Sam DuBois

The meeting included student and staff recognition, with Melanie Weaver being introduced as the Ada Public Library's Board of Trustee appointee. Cole Crawford and his advanced manufacturing students shared a bridge-building project. Board reports covered the OSBA National Conference, Apollo board member updates, and ethics standards. The Superintendent's reports highlighted academic growth, the Bulldog Marching Band's superior rating, the Varsity Singers' debut, the new Manufacturing program, science fair, the Jim Tressel Visit and Fitness Challenge, MRESC data meetings, literacy night, and fall parties. The board also discussed the Bureau of Workmans' Comp School Safety & Security Grant Award, OSBA Capital Conference Attendance, online auction results, and upcoming Boardmanship 101 Training. The board approved the contract with the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Service Cooperative for internet service. Agreements with Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Ohio Northern University regarding field experience and student teaching were approved. The board also approved several board policy updates.

The meeting included reports from the Elementary and High School principals, as well as the Superintendent. Topics discussed included behavioral leadership, literacy night, senior community service, department goals, athletic updates, and the Department of Education and Workforce awarding Performance Supplements. The board also discussed the disposal of assets, an invoice for approval, and various personnel matters such as resignations, appointments, and contracts. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for special education services, a resolution to purchase school buses/vans, and participation in cooperative purchasing programs.

The meeting included reports on high school, athletics facilities, transportation, elementary, technology, public relations, special education, and maintenance/grounds. The board moved into a confidential executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual.

The meeting included reports from the High School and Elementary School, focusing on the start of the school year, athletic achievements, the success of the Manufacturing/Shop Program, and the implementation of Behavior Leadership procedures. A presentation was given on the Student Wellness and Success Plan, detailing the use of funds and community partnerships. The Superintendent reported on local report card results and technology updates, including the disposal of outdated assets and the development of a new ticketing system. The board discussed and approved a shared services agreement with Kenton City Schools, a Title I memorandum of understanding with Lima City Schools, and a resolution to purchase school buses/vans from bids received by the Ohio School Council. They also approved the job description for the Athletic Director. The treasurer's report, disposal of assets, and consent agenda items such as substitutes, partners in education, supplemental contracts, a classified resignation, and a classified contract were also addressed.

The meeting included recognition of new staff and reports from the superintendent, covering elementary updates and facilities. The board discussed the use of consolidated federal funds. The treasurer's report, monthly check register, investment schedule, bank reconciliation, income tax revenue, petty cash resolution, annual commercial paper filing requirement, federal grants, fund transfer, and disposal of assets were all addressed. The consent agenda included minutes from a previous meeting, certified and classified substitutes, shuttle drivers, substitute pay, extended service contracts, administrative resignation, administrator contract, classified contract, certified contract, public relations coordinator stipend, academic supplemental contracts, salary adjustments, bus routes, and service agreements with Midwest Regional Educational Service Center. Action items included the selection of an OSBA delegate, an agreement for the use of the ONU pool, a College Credit Plus agreement with the University of Findlay, a memorandum of understanding with SAFY Lima Behavioral Health, an agreement with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, updates to the program of studies, and a Title III consortium.