Nordonia Hills City School District

The board meeting included several celebratory presentations, including the receipt of the Auditor of State Award with distinction by the school district, recognition of the Middle School and High School Science Olympiad teams for their state qualifications, and a celebration of the state championship victory by the women's flag football team. Additionally, the board recognized two retiring educators, Josh Davis and Dr. Andre Zenerelli, for their long-term service and contributions to the school district.

The board conducted an executive session focused on the appointment, employment, and compensation of officials, resulting in the passage of two specific resolutions regarding these personnel matters. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The board held an executive session to discuss potential or pending court action with legal counsel. Additionally, the board conducted discussions regarding CDC recommendations and superintendent goals.

The board addressed various operational and administrative items, including the discussion of revised and new board policies, acceptance of several donations, and approval of student academic consumable fees. Significant personnel actions were taken, such as contract renewals for administrative and supervisory staff, along with various appointments, assignment changes, and resignations for certified and classified staff. The treasurer’s recommendations included the designation of depositories for public money, approval of fund transfers, revisions to student activity fund budgets, the adoption of permanent appropriations for the fiscal year, and the approval of a Then and Now certification.

The board meeting covered several agenda items, including a report on the Northfield Grade 3 gifted ELA authors and various committee reports. Key actions included the introduction of new board policies, approval of membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, authorization for a summer drama camp, and the acceptance of donations for spectroscopy equipment and student lunch debt. The board also approved several partnerships, service agreements, and personnel items, including resignations, retirements, and new assignments across certified, classified, exempt, and administrative categories. Furthermore, the board approved financial statements, budget amendments, the fiscal year 2026 appropriations, and the February forecast.