Roberta A. Leehan

The board meeting included student recognitions for academic and athletic achievements, a presentation on a game-based learning program called Dysolve, and a curriculum report. Personnel matters were addressed, including staff resignations, appointments for the upcoming school year, and approvals for transportation department staff and supplemental contracts. A comprehensive revision and update of various Board policies and bylaws were adopted. Additionally, the board approved a Workers' Compensation service agreement, the creation of a new safety grant fund, the acceptance of several donations, and the disposal of obsolete technology equipment and textbooks. Public participation addressed concerns regarding overnight school camps and credit flexibility plans.

The board meeting included student recognitions, facility updates, and a curriculum report highlighting state testing progress and the success of AI training. Financial items were approved, including disbursements, financial reports, and student activity appropriations. Extensive personnel actions were taken, such as approvals for leaves, substitute employment, contract renewals, and salary notices for various staff positions. The board approved the advertisement for parking lot repairs and revisions to numerous board policies covering staff expenses, student conduct, and financial procedures. Additionally, the board approved graduation for the senior class, school meal prices for the upcoming year, a service agreement for behavioral analyst services, various summer camps and student trips, and the disposal of obsolete technology equipment.

The board meeting covered a wide range of reports and administrative actions. Recognitions were presented for students of the month and student-athletes in basketball and wrestling. Facility updates included HVAC progress and re-fencing projects. Staffing and personnel actions were approved, including the non-renewal of a custodian contract, various hiring decisions, and contract approvals for administrative and supplemental positions. Financial agenda items included setting tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, authorizing the bidding for a new school bus, and accepting numerous donations from athletic boosters and community members. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss negotiations and approved the settlement of an insurance claim.

The meeting featured student recognitions for Students of the Month and updates on the Spelling Bee competition, where the district champion placed second in the county. The multi-media teacher recognized students for artwork designs. Discussions included National School Breakfast Week, the GVMS Career Day and Reality Day simulation, Calamity Days policy, the OSBA County Board Professional Development event, and the Financial Forecast. The Board approved treasurer's reports including disbursements, financial reports, investments, and student activity appropriations for January 2026. Several personnel actions were approved, including noting Family Medical Leave requests, employing certified staff for supplemental contracts (including 5th Grade Camp roles and Spring sports assistant coaching positions), employing a Head Cook and accepting related resignations, approving the Treasurer's contract, accepting a teacher's resignation due to retirement, approving a long-term substitute teacher, and rescinding a stipend. Volunteers were approved for Track and Football/Strength & Conditioning roles. Miscellaneous consent items included approving State Road Occupational Medical Facility for bus driver physicals, approving College Credit Plus agreements with Lakeland Community College, Stark State College, and Youngstown State University, approving participation in a Group Purchasing Bid Program, accepting several monetary donations (some in memory of Jeanette Bower), approving an Outdoor Education Camping Agreement with Camp Fitch YMCA, approving details for upcoming softball/baseball clinics, authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, approving the Financial Forecast, and approving an overnight stay for Marching Band Camp. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 District Calendar and an updated Field and Clinical Experiences agreement with Youngstown State University. Additionally, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) concerning calamity days were approved with both the School Support Personnel and the Education Association. Public participation involved concerns about window operation and contract approvals for the Superintendent and Treasurer. An executive session was held to discuss the discipline of two employees and preparation for negotiations.

The proceedings encompassed a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget, followed by a Records Commission Meeting to review the possible disposal of obsolete school district records. The main portion of the document details the Organizational Board Meeting, which included administering the Oath of Office, the election of officers (President and Vice-President for 2026), and the approval of standing committee appointments across various domains such as Buildings and Grounds, Finance, Personnel, and Strategic Planning. Annual organizational resolution items were approved, covering the schedule for regular Board of Education meetings for 2026, establishing a service fund, appointing liaisons, approving legal service firms, and authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer for various fiscal and employment actions. Key actions in the Regular Board Meeting included approving Treasurer's Reports for December 2025, personnel resolutions detailing leaves, new employment contracts, and contract extensions, recognition of various Booster Organizations, and approval of the 2027 alternative tax budget and the 5-year Capital Spending Plan. The session also included the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board and the Educational Association. An executive session was held to discuss preparing for negotiations with the GVEA and GVSSP.