Logan Elm Local School District

Key discussions and recommendations included the approval of financial reports, reconciliations, and investments, along with accepting various donations to specific school programs and scholarships. The Board was asked to adopt a resolution accepting tax amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission and to authorize necessary tax levies. Further recommendations covered initiating competitive bidding for asphalt parking lot improvements and commencing the selection process for design professional services for a new maintenance building project. Major business items involved approving facility use for youth sports leagues, approving summer intervention and school programs, approving changes to the high school course handbook, and approving multiple contracts and Memoranda of Agreement with the Logan Elm Teachers Association. Personnel recommendations included employment on supplemental, classified, and pupil activity contracts, as well as approving resignations.

Key discussions and recommendations included the establishment of protocols for public participation during board meetings, noting a maximum of 30 minutes allocated per session. The Treasurer's report involved recommending approval of financial reports and accepting several donations designated for various programs such as LEave Your LEgacy, athletic departments, and scholarships. A significant agenda item was the recommendation to approve the five-year financial forecast for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for submission to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. Furthermore, the Superintendent's report covered discussion regarding the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Major business included recommending approval for the high schools to maintain membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2026-2027 school year, approving the 2026-2027 High School Course Description Catalog, and approving a foreign exchange student for the upcoming school year. Personnel actions included recommending the approval of one resignation and several one-year supplemental and pupil activity contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as approving an updated list of classified substitutes and volunteers.

The meeting included administrative and financial discussions. Key agenda items involved the recommendation to approve financial reports and accept numerous monetary and in-kind donations intended for various district programs and scholarships, including establishing a new memorial scholarship fund. A significant resolution was adopted to formally approve the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Version 2.0 as the official cybersecurity program framework for the District, authorizing implementation as required by Ohio House Bill 96. Business items included recommending approval for Sunday activities (practice/games) during the 2025-26 school year under specific conditions, renewing memberships with the Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio School Board Association, approving intervention programs at Logan Elm Elementary, scheduling two-hour testing delays at the high school, approving a college and career readiness day, approving an FCA retreat, and establishing an alternative date for the 2026 Graduation ceremony in case of athletic conflicts. Furthermore, the Board considered authorizing the procurement of new band equipment up to $240,000 pending OFCC project closeout funds. Personnel actions included approving resignations and the updated list of volunteers. The meeting concluded with a recommendation to enter Executive Session to discuss the employment of a public official.

This document outlines Logan Elm Local Schools' plan for continuous improvement, focusing on key areas such as attendance, graduation rates, mathematics proficiency, instruction quality, and safe and healthy schools. The plan aims to reduce chronic absenteeism, increase graduation rates for at-risk students, improve state math test scores to 75% by 2028, enhance achievement through improved instruction and vertical alignment, and increase positive recognition of students with high-risk factors through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

The meeting began with an organizational session followed by a regular meeting. Key agenda items included the adoption of the agenda, a review of the Treasurer's Report which involved recommending approval of financial reports, reconciliations, and investments, as well as accepting various donations to specific funds and programs. The Board was also recommended to approve the Alternative Tax Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Major business included recommending an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate to 72.5 cents per mile, directing the Treasurer regarding contract status notifications for expiring administrator contracts, approving a trip for the FFA chapter, and approving an elementary softball clinic. Personnel actions involved recommendations for employment on supplemental and pupil activity contracts, approval of an updated volunteer list, employment of a classified aide, amendment and five-year renewal of the Treasurer's contract, and acceptance of a resignation from the HS Football coach position.