March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance


2. Call to Order
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Roll Call

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


3. Agenda Corrections
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Under Item 11.  Items for Discussion, add Item 1.  Eliminate Middle School Family and Consumer Science and add Middle School Agriculture Science Program (will include Career Awareness classes) 


4. Approval of Agenda
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Motion to approve the agenda ____as presented or ____with corrections.

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


5. Correspondence
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

6. Hearing of the Public
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

(Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting with the Board Treasurer or designee.

Public Participation at Board Meetings Form is available at each board meeting and on the district website.)

*Per the Crestview Board of Education Policy Manual. In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting. Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three (3) minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. Persons desiring more time should follow the procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting.


7. Reports to the Board

7.1 Middle School Student Council Projects and Ideas
Mrs. Amy Bays, MS Student Council Advisor

7.2 Superintendent's Update Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. February 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
  2. March 3, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Work Session


Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


9. Treasurer's Items
Mrs. Robin Klenk, Treasurer

(Items:  9.1 to 9.3)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


9.1 Financial Statements

Recommend Board approval of the Financial Statements for February 2025.


9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $25 Gift Card from Farm & Home Hardware - Ashland  (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  2. $200 (4-$50 Gift Cards) from Shakely Mechanical (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  3. $200 from Cline Security (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  4. $352 (8 Tickets) from Battle Zone (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  5. 2 Metal Signs from 2020 Metals (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  6. $100 Tackett Family (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  7. $150 Crestview Parents Club (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  8. $22.50 (2 Tickets) from Cinemark (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  9. $50 Gift Basket from Barbasol (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  10. $68 (8 Tickets) from Ashland Theatre (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  11. $280 (Voucher) from Snow Trails (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  12. $100 (Shirt, Bleacher Chair, Blanket) from Jessica Tucker (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  13. $250 Sports Family Pass (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)
  14. $25 (Food Certificate & Shirt) from Crestview Wrestling Team (Prom 2025 March 15 Fundraiser Event)

9.3 Resolution Amounts & Rates Budget Commission

Recommend Board approval of resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor.


10. Superintendent's Report and Recommendations
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

(Items:  10.1 to 10.13)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


10.1 Certified Personnel Resignation

Recommend Board approval of the following certified personnel resignations:

  1. Jessica Miller - High School English Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 contract year.

10.2 Certified Continuing Contract

Recommend Board approval of Karen Keener, certified teaching personnel, for continuing contract, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year


10.3 Extended School Year Teachers (After School)

Recommend Board approval of the following as extended school year teachers (After School) for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, compensation will be $24.00 tutoring rate per CTA negotiated agreement:

  1. Amy Reed
  2. Jennifer Grove

10.4 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as certified substitute teacher personnel for the 2024-2025 school year:

  1. Heidi Obrecht

10.5 Classified Substitute Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as classified substitute personnel; contingent upon a clear criminal background check and completion of required documents:

  1. Amanda May - Substitute Cafeteria
  2. Barbara Bivens - Substitute Educational Aide

10.6 2025 Summer Cleaning Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as Summer 2025 Cleaning Personnel, compensation will be according to the Summer work compensation rates, contingent upon a clear criminal background check and completion of required documents:

  1. Keith Abshire, up to twelve (12) weeks, 0-years experience, student rate
  2. Liam Kuhn, up to twelve (12) weeks, 0-years experience, student rate
  3. Jacob Swineford, up to twelve (12) weeks, 0-years experience, student rate

10.7 Resolution to Revise ODEW Special Education Model Policies and Procedures

Recommend Board approval of resolution to adopt Special Education Model Policies and Procedures (With Slight Modifications) from board's previous resolution approved on January 13, 2025, Resolution 8.11.  The Board of Education hereby rescinds Board Resolution 8.11 and adopts DEW's 2024 Model Policies in their entirety except for modifications outlined in resolution, which are specifically rejected in their current form and will not be implemented as written.  The Board directs that the language identified shall be considered either modified as specified, or, where indicated, deleted to ensure the District complies with applicable State and Federal laws and/or caselaw.


10.8 2025 High School Exterior Lights Replacement Project

Recommend Board approval of BCU Electric, Inc. for the 2025 High School Exterior Lights Replacement Project; cost $27,300.00, paid through General Fund.


10.9 2025 Middle School Exterior Lights Replacement Project

Recommend Board approval of BCU Electric, Inc. for the 2025 Middle School Exterior Lights Replacement Project; cost $16,390.00, paid through General Fund.


10.10 2025 Elementary School Exterior Lights Replacement Project

Recommend Board approval of BCU Electric, Inc. for the 2025 Elementary Exterior Lights Replacement Project; cost $32,210.00, paid through General Fund.


10.11 2025 HVAC Controls Project

Recommend Board approval of resolution declaring an urgent necessity, waive competitive bidding, and authorize an agreement with Control Concepts of Ohio, LLC (CCO). for the 2025 HVAC Controls project at Crestview High School, Crestview Middle School and Crestview Elementary School, and authorizing execution of the agreement for same, cost not to exceed $623,928.00, paid through Capital Projects Fund.


10.12 2025 Floor Covering Replacement Project - Elementary South End Classrooms

Recommend Board approval of resolution declaring an urgent necessity, waive competitive bidding, and authorize an agreement with Barefoot Floors, LLC. for the 2025 Floor Covering Replacement project for the elementary south end classrooms, and authorizing execution of the agreement for same, cost not to exceed $113,849.90, paid through Permanent Improvements Fund.


10.13 2025 Roofing Project

Recommend Board approval of Fussner Builders, LLC for the 2025 roofing replacement project at the concession stand, baseball and softball field buildings; cost $34,410.00, paid through General Fund.


11. Items for Discussion
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Eliminate Middle School Family and Consumer Science and add Middle School Agriculture Science Program (will include Career Awareness classes)

12. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

12.1 NEOLA Board Policy Update (Second and Final Reading)

Recommend Board approval of the second and final reading of NEOLA Board Policy Bylaws and Policies Update Vol. 43, No. 2 (January 2025)

  1. po 0131.1 Technical Corrections (Revised)
  2. po 0171 Review of Policy (Rescind)
  3. po 1422.01 Drug-Free Workplace (NEW)
  4. po 2260.02 Single Gender Classes and Activities (Revised)
  5. po 2271 College Credit Plus Program (Revised)
  6. po 2340 Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips (Revised)
  7. po 2430.02 Participation of Community/STEM School Students in Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
  8. po 2431 Interscholastic Athletics (Revised)
  9. po 2460 Special Education (Revised)
  10. po 2460ODE ODE - Special Education (Rescind)
  11. po 5113 Inter-District Open Enrollment (Revised)
  12. po 5131 Student Transfers (Technical Corrections)
  13. po 5223 Released Time for Religious Instruction During the School Day (Revised)
  14. po 5330 Use of Medications (Revised)
  15. po 5350 Student Health, Well-Being, and Suicide Prevention (Revised)
  16. po 5460 Graduation Requirements (Revised)
  17. po 5610 Removal, Suspension, Expulsion, and Permanent Exclusion of Students (Revised)
  18. po 5751 Parental Status of Students (Revised)
  19. po 5780.01 Parents' Bill of Rights (NEW)
  20. po 6151 Insufficient Funds Checks (Revised)
  21. po 7421 Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Shower Rooms, and Changing Rooms (NEW)
  22. po 7440.01 Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring (Revised)
  23. po 8142 Criminal History Record Check for Contracted School Services (Revised)
  24. po 8452 Automated External Defibrillators ("AED") and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Revised)
  25. po 8500 Food Services (Revised)
  26. po 7540.02 Web Accessibility, Content, Apps, and Services (Revised)
  27. po 7540.06 District-Issued Student E-Mail Account (Revised)

 

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


13. Executive Session
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:

To consider one or more, as applicable, of the check marked items with respect to a public employee or official:

  • Appointment
  • Employment
  • Dismissal
  • Discipline
  • Promotion
  • Demotion
  • Compensation
  • Investigation of charges/complaints (unless public hearing requested)

To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.

Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.

Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoid prosecution for a violation of the law.

To hear grievances brought before the Board at Level Three (Board Level) by OAPSE Local #775 or the Crestview Teachers Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Crestview Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) Highlighted as listed above.

Time entered into Executive Session:____: ____PM

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Time returned from Executive Session: ____: ____PM


14. Adjournment
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____