April 21, 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 ____

Minutes

Present:  Bolin, Brennan, Kissel and Reidy.


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

Under Item 10. Superintendent's Report and Recommendations: 

  1. Item 10.4, Add #5 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel, Isaac Roop
  2. Item 10.6 amend for clarification of student rate vs. non-student rate
  3. Add 2025 Flooring Project as Item 10.16. 

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 ____

Minutes

Approved the agenda as presented with corrections.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

Seconded: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

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

Minutes

N/A


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.

Minutes

NA


7. Reports to the Board

7.1 Winter All-Ohio Athletes and State Tournament Recognitions
  1. Recognition of All-Ohio Athletes and State Wrestling Meet:
    1. Naomi Gearheart - 2025 Wrestling State Meet - 3rd Place Finish, All-Ohio - 1st Team - Wrestling; Northwest District Female Wrestler of the Year
    2. Justice Thompson - All-Ohio - 1st Team - Basketball; Northwest District Co-Boys Basketball Player of Year
    3. Tyson Ringler - All-Ohio - Honorable Mention - Basketball

7.2 Superintendent's Report

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

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:  

  1. March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

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

(Items:  9.1 to 9.2)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items:  9.1 to 9.2

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

9.1 Financial Statements

9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $2,000.00 from Ashland Eagles Area 2178 (Miliary Flags & Stands)
  2. $804.00 from Mansfield Charity and Scholarship Group (Military Flags & Stands)
  3. $804.00 from Past Exalted Rulers Assoc Ashland #1360 (Military Flags & Stands)
  4. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card from May Allison (Drama Club)
  5. $62.00 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
  6. $30.00 from Zelma Hart (Sarah Curry Flower Fund)
  7. $300.00 from Crestview Educational Foundation (Teacher Grant - D. Oler, Art Supplies)
  8. $300.00 from Crestview Educational Foundation (Teacher Grant - R. Cordrey, Student Engagement/Veteran's Day Supplies)
  9. $300.00 from Crestview Educational Foundation (Teacher Grant - A. Seiter, Sensory Devices for OT)
  10. $300.00 from Crestview Educational Foundation (Teacher Grant - J. Briggs/R. Belcher, Microphones for Video Equipment)

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

(Items:  10.1 to 10.16) (10.17 separate vote with Mr. Bolin abstaining)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved Items:  10.1 to 10.16.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

10.1 CHS Class of 2025 Senior Graduates

Recommend Board approval of the Crestview High School Class of 2025 Senior Graduate list; contingent upon completion of all state and local graduation requirements.


10.2 Classified Personnel Resignations

Recommend Board approval of the following classified resignations:

  1. Cheryl Hicks, 4-Hour Cafeteria Personnel, effective May 27, 2025.

10.3 Certified Personnel Hire

Recommend Board approval of the following certified personnel hires, one (1) year limited contract, 184 days, compensation will be based upon teacher's (CTA) negotiated contract, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening, and a valid Ohio teaching license from Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and verification of experience:

  1. Ariane Hill, Elementary Music Teacher, two (2) years' experience
  2. Morgan Yoder, Intervention Specialist (Moderate/Intensive) Teacher, zero (0) years' experience
  3. Lauren Rogers, Preschool Teacher, eleven (11) years' experience

10.4 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

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

  1. Lily Dowler
  2. Kayla Robinson
  3. Jeffrey Shelton
  4. Wayne Whitehead
  5. Isaac Roop

10.5 Classified Substitute Personnel

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

  1. Shelby Wright, substitute secretarial personnel
  2. Alvin Haney, substitute custodial/cleaning personnel

10.6 Summer 2025 Cleaning, Custodial, Maintenance Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as 2025 Summer 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. Colton Oliver, up to twelve (12) weeks, one (1)-years experience, student rate
  2. Andrew Yahney, up to twelve (12) weeks, one (1)-years experience, student rate
  3. Emma Aumend, up to twelve (12) weeks,  two (2)-years' experience, student rate
  4. Madalynn Aumend, up to twelve (12) weeks,  three (3)-years' experience, student rate
  5. Alvin Haney, up to twelve (12) weeks,  zero (0)-years' experience, non-student rate

10.7 Student Technology Assistant

Recommend Board approval of the following student to work as Student Technology Assistant, on an as needed basis, effective May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025, not to exceed 29 hours per week, and August 18, 2025 through May 22, 2026, not to exceed 25 hours per week, for technology duties as assigned, before the start and throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

  1. Tyler Aumend, four (4) years' experience, $13.90 per hour

10.8 Student Technology Assistant

Recommend Board approval of the following student to work as Student Technology Assistant, on an as needed basis, effective May 19, 2025 through August 15, 2025, not to exceed 29 hours per week, and August 18, 2025 through May 22, 2026, not to exceed 20 hours per week, for technology duties as assigned, before the start and throughout the 2025-2026 school year; compensation will be according to the Summer Work Compensation Rates:

  1. Alina Durbin, one (1) years' experience

10.9 Chaperone Volunteers

Recommend Board approval of the following as volunteer chaperone list; contingent upon a clear criminal background check and completion of required documents.

  1. Chaperones for the 7th/8th grade Washington D.C. trip, May 4-8, 2025
  2. Amy Smith, FFA State Convention Chaperone

10.10 AVITA Health System Provide Bus Driver Physicals

Recommend Board approval of AVITA Health System to be the sole provider for bus driver T-8 physicals, May 22, 2025 and throughout the 2025-2026 contract year.


10.11 River Education Services, Inc. Agreement

Recommend Board approval of River Education Services, Inc. (LEAP), for day treatment purchase service agreement, one (1) year. and will automatically expire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year (6-2-2026).  


10.12 The Stepping Stones Group LLC - EBS Healthcare Agreement

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with The Stepping Stones Group, LLC/EBS Healthcare, for occupational and physical therapy services, one (1) year agreement, effective July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.


10.13 Martin Public Seating - Elementary & HS Guidance Furniture

Recommend Board approval of Martin Public Seating for classroom and office furniture at the elementary and high school guidance office; cost $185,713.48, paid through the General Fund.


10.14 Sound Solutions of Ohio, LLC - Auditorium Lighting Upgrades Project

Recommend Board approval of resolution agreement with Sound Solutions of Ohio, LLC for the auditorium lighting upgrade project; cost $108,724.11, paid through the General Fund.


10.15 Resolution For RFQ - Potential Mutli-Purpose Facility

Recommend Board resolution authorizing the Superintendent to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services for a potential mutli-purpose facility.


10.16 2025 Flooring Project

Recommend Board approval of Washington Carpet One for flooring project at Crestview Elementary Library & Admin Office and Crestview Middle School Choir Room and Crestview High School Auditorium; $37,890.08.


10.17 Certified Personnel Hire - Kristin Bolin (Mr. Bolin Abstaining)

Recommend Board approval of the following certified personnel hire, one (1) year limited contract, 184 days, compensation will be based upon teacher's (CTA) negotiated contract, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening, and a valid Ohio teaching license from Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and verification of experience:

  1. Kristin Bolin, Elementary Title 1/Intervention Specialist Teacher, zero (0) years' experience

(Item:  10.17)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin Abstain  Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member  X
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

11. Items for Discussion
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

11.1 Middle School Student Council Outdoor Area Enhancements

Discussion on board contribution for middle school outdoor area proposed enhancements.

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Approved for the Board to make up the balance of Middle School Student Council Outdoor Area Enhancements Project unfunded balance.  The Board wishes to revisit pickleball court option.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Bill Bolin, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

11.2 2025-2026 K-12 Student-Parent Handbook

First review of draft of the 2025-2026 K-12 Student-Parent Handbook.

Minutes

Academic Integrity:  The section on academic integrity will more than likely be revisited and revised for greater clarity and precision.  

Cell Phone Laws:  Ongoing monitoring of emerging cell phone laws and the release of relevant legislation or legal updates.  Will make necessary edits once new information is available.  


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

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

Minutes

Time entered into Executive Session:  06:47 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

Seconded: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member   

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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Minutes

Time Meeting Adjourned:  07:55 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. David Brennan, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, PresidentX  
Mr. Bill Bolin, Board MemberX  
Dr. David Brennan, Board MemberX  
Mr. David Kissel, Board Member, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Jessica Tucker, Board Member