Willard City School District

The meeting agenda included a public hearing concerning the re-employment of employees Jeff Ritz and Tracy Stephens following their STRS service retirement. Key discussions covered various reports, including updates from the PCTC representative, the Student Liaison, and the Superintendent. The consent agenda involved employment actions for assistant softball, assistant baseball, and assistant track coaches, as well as the hiring of a teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Other items approved or discussed included the first reading of the 2027-2028 School Calendar, approval of several student trips (Washington D.C. Sophomore trip, Elida High School performance trip), setting the date for Commencement, administrative financial matters such as fund transfers and payment of workshop expenses, review of donations received by various programs, and a report on the Spring Musical "Momma Mia." An executive session was held to consider contracts of public employees.

The meeting agenda focused heavily on organizational business, including the administration of the Oath of Office for Board of Education Members, and the nomination and election of the President and Vice-President. Key organizational decisions involved setting the schedule for future regular and special meetings for 2026. Organizational business encompassed authorizing the Treasurer to pay contractual obligations, establishing a service fund at $5,000, and approving the Willard Times-Junction as the official newspaper. Personnel actions included authorizing the Superintendent to employ personnel and accept resignations prior to Board approval. Operational approvals included approving membership with the Ohio School Board Association and OHSAA, approving NeoNet for Internet Services, and approving various agreements for services related to developmental disabilities and Head Start programs. The agenda also covered reports from the PCTC, Student Liaison, Tax Budget, and Superintendent. The consent agenda addressed retirements, new employment for an elementary teacher, modification of a library board term, purchase approvals for a scoreboard, and listing equipment for sale. Financial items included the 2026 Tax Budget, a significant transfer between general and bond funds, an Investment Management Agreement, and raising the minimum wage to $11.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026. A resignation from the Superintendent was also discussed as a non-consent item, and an executive session was held to discuss a public employee contract.

The meeting included reports from the PCTC and the Superintendent, who provided updates on the maintenance building roof project, the Haas HVAC project, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Guest speakers addressed the Board regarding the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Consent Agenda covered several items, including accepting resignations and employment ratifications (e.g., termination of a coach, employment of an elementary teacher/football coach, ratification of an LPDC employee), final approval of NEOLA Board Policies, approval of new property lease rates, approval for a fundraiser, and transportation business, such as selling a bus and approving use of vehicles for a basketball trip. Treasurer's business involved the November minutes, the financial report, OSBA annual membership dues, and naming the President Pro Tempore for the January 2026 meeting. Several donations were also acknowledged. Discussions outside the consent agenda included the 2026-2027 District Calendar and Administrative Reports. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.

The meeting included discussions regarding religious release time, maintenance building updates, HVAC replacement in Haas Gymnasium, and security upgrades. The consent agenda included resignations/retirements, employment approvals and ratifications, volunteer approvals, appointments to the Huron County Community Library Board of Trustees, changes to the 2026-2027 school calendar, NEOLA Board Policies, the Willard City Schools Wellness Plan, entry into The Northwest 7 Tennis Conference, fundraiser approvals, the sale of a Chevy Pickup truck and band trailer, treasurer's business including financial reports and fund transfers, approval of The Jim Ratliff Memorial Scholarship, and donations.

The meeting included discussions regarding school fees, student attendance policies, and recognition of a state choir participant. The consent agenda covered resignations, retirements, employment approvals, a professional development day, NEOLA Board Policies, FFA trips, North Point ESC business, a candle fundraiser, transportation business, and approval of sales items. Additionally, the board discussed donations and items of information, including fall play ticket prices and administrative reports.