, and updates on the Upper Valley Career Center. The Treasurer’s report covered financial journals, check registers, the acceptance of various scholarship and club donations, and a modification to procurement policies regarding micro-purchase and competitive proposal thresholds. New business included the approval of various personnel contracts for the upcoming school year, the scheduling of Staff Member Appreciation Week, approval of graduation candidates for the Class of 2026, and the authorization of agreements for student accident insurance, legal services, and college credit programming. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved contracts for greenhouse plumbing and exterior painting projects. Several NEOLA policies were introduced for a first reading, and an executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.