August 18, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

Crestview Middle School Assembly Room
Monday, August 18 - 6:00pm

    1. Preliminary Items

    Opening Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance


    2. Call to Order

    Roll Call

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    3. Agenda Corrections
    1. Under Item 7. Reports to the Board, add Item #7, Everett Smith - All-Ohio Track and Field, 4th Place - Div. III 4x800 Relay State Meet
    2. Under 10, Add Item 10.16, LPDC Dates/Times/Location

    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

    Superintendent's Report:

    1. All Ohio and State Meet Recognition
      1. PJ Endicott - 1st Team All Ohio - Softball
      2. Gavin Barker - 1st Team All Ohio, Baseball
      3. Liam Kuhn - All Ohio - Track and Field, 4th Place in Div. III Pole Vault State Meet
      4. Cooper Brockway - All-Ohio Track and Field, 4th Place - Div. III 4x800 Relay State Meet
      5. Logan Friges - All-Ohio Track and Field, 4th Place - Div. III 4x800 Relay State Meet
      6. Bransen Hider - All-Ohio Track and Field, 4th Place - Div. III 4x800 Relay State Meet
      7. Everett Smith - All-Ohio Track and Field, 4th Place - Div. III 4x800 Relay State Meet

    8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes

    Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

    1. July 28, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
    2. August 11, 2025 - Special 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

    Recommend Board approval of the Financial Statements for July 2025.


    9.2 Donations and Grants:

    Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

    1. $500.00 from Crestview Youth Cheerleading League to Middle and High School Cheer Programs ($250 each)
    2. $113.00 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
    3. $500.00 from Carolyn Bloodhart (Food Service)

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

    (Items: 10.1 to 10.16)

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    10.1 Student Fundraisers

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

    1. Industrial Arts Mass Production - September 8, 2025 to May 1, 2026
    2. ES Principal - Cardinal Creek Kettle Corn - October 13-18, 2025
    3. FFA - Chicken BBQ - August 18 to September 26, 2025
    4. FFA - FFA Apparel Sale - October 1-10, 2025
    5. FFA - Fruit/Nut/Cheese/BBQ Sauce Sale - October 2, to November 4, 2025
    6. FFA - Gifts of Love Penny Drive - November 10-14, 2025
    7. FFA - Greenhouse Student SAE/Plant Sale - February 1 to May 20, 2026
    8. FFA - Labor Auction and FFA Meal Tickets - March 6, 2026
    9. FFA - Corn Hole for a Cause - May 4-6, 2026

    10.2 Personnel Resignations

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

    1. Dana Emmons, 4-hour Cafeteria Personnel, effective August 4, 2025
    2. Lori Cadle, Evening Cleaning Personnel, effective August 4, 2025

    10.3 Classified Personnel Hire

    Recommend Board approval of the following classified personnel, one (1) year limited contract, contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents; compensation will be based upon OAPSE Local #775 negotiated contract, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year:

    1. Melanie Bowman, 4-hour Cafeteria Personnel, one (1) - years' experience
    2. Amanda Mays, 4-hour Cafeteria Personnel, zero (0) - years' experience

    10.4 Certified Salary Adjustment

    Recommend Board approval of the following for salary adjustments:

    1. Brock Hays, Bachelors to Bachelors + 15, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year
    2. Erica Rucker, Bachelors to Bachelors + 15, effective with the 2025-2026 contract year

    10.5 New Staff Employee Orientation Stipend

    Recommend Board approval to pay new staff $50.00 per day for Leader in Me training and New Staff Orientation.


    10.6 Classified Substitute Personnel

    Recommend Board approval of the following classified substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents:

    1. Substitute Bus Drivers:  Steve Bechtler, Lori Crist, Bobby J. Mounts, Scott Reynolds
    2. Substitute Mechanic:  Mike Welch
    3. Substitute Cafeteria:  Aimee Boyer, Kate Ernandes, Joni Esbenshade, Austin Farriss, Haley Kamenik, Courtney Lutz, Paige McFarland, Ashley Pirc
    4. Substitute Cleaning:  Andrea Berry, Melanie Bowman, Jeff Cantleberry, Tracey Chacey, Kate Ernandes, Joni Esbenshade, Austin Farriss, Courtney Lutz, Kathy Peyton
    5. Substitute Aides (Educational/Library/Playground):  Brenda Crist, Mackenzie Grauer, Haley Kamenik, Amanda Mays, Ashley Pirc, Peggy Stigall
    6. Substitute Secretarial:  Brenda Crist, Dana Emmons, Kate Ernandes, Karen Greenawalt (ES), Abbey Korbas, Paige McFarland, Ashley Pirc, Carolyn Stoler
    7. Van Drivers:  Amy Bays, Rick Belcher, David Gibbs, Danielle Haydocy, Brock Kelley, Tim Kuhn, Chad Lemon, Mindy McPherran

    10.7 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

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

    1. Kathleen Addlesperger
    2. N. Shane Garrett
    3. Mackenzi Grauer
    4. Brittany Grimes
    5. Heidi Obrecht
    6. Jessica Risner
    7. Judith Sadowski
    8. Julie Yetzer

    10.8 Supplemental / Pupil Activity Contracts 2025-2026 SY

    Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental 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, successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening, state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

    Supplemental Contracts:

    1. Michael Pond, Head Varsity Soccer - Boys Coach, (3)
    2. Ethan Bedocs, Middle School Wrestling Coach, (1)

    Pupil Activity Contracts:

    1. Iszabella Rose, Asst. Varsity Cheerleader Advisor (Fall Only 1/3 of contract), (1)
    2. Bryce Hill, Asst. Varsity Football Coach - Co, (0)
    3. Michael Hetrick, Asst. Varsity Soccer - Boys Coach, (0)
    4. Trent Hovis, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, (0)

    10.9 Volunteer Coaches & Volunteers

    Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Coaches and Volunteers for the 2025-2026 contract year, contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

    1. Audrey Oliver - Volunteer MS Volleyball Coach

    10.10 Transportation In-Lieu-Of 2025-2026 SY

    Recommend Board approval that the Crestview Local Board of Education, after examination of factors as identified in 3327.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, has declared by Board resolution that such transportation by school conveyance is "impractical" and hereby agrees to pay the parent or guardian of said pupil in-lieu-of providing such service.  Payment will be based upon the reimbursement rate set by the Ohio Department of Education, payment made June 2026, for the 2025-2026 school year, for the following students:

    1. St. Edwards School (433 Cottage St., Ashland, OH 44805)
      1. Vanessa R. Baith, Gr. 2, Lucas DM Baith, Gr. 4, Micah DJ Baith, Gr. 6
      2. Addison Stephens, Gr. 5
    2. St. Mary's of the Snow School (1630 Ashland Rd., Mansfield, OH  44905)
      1. Jackson Kelsey, Gr. 5, Persephone Kelsey, Gr. 1
      2. Ruthann Likes, Gr. 7, Amos Likes, Gr. 5, William Likes, Gr. 4
    3. Richland School of Academic Arts (1456 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, OH)
      1. Hayden Oakley, Gr. 8

    10.11 PCTC Affiliation Agreement

    Recommend Board approval of adult affiliation agreement with Pioneer Career and Technology Center for practical nursing clinical education program, for the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.12 NCO ESC Title I Nonpublic School Program Pooling Agreement

    Recommend Board approval of North Central Ohio ESC and Crestview Local School District Title I Nonpublic School Program Pooling Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.13 MOESC Title IX Services

    Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Mid-Ohio ESC for Title IX services, as needed, for the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.14 Technology Equipment for STEM and Art Programs

    Recommend Board approval of purchase of technology equipment for STEM and Art programs from Bluum of Minnesota, LLC; cost $70,448.00.


    10.15 Standard Plumbing & Heating - Central Office/Assembly Room AC Replacement Unit

    Recommend Board approval of quote from Standard Plumbing & Heating for Central Office and Assembly Room AC replacement unit; cost $ 40,340.00.


    10.16 LPDC Dates/Times/Location for 2025-2026

    Recommend Board approval of LPDC Committee meeting dates, in the Crestview Board of Education Conference room, at 3:15 PM exception will be the May meeting will be at 1:00 PM:  8-28-25; 9-11-25; 9-25-25; 10-23-25; 11-20-25; 1-29-26; 2-26-26; 3-26-26; 4-23-26; and 5-22-26.

    Committee Members:  Beth Courter-ES; Mindy McPherran-MS; Ryan McClenathan-HS; Chad Lemon-Admin; Jim Grubbs-Admin


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

    11.1 Board Policy 5136 Personal Communication Devices

    Recommend Board approval of additional revisions to Board Policy 5136, Personal Communication Devices.

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    11.2 Classified Leave of Absence

    Recommend Board approval for unpaid leave of absence for Deborah Christine Wright, effective August 11, 2025.

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    11.3 RFQ - Selection of Architect Firms to Interview

    Discussion (RFQs) Request for Qualifications - Selection of Architect firms to interview and set date for architect interviews.

    Date:  _______________        Time:  _________________

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    11.4 Reschedule November 2025 Regular Board Meeting

    Due to Capital Conference, reschedule November 17, 2025 regular board meeting to November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM.

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


    11.5 Delegate Appointment for OSBA Capital Conference, November 2025
    1. Delegate Appointment for OSBA Capital Conference Annual Business Meeting, November 16-18, 2025:
      1. Delegate:                                                              
      2. Alternate Delegate:                                              

    12. 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


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

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


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

    Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

    Motion ______ Second ______ Motion Carried ______ Motion Failed ______

    Bolin ____ Brennan ____ Kissel ____ Reidy ____ Tucker ____


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