William J. Zelei

The board approved the financial reports for September and October. Other actions included the approval of an electric audit project agreement, multiple auction services agreements, a pricing change for produce, and agreements for school tip line services, workers' compensation programs, preferred partnerships, and volume contracts for room rates. Additionally, the board authorized the hiring of a consultant, approved office renovation costs, entered into an independent contractor agreement for inventory services, added new council members, and approved an affiliate membership agreement. The board also discussed recent engagement efforts, utility updates, and organizational growth.

The board approved the March financial report and authorized the creation of a Capital Fund within the Chart of Accounts. The consent agenda included the appointment of new board members, an affiliate utility agreement, approval of the adjusted FY26 budget, a transfer of funds to the Capital Fund, approval of the FY27 budget, various membership applications, and several service agreements, including electricity purchases and food service vendor awards for the 2026-27 period. Additionally, the board approved a staff promotion and a transition stipend, while a proposed staff cost-of-living increase for FY27 was tabled. Discussion topics included a new Design Build RFQ/RFP, board membership discussions, a 100-year celebration update, and updates on AEPA and OPFMA.

The board approved the financial reports for December 2025 through February 2026, authorized an independent contractor agreement for food management services, and passed an update to the bylaws to permit virtual meetings. The board also approved a comprehensive consent agenda, which included professional service agreements for security consulting, abatement services, paving and construction, and engineering. Additionally, the board approved membership applications for several districts, employment contracts, staff stipends, and supply catalog discount renewals. The meeting concluded with discussions regarding engagement updates, utility program management, and future board staffing and organizational transitions.

The board addressed several financial and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of an auction agreement for Bolich Middle School and a consent agenda covering various organizational partnerships, including conference sponsorships, preferred partner agreements with National Glazing Solutions, LLC, and food service point of sale system providers. Additionally, the board approved an electric audit project with Norton City Schools, a records retention project with Bay Village City School District, price adjustments for products, and the renewal of vendor contracts for copy paper. The board also discussed outreach updates, policy regarding virtual meetings, and upcoming professional development opportunities.

The board approved financial reports and a comprehensive consent agenda. Key items included agreements for an electric audit project, various auction services, a school tip line, and multiple sponsorship and partnership agreements. Additionally, the board approved an office renovation project, the appointment of a security and business services consultant, an independent contractor agreement for physical inventory services, the admission of several new members, and an affiliate membership for a public library. Discussion items covered recent engagement efforts, utility updates, and organizational growth.