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May 19, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to Order

Roll Call

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

3. Executive Session

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

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

Under 10.  Treasurer's Items

  1. Add to 10.2 Donations & Grants, Item #3 Donation of $1,605.00 (Military Flags)
  2. Add 10.5 Military Appreciation Student Activity Fund 

Under 11.  Superintendent's Recommendations:

  1. Add to 11.1  Personnel Resignations, Add Item # 6
  2. Delete under 11.8, Item # 25
  3. Delete under 11.9, Item # 12
  4. Add 11.22 Extended School Year Teachers (Summer 2025)
  5. 11.1 Personnel Resignations, Tabled Item #3
  6. 11.9 Supplemental & Pupil Activity Contracts 2025-2026 SY, remove Item #3, move to 11.23 as a separate vote with Mrs. Tucker abstaining.
5. 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 ____

6. Correspondence
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Thank You Note - PCTC Community Service 
7. 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.

Attachments
Public_Participation_Information_-_Crestview_LSD.pdf
Public_Participation_Information_-_Crestview_LSD.pdf
8. Reports to the Board

Superintendent's Report

8.1 2025-2026 Lunch Prices
Jennifer Oliver

Report to the Board - 2025-2026 Lunch Prices

9. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:  April 21, 2025

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

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

(Items:  10.1 to 10.5)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

10.1 Financial Statements
10.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $200.00 from Yvonne Curry (Sarah Curry Flower Fund)
  2. $500.00 from Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charities VFW Post 1067 (Military Flags & Stands)
  3. $1,600.00 from Robert P. Spreng Post No. 26 Amvets (Military Flags)
10.3 5-Year Financial Forecast and Assumptions

Recommend Board approval of 5-Year Financial Forecast and Assumptions.

Attachments
Crestview_MAY25_FORECAST.pdf
Crestview_MAY25_FORECAST.pdf
10.4 Julian & Grube - ODEW-Medicaid School Program Audit

Recommend Board approval of Julian & Grube to provide ODEW-Medicaid School Program Audit.

10.5 Student Activity Fund - Military Appreciation

Recommend Board approval of establishing Military Appreciation Student Activity Fund.

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

(Items: 11.1 to 11.20 and 11.22) (11.21 Dr. Brennan - Abstaining and separate vote)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

11.1 Personnel Resignations

Recommend Board approval of the following personnel resignations:

  1. N. Shane Garrett, High School Math Teacher, effective June 1, 2025 ; for retirement purposes.
  2. Destini Oler, High School Art Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year.
  3. *Nathan Godsey, High School Math Teacher, effective July 31, 2025.
  4. Ronica Cordrey, High School Library/Media Aide, effective June 2, 2025.
  5. Leroy Turner, Bus Driver, effective May 22, 2025
  6. Hannah Wolf, (5-12) Instrumental Music Teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year
11.2 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. Emily Fitch, High School Art Teacher, Masters, thirteen (13) years' experience, or per verification of experience
11.3 Non-Certified Personnel Hire - Jason Bright

Recommend Board approval of Jason Bright as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, effective May 19, 2025 through July 31, 2025 at a per diem rate of $200.00/day and then a two (2) year other administrative limited contract, 260-days, August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027, $52,000.00 annually; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents.

11.4 Certified Salary Adjustment

Recommend Board approval of the following for salary adjustments:

  1. Jason Goon, Masters to Masters + 15, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year
11.5 Administrative Personnel Limited Contract Renewals

Recommend Board approval of the following administrative personnel limited contract renewals, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year; contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Catherine Puster, Director of Educational Programs, two (2) year administrative limited contract
11.6 Other Administrative & Support Staff Personnel Limited Contract Renewals

Recommend Board approval of the following other administrative and support staff personnel limited contract renewals, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year; contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Gene Esbenshade, Maintenance Supervisor, two (2) year other administrative limited contract
  2. Joni Robson, Transportation Supervisor,  two (2) year other administrative limited contract
  3. Jennifer Oliver, Food Service Supervisor,  two (2) year other administrative limited contract
  4. Ashley Stigall, EMIS, two (2) year other administrative support staff limited contract
11.7 Classified Personnel Limited Contract Renewals

Recommend Board approval of classified personnel limited contract renewals, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year; contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Becky Bair, Bus Driver, one (1) year contract, (1 of 1)
  2. Mike Welch, Bus Driver, two (2) year contract, (3 of 3)
  3. Danny Wolery, Bus Driver, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  4. Mary Dean, Bus Driver, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  5. Austin Farriss, Bus Driver, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  6. Nikki Crist, Cafeteria, two (2) year contract, (3 of 3)
  7. D. Christine Wright, Cafeteria, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  8. Dana Emmons, Cafeteria, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  9. Katelynn Ernandes, Cafeteria, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  10. Ann Logan, Cleaning, two (2) year contract, (2 of 3)
  11. Lori Cadle, Cleaning, two (2) year contract, (2 of 3)
  12. Nathan Betts, Cleaning, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  13. Gwendolyn Thorpe, Cleaning, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  14. Jason Hockenberry, Cleaning, two (2) year contract, (1 of 3)
  15. Abbey Korbas, Playground Aide, two (2) year contract, (2 of 3)
  16. Jami Harley, Secretary, two (2) year contract, (2 of 3)
  17. Jan Robertson, Secretary, two (2) year contract, (2 of 3)
11.8 Certified Teaching Personnel Limited Contract Renewals

Recommend Board approval of certified teaching personnel limited contract renewals, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year, based on job performance, evaluation and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

  1. Jennifer Grove, one (1) year contract, (2 of 4)
  2. Leah Sprague, one (1) year contract, (2 of 4)
  3. G. Matt Stafford, one (1) year contract, (2 of 4)
  4. Megan Chio, one (1) year contract, (3 of 4)
  5. Molli Hulit, one (1) year contract, (3 of 4)
  6. Donna Pascarella, one (1) year contract, (3 of 4)
  7. Hannah Richter, one (1) year contract, (3 of 4)
  8. Ethan Bedocs, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  9. Allison Grau, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  10. Christina Kelley, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  11. Andrew Platt, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  12. Michael Pond, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  13. Anna Stimpert, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  14. Madison White, one (1) year contract, (4 of 4)
  15. Beth Cole, two (2) year contract, (1 of 2)
  16. Christine Dovci, two (2) year contract, (1 of 2)
  17. Lisa Brown, two (2) year contract, (2 of 2)
  18. Brock Hays, two (2) year contract, (2 of 2)
  19. Alyssa Jacobs, two (2) year contract, (2 of 2)
  20. Brock Kelley, two (2) year contract, (2 of 2)
  21. Jennifer Buzzard, three (3) year contract
  22. Lisa Dulin, three (3) year contract
  23. Brenda Metz, three (3) year contract
  24. Amy Reed, three (3) year contract
  25. Hannah Wolf, three (3) year contract
11.9 Supplemental & Pupil Activity Contracts 2025-2026 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental Contracts and Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2025-2026 contract year, one (1) year limited contract, with automatic non-renewal at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year; compensation will be based upon teacher's negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

Supplemental Contracts:

  1. Jenna Briggs:  HS Academic Challenge (3), MS Academic Challenge (3)
  2. Jordan Landis:  MS Academic Challenge (3); Asst. MS Football (3); Asst. Varsity Baseball-Co (3)
  3. Christina Kelley:  MS (4,5,6) Academic Challenge (3); 8th Grade Volleyball (3)
  4. Emily Fitch:  Yearbook Advisor (0); Art Club Advisor (1)
  5. Ryan McClenathan:  Senior Class Advisor (3)
  6. Brenda Metz:  Sophomore Class Advisor (3)
  7. Erica Rucker:  National Honor Society Advisor (3)
  8. Heidi Zucker:  Foreign Language Club Advisor (3)
  9. Alyssa Jacobs:  Drama Club Advisor (3)
  10. Stefanie Hunn:  HS Student Council Advisor (3)
  11. Amy Bays:  MS Student Council Advisor (3); Head Varsity Basketball - Girls (3)
  12. Hannah Wolf:  Instrumental Activities (3); Jazz Band (3); Pep Band (3)
  13. Ethan Bedocs:  Vocal Activities (5-12) (3)
  14. Ariane Hill:  Vocal Activities (K-4) (0)
  15. Matt Stafford:  Faculty Manager (Fall)-Co (3).; Asst. Varsity Football (3); Faculty Manager Winter/Spring (3)
  16. Don Keener:  Asst. Varsity Football (3); 8th Grade Basketball - Boys (3); Head Varsity Baseball (3)
  17. Doug Aumend:  Head MS Football (3); Asst. Varsity Baseball-Co (3
  18. Kristi Barker:  Asst. Varsity Volleyball (3)
  19. Rick Belcher:  Head Golf - Boys (3)
  20. Brock Kelley:  Head Golf - Girls (3)
  21. Elizabeth Webb - Head Varsity Soccer - Girls (3)
  22. Pete White - Asst. Varsity Soccer - Girls (3)
  23. Benjamin McClay:  Head Varsity Basketball - Boys (0)

Pupil Activity Contracts:

  1. Tiffany Ferrell:  Junior Class Advisor-Co (1)
  2. Jami Harley:  Junior Class Advisor-Co (1)
  3. Meggen Sampson:  MS Cheerleader Advisor-Co (2)
  4. Steve Haverdill:  Head Varsity Football (3)
  5. Trent Hovis:  Asst. Varsity Football-Co (3); Asst. Varsity Track-Boys (2)
  6. Koalten Baker:  Asst. MS (7th) Football (1); 7th Grade Basketball - Boys (1)
  7. Amanda Seiter:  7th Grade Volleyball (2)
  8. Stephanie Brockway:  Faculty Manager (Fall)-Co (1)
11.10 Volunteer Coaches

Recommend Board approval of the following volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year; contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Ashley Pirc - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Soccer - Girls
11.11 Summer Cleaning, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming personnel, paid per the board approved summer work compensation rates, not to exceed forty (40) hours total for any given week for all jobs worked for the District, unless prior approval by supervisor, effective May 19, 2025 through October 30, 2025.

  1. Austin Farriss, zero (0) years' experience, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming, non-student rate
  2. Steve Bechtler, zero (0) years' experience, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming, non-student rate
  3. Tom Howman, sixteen (16) years' experience, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming, non-student rate
  4. Cole Hughes, one (1) years' experience, Summer Cleaning Personnel, student rate
  5. Kaden Stutz, zero (0) years' experience, Summer Cleaning Personnel, student rate
11.12 2024-2025 First & Second Year RESA Mentor Stipends

Recommend Board approval of 2024-2025 First and Second Year Resident Educator Mentor stipends of $500 for the following:

Year 2 Resident Educator Mentors

  1. Karen Keener - (Callie Roberts)
  2. Brenda Metz - (David Swartz - LEAP)
  3. Amy Reed - (Hannah Richter)
  4. Kelsey Arnold - (Megan Heldenbrand Chio)
  5. Ashley Cornell - (Anna Stimpert)
  6. Stefanie Hunn - (Jessica Miller)
11.13 2025-2026 K-12 Student-Parent Handbook

Recommend Board approval of the 2025-2026 Student-Parent Handbook.

11.14 School Psychologist Services - Steve Willeke

Recommend Board approval of Steve Willeke for professional school psychology services for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 contract years, up to 40 days per year, at a per diem rate of $370.68.

11.15 Richland County Sheriff's Police Security Services Events 2025-26 SY

Recommend Board approval of service contract with Richland County Sheriff's office for police security services for events for the 2025-2026 school year; cost is $40.00 per hour, plus $5.00 administrative fee for each assigned shift.  

11.16 The Center for Individual & Family Services, Inc., DBA Catalyst Life Services (Audiology)

Recommend Board approval of Memorandum of Understanding between The Center for Individual & Family Services, Inc., DBA Catalyst Life Services for audiology services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

11.17 The Center for Individual & Family Services, Inc., DBA Catalyst Life Services (Sign Language Interpretative/Captioning Services

Recommend Board approval of Memorandum of Understanding between The Center for Individual & Family Services, Inc., DBA Catalyst Life Services for qualified sign language interpretative and/or captioning services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

11.18 Ripcho Studio Agreement

Recommend Board approval of agreement with Ripcho Studios, Inc. for PreK-12 student individual photography for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

11.19 Preschool Director Shared Agreement

Recommend Board approval of preschool director shared service agreement with Hillsdale Local School District for the 2025-2026 contract year, effective August 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.  

11.20 MOESC Service Agreement FY26

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2025-2026 school year.

11.21 Certified Teaching Personnel Limited Contract Renewal - Dr. Brennan Abstain

Recommend Board approval of certified teaching personnel limited contract renewal, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year, based on job performance, evaluation and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

  1. Lisa Brennan, one (1) year contract, (2 of 4)

(Items: 11.21)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan Abstain  Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

11.22 Extended School Year Teachers (Summer 2025)

Recommend Board approval of the following as Extended School Year Teachers (Summer 2025), compensation will be the tutoring rate per CTA negotiated agreement:

  1. Amy Reed
  2. Jennifer Grove
11.23 Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2025-2026 SY - Mrs. Tucker Abstain

Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental Contracts and Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2025-2026 contract year, one (1) year limited contract, with automatic non-renewal at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year; compensation will be based upon teacher's negotiated contract; contingent upon if student participation deems necessary and upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

  1. Meggen Sampson:  MS Cheerleader Advisor-Co (2)

(Item: 11.23)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____   Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker Abstain

12. Items for Discussion
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
12.1 Crestview Teachers Association Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Recommend Board approval of Collective Bargaining Tentative Agreement between The Crestview Local Board of Education and The Crestview Teachers Association, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

13. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
13.1 Administrative Contract Amendment

Recommend Board approval of amendment to superintendent's contract to include full medical benefits.

14. 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

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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____

Meeting Details

  May 19, 2025

  6:00pm

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  Crestview Middle School Assembly Room

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