Oak Hills Local School District

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included the Treasurer's Report and Superintendent's Report, which featured a Threat Assessment Update. Committee reports covered Business Advisory Council, Facilities, and Finance. New business items included the recommendation to approve the FY15 Appropriation Adjustment and several Donations, including one of $70,000 to the Oak Hills Local School District from the Oak Hills Alumni & Education Foundation. Superintendent recommendations covered policy revisions to the District Policy Manual (GCL and GDL), Authorization to Advertise for the OHHS Auditorium Renovation, and numerous Personnel actions such as resignations, appointments (certified, classified, administrative, tutors, long term substitutes, interns, and parent mentors), and rescinded supplemental contracts. Board discussion topics included the OHLSD Professional Learning Framework, the OSBA Capital Conference, and a general Back to School Discussion.

The key discussion topics for this meeting involved the Treasurer's recommendations, which included approving financial statements, approving various donations from several foundations and associations, and approving Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations. The Superintendent's recommendations included approving a Resolution for Home Instruction, approving a Resolution in Opposition of HB 70 regarding governance changes in other districts, approving the Career Tech Resolution for Grades 7 & 8 (stating intent not to provide such education for the 2015/2016 school year), authorizing advertisement for bids for school buses, and approving several agreements and rate changes, including the Substitute Nurse Attendant Rate. Significant personnel actions were also presented for approval, including numerous resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments for classified and certified staff, as well as numerous supplemental contract approvals and payments for summer curriculum work and various consulting roles. The agenda also included board discussion items such as an update on the iHARC Auditorium and the District Technology Tri-Annual Report, and concluded with a planned Executive Session for matters concerning employee compensation and discipline.

The meeting included a Budget Hearing and an Organizational Meeting where officers for the 2026 calendar year were elected, including the President and Vice President. Key actions during the Regular Meeting involved approving the compensation structure for Board Members, authorizing an Advance Draw of Taxes from the County Auditor for 2026 funds, authorizing the President or Vice President, together with the Treasurer, as joint signatories for fund disbursements, and authorizing the Treasurer to invest Interim Funds. The Board also approved the Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, approved various Annuity Companies for employee deductions, appointed the Superintendent as Purchasing Agent, and approved the Treasurer as the public records designee. New business items included approving appropriation adjustments, creating a Building Fund (Fund 004), and approving a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Classroom Facilities Bonds not to exceed $68.5 million. The Superintendent's recommendations covered approving a flexible schedule for ACT testing, an MOU with the Oak Hills Athletic Boosters regarding alcohol exemption, student trips, setting the schedule for 2026 Board Meetings, and various personnel actions including resignations, leaves, appointments, and supplemental contracts.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call. Key discussion points included community communications, thanking constituents for support on a recent ballot measure, and acknowledging the retiring board president. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing numerous student-athlete achievements across various sports, including football, tennis, cheerleading, cross country, soccer, and volleyball, detailing specific awards such as GMC Athlete of the Year nominations and school records set. The Treasurer's report provided financial updates for October and November 2025, noting general fund revenues and expenditures, permanent improvement fund spending, and debt obligations related to capital projects. A legislative update addressed four pending bills concerning property tax reform that passed both chambers and were awaiting the Governor's signature, highlighting concerns over the potential impact on local revenue, which constitutes 60% of the district's funding. Finally, an update was provided regarding a new construction project and bond issue, including the introduction of legal, financial advisory, and consulting partners involved in financing the bonds.

The meeting included communications, a treasurer's report, and a superintendent's report. The treasurer discussed the federal government shutdown's potential impact, legislative updates regarding property taxes, and district recognition for financial reporting. The superintendent introduced the principal from Oakdale, who presented a musical performance by students. The board addressed the treasurer's and superintendent's recommendations, including approving minutes, donations, a resolution for a modified tax budget, the 2026-2027 school year calendar, policy revisions, a midterm exam schedule proposal, student trips, and personnel actions. A community member addressed the board regarding concerns about student fees and financial discrimination.