Stacy Forby

The board discussed several items including the approval of health insurance rates for the fiscal year 2027 and various service agreements with the Ross-Pike County Educational Service District, including contracts for special education services, career navigator, MTSS coordinator, and additional staffing. Other key topics included an EMIS services agreement, a drug prevention grant, a treatment program agreement, student field trips, and various personnel actions such as resignations, new contract awards for teachers and staff, and supplemental coaching contracts. The board also reviewed and approved facility improvements, including equipment purchases for the Warrior Wellness Center, branding signage, and a change order for electrical and infrastructure work. Finally, the board approved an exclusive beverage agreement with G&J Pepsi-Cola and authorized workshop services for staff development.

The meeting agenda includes recognitions and awards, public participation regarding the retire/rehire of a staff member, and various administrative approvals. Financial items cover the acceptance of payroll and general reports, a severance payment, and budget commission rates. New business involves policy approvals, amendments to therapy agreements, transportation resolutions, and service agreements with organizations such as META Solutions and The Recovery Council. Personnel actions include retirement resignations, substitute and volunteer approvals, and supplemental contracts. Additional items encompass classroom furniture procurement, fitness equipment purchase for the Wellness Center, construction change orders, calendar revisions, and employee leave requests.

The meeting focused on several operational and facility-related approvals, including a contract to refinish the high school gymnasium floor, the installation of fencing at the athletic complex and wellness center, the acquisition of a water softener system, and renovations to the pitcher's mound. The Board also reviewed and moved to approve a new Master Agreement between the Adena Local School District Board of Education and the Adena Education Association. Personnel-related items included the establishment of a full-time Director of Athletic and Wellness position, the creation of job descriptions for various athletic and facility roles, and the designation of the Wellness Center Monitor and Facility Organizer position. An executive session was conducted to address compensation of public employees and ongoing labor negotiations.

The board discussed several items, including a public hearing regarding an adjustment to the district school calendar and informational presentations on the Wellness Center update. The treasurer's report covered financial reporting, severance payments, lease terminations, and the filing of a public notice concerning teacher re-employment after retirement. Personnel actions included approving various substitute appointments, resignations, and supplemental coaching contracts for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed operational matters such as HVAC maintenance contracts, vision services for students, the approval of an after-school reading intervention program, various change orders for the Wellness Center, and the purchase of bus safety equipment.

The board meeting agenda includes recognitions and awards, public participation, and various informational briefings. Key business items cover the approval of the treasurer's financial report, employment and renewal of various administrative and teaching contracts, authorization of seasonal school grounds maintenance, and approval of early release and graduation for seniors. Additionally, the agenda features a review of policy revisions, discussion of the Wellness Center, and an executive session to address employment and administrative matters.