Ron Johnson

The organizational meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected board members. Key actions involved the nomination and approval of the 2026 Board President and Vice-President. The Board established the date, time, and location for regular monthly meetings (third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Oak Hill Middle/High School Library). Approvals were granted for travel reimbursement based on the IRS 2026 recommended rate per mile (72.5 cents). A comprehensive list of authorizations for 2026 was approved, including authorizing the Treasurer to pay bills and invest funds, empowering the Superintendent as the purchasing agent for non-bid items, and delegating authority for approving employee leaves, student suspension appeals, staff professional leave, employment offers during recess, and acceptance of resignations. Furthermore, the Superintendent and Treasurer were authorized as the district's public records designees, and 2026 Board Member Liaisons were appointed for Legislative and Educational matters.

The meeting included the approval of minutes and financial reports from November 2025. The Board recognized the Boys Golf team accomplishments. Discussions covered upcoming elementary programs, dismissal schedules, and the Christmas Break. New business involved the approval of calamity days for both staff and students in December. Personnel actions included accepting a resignation for the Head Varsity Football Coach, approving several substitute roles, approving a Bus Driver Instructor, approving University of Rio Grande student placements, and approving a volunteer coach. Field trips and professional meeting requests were approved. Financial matters included authorizing the Treasurer to manage FY26 CCIP funds carryover, establishing and transferring funds for local scholarship activity to Fund 007/9025, approving the 2025-2026 Amended Appropriations and Estimated Resources, renewing OSBA annual membership dues, approving participation in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund, approving the OSBA Virtual Transportation Supervisor Program, and approving several payments made after the fact. The Board entered executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees, during which a Board Member was recognized for 16 years of service.

The meeting included the approval of minutes and financial reports for October 2025. A significant portion was dedicated to recognizing achievements for Fall Sports teams, including Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball, with several athletes receiving honors such as SOC Runner of the Year and various All-Conference/District selections. The Superintendent provided updates on several upcoming events and holiday breaks. New business involved the approval of the appointment of Mike French, Jr. as representative to the Joint Vocational Board of Education for a three-year term effective January 1, 2026. Numerous Board Policy updates and rescissions were approved. Personnel matters included the approval of a new Classified Contract for a Cafeteria Aide, supplemental contracts, and several volunteers and substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year. Field trips and professional travel requests were also approved. Financial items authorized included a service agreement with PowerSchool, participation in a K12 Network Subsidy fund, setting board member compensation, approving the 2025-2026 Amended Appropriations, authorizing the disposal of a band golf cart and two buses via public auction, and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Central Ohio Educational Service Center. The board also conducted an executive session regarding employment matters and financial considerations.

The meeting included discussions on recognizing National Principals Month and School Custodian Appreciation Day. The Superintendent's Report covered important dates such as the end of the first 9 weeks, Halloween parties, parent-teacher conferences, staff in-service, senior parent bingo, and a Red Cross Blood Drive. The board authorized the Superintendent and Treasurer to work with legal counsel to prepare and issue RFQs for the CMR and Design Professional related to the Middle School/High School Expansion Project. Personnel matters included approving substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year. Field trips and professional meetings were approved, along with financial items such as the Petition for Annexation, the College Contact Memorandum of Understanding, and the district's Financial Forecast. The board also entered into an executive session to discuss negotiations with public employees.

The meeting included recognition of students with perfect test scores in math across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Superintendent's Report covered various events such as Homecoming, the Apple Festival, cheerleading clinics, FAFSA Night, football game schedules, band shows, and the start of afterschool programs. Public participation involved discussions on increasing student involvement at games and addressing bullying concerns. The board approved new business items, including bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year and a resolution not to provide career-technical education to students in grades 7 and 8 for the 2025-2026 school year. Personnel matters included the approval of substitute staff, acceptance of a resignation, and approval of volunteers and student teachers. Financial approvals covered permanent appropriations, student activity budgets, extensions of contracts, and a donation of a golf cart to the band program. Field trips and professional meetings were also approved. The board entered an executive session to discuss confidential information related to economic development assistance.