July 28, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

1. Preliminary Items

Opening Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance


2. Call to Order

Roll Call

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


3. Agenda Corrections

Under 11.  Superintendent's Report and Recommendations:

  1. Add to 11.8 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

21.  Laura Johnson

           22.  Ashley Pirc

       2.  Add 11.19, NEOnet for Educational Technology DTS Services Agreement

       3.  11.17 Updated Estimate
               

 


4. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda ____as presented or ____with corrections.

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


5. Correspondence

6. Hearing of the Public

(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
  1. Superintendent's Report 
    1. Building & Grounds Update on 2025 Summer Projects

8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. June 16, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting


Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


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 ____


9.1 Financial Statements

9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $56.96 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)

10. MOU Crestview Teachers' Association - Director of Bands Supplemental

Recommend Board approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Crestview Teacher's Association for the consolidation and redefinition of Band supplemental contracts, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year.

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


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

(Items:  11.1 to 11.19)

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


11.1 Student Fundraisers

Recommend Board approval of the following student fundraisers for the 2025-2026 school year:

  1. Varsity Volleyball - Laundry Detergent Sale - August 1-15, 2025

11.2 Personnel Resignations

Recommend Board approval of the following resignations for the 2025-2026 contract year:

  1. Amy Bays, Middle School Student Council Advisor Supplemental contract
  2. Kate Ernandes, Cafeteria Personnel

11.3 Curriculum Development - Amy Bays

Recommend Board approval of payment to Amy Bays of up to twenty (20) hours for Middle School Agricultural and Career curriculum development, $24.00 per hour (hours before June 30, 2025), per CTA negotiated agreement.


11.4 Certified Salary Adjustment

Recommend Board approval of certified salary adjustment for the following:

  1. Allison Grau, Bachelors + 15 to Masters, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year.
  2. Amy McFarland, Masters + 15 to Masters + 30, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year.

11.5 Extended Days - Kristi Barker

Recommend Board approval of payment to Kristi Barker, Director of Student Services, 5-Extended Days (2024-2025 contract year).


11.6 Supplemental / Pupil Activity / Extended Day Contracts 2025-2026 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental, Pupil Activity and Extended Day 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, state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

Supplemental Contracts:

  1. Evan Robinson, Director or Bands (0)
  2. Ethan Bedocs, Asst. Marching Band (1)
  3. Ariane Hill, Flag Corp Advisor (0)
  4. Amy McFarland, Amend from Asst. to Head Varsity Cross Country - Co (3)

Pupil Activity Contracts:

  1. Chelsi Hickey, Varsity Cheerleader Advisor (Fall Only 1/3 of contract), (3)
  2. Ellen Ramsay, Middle School Cheerleader Advisor - Co, (3)
  3. Stephanie Brockway, Amend from Asst. to Head Varsity Cross Country - Co (3)
  4. Emma McCarron, Asst. Varsity Cross Country, (3)
  5. Cody Hickey, Asst. Varsity Football Coach (3) - Amend from full contract to 1/2 contract
  6. Caden Hill, Asst. Varsity Football - Co Coach, (1)
  7. Scott Durbin, Asst. Varsity Football - Co Coach, (3)
  8. Chris Baker, MS Asst. Football Coach (3)
  9. Josh Cunningham, Head Varsity Softball Coach (3)
  10. Chris Gregg, Asst. Varsity Softball - Co Coach

Extended Day Contracts:

  1. Evan Robinson, Music Band, 20-Extended Days
  2. Ethan Bedocs, Asst. Marching Band, 10-Extended Days

 


11.7 Volunteer Coaches & Volunteers

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. Gavin Wuthrich - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Softball Coach
  2. Lana Young - Volunteer HS Band  
  3. Kaleb Horsley - Volunteer HS Band and Drama Club

11.8 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as certified substitute teacher personnel for the 2025-2026 school year:

  1. Angel Bischak
  2. Hannah Bridgeman
  3. Annette Cline
  4. Brenda Crist
  5. Steve Dickerson
  6. William Dixon
  7. Yvonne Dixon
  8. Lily Dowler
  9. Nancy Foltz
  10. Connie Hanshaw
  11. Rachel Hilson
  12. Janet Letizia-Marged
  13. Michael Mack
  14. Caitlin Phillips
  15. Denise Provchy
  16. Dennis Snelson
  17. Laurie Souter
  18. Peggy Stigall
  19. Terry Thornsberry
  20. Wayne Whitehead
  21. Laura Johnson
  22. Ashley Pirc

11.9 Annual Adoption of School Bus Stops and Schedules for 2025-2026 SY

Recommend Board approval of annual adoption of school bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year.


11.10 Resolution Transportation By School Conveyance Impractical

Recommend Board approval that the Crestview Local Board of Education, after examination of factors as identified in 3327.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, declares by Board resolution that such transportation by school conveyance is "impractical" for the 2025-2026 school year for the following schools:

  1. Ashland Christian School (1144 W. Main St., Ashland, OH  44805)
  2. St. Edward Catholic School (433 Cottage St., Ashland, OH  44805)
  3. St. Mary's of the Snow (1630 Ashland Rd., Mansfield, OH  44905)
  4. St. Mary's School (26 West St., Shelby, OH  44875)
  5. St. Peter's Catholic School (104 W. First St., Mansfield, OH  44903)
  6. Buckeye Community School (1404 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, OH  44903)
  7. Foundation Academy of Mansfield (1050 Wyandotte Ave., Mansfield, OH  44906)
  8. Richland Academy of the Arts (75 N. Walnut St., Mansfield, OH  44903)

11.11 Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County - School Community Liaison Agreement SFY2026

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County for School Liaison Services, for the 2025-2026 school year, 29 hours per week for 44 weeks, effective July 1, 2025, cost $34,134.40, funded through Student Wellness & Success Funds and/or Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid.


11.12 Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Agreement

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. for School Based Therapist services, for the 2025-2026 school year, 12 hours per week for 40 weeks, effective August 15, 2025 through June 30, 2026, cost $23,712.00, funded through Student Wellness & Success Funds and/or Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid.


11.13 MOU PCTC Career Coach

Recommend Board approval of memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pioneer Career and Technology Center (PCTC) for Career Coach services.


11.14 Tri-County ESC Employment Service Contract

Recommend Board approval of employment services contract, for educational aide, with Tri-County ESC for the 2025-2026 school year, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.


11.15 SFSPac Food Service Sanitation & Safety Program Agreement

Recommend Board approval of SFSPac Food Service Sanitation and Safety Program Agreement for food service sanitation system; cost $5,220.00.


11.16 Standard Pluming & Heating - Elementary IT Closet AC Unit

Recommend Board approval of Standard Pluming & Heating Co. to install new AC unit in the Elementary IT closet; $17,840.00.


11.17 Proposed Parking Lot Areas

Recommend Board approval of JS LLC for proposed parking areas, cost $43,180.00.


11.18 Administrative Staff Handbook

Recommend Board approval of updated revisions to the Administrative Staff Handbook.


11.19 NEOnet Educational Technology DTS Service Agreement

Recommend Board approval of NEOnet Educational Technology DTS Service Agreement, effective August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.


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

12.1 NEOLA Board Policy Update (First/Second Reading)

Recommend Board approval of revisions to NEOLA Board Policy:

  1. po5136   Personal Communication Devices

Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


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

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 ____