Tina Pelto

The meeting covered the election of a president and vice-president, the establishment of regular meeting dates, the appointment of a board member to the scholarship committee, and various organizational authorizations, appointments, assignments, procedures, and establishments. These included authorizations for financial matters, personnel decisions, and the use of cooperative purchasing programs. Petty cash funds were established, and legal counsel firms were authorized. A resolution was approved for participation in the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program.

The meeting addressed concerns regarding notification of a special board meeting held in January. Financial statements and investments for January 2023 were approved. The board reviewed and approved out-of-state travel requests for staff attending various conferences. Several equipment donations were accepted for the school's HVAC, Connections, and Culinary programs. A purchase of a commercial-grade robotic vacuum was approved, along with a three-year internet access agreement. A resolution acknowledging an exemption from real property taxation was adopted. The board also discussed upcoming events, including a board retreat and the superintendent's committees.

The meeting included Treasurer/CFO recommendations on financial statements, investments, and changes in appropriations for FY2023, along with insurance coverage approvals. Superintendent's reports covered facilities updates, personnel changes (resignations and new hires for various positions), and operational recommendations including handbook approvals and donations. The board also addressed a hearing referee recommendation to terminate an employee and approved amendments to the Superintendent's and Deputy Superintendent's contracts. Finally, board member comments and awards were presented.

The meeting included a student success highlight showcasing the Early Childhood Education program, a marketing and communications update with a five-year enrollment data comparison, and the presentation of the LCJVS State Report Card, which received a 4.5-star rating. Financial statements and investments were reviewed, along with proposed changes in appropriations for FY2025. Several personnel matters were addressed, including resignations, retirements, and new hires for various positions. Donations were accepted, and out-of-state travel requests for staff attending various conferences and meetings were approved.

The board meeting included presentations from Burgess and Burgess on their analysis of interviews and recommendations. Financial statements and investments were reviewed, along with annual reports. Several Then & Now Certificates were approved. The board also considered facilities matters, including a new sign, and personnel recommendations, including resignations, retirements, supplemental contracts, and new hires for various positions. Operational recommendations included out-of-state travel approvals, funding for a new LED sign, and approval of the Adult Career Center Student Handbook.