February 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

Crestview Middle School Assembly Room
Monday, February 9 - 6:00pm

    1. Preliminary Items

    Opening Prayer
    Pledge of Allegiance


    2. Call to Order
    Mrs. Robin Klenk, Treasurer

    Roll Call

    Dr. Brennan ____ Mr. Eichelberger ____ Mr. Kissel ____ Mrs. Reidy ____ Mrs. Tucker____


    3. Agenda Corrections
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board President

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

    Motion to approve the agenda ____as presented or ____with corrections.

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


    5. Correspondence
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board President

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

    Superintendent's Report


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

    Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

    1. January 12, 2026, Organizational Meeting
    2. January 12, 2026, Regular Meeting
    3. February 3, 2026, Special Meeting Board Work Session

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


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

    (Items: 9.1 to 9.3)

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


    9.1 Financial Statements

    9.2 Five Year Forecast and Assumptions

    9.3 Donations and Grants:

    Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

    1. $1,853.00 from anonymous (Family Liaison Account)
    2. $4,656.61 from anonymous (Elementary Physical Education)
    3. $122.00 from Pamela Stimpert (Archery Club Fund)

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

    (Items: 10.1 to 10.9)

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


    10.1 Classified Resignation

    Recommend Board approval of resignation from Deborah Christine Wright as 4-hour cafeteria personnel, effective January 16, 2026.


    10.2 Supplemental / Pupil Activity Contracts / Volunteer Coaches 2025-2026 SY

    Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental, Pupil Activity Contracts and Volunteer Coaches 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:

    Pupil Activity Contracts:

    1. Chloe Trine, Asst. Varsity Softball Coach - Co., Step 0

    10.3 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

    Recommend Board approval of hiring the following substitute teachers on an as needed basis from the list provided by Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2025-2026 school year:

    1. Echo Burgett
    2. Madelyn Prise

    10.4 Classified Substitute Personnel

    Recommend Board approval of the following classified substitute personnel for the 2025-2026 school year:

    1. Anna Sutter, Substitute Evening Cleaning
    2. Lori Crist, Substitute Bus Driver and Cafeteria, effective March 9, 2026.

    10.5 Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming Personnel

    Recommend Board approve 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/superintendent, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.

    1. Kathy Peyton, eighteen (18) years' experience, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming and Water Testing, non-student rate
    2. Austin Farriss, one (1) year's experience, Outside Maintenance/Mowing & Trimming, non-student rate

    10.6 Summer 2026 Cleaning Personnel

    Recommend Board approval of the following for 2026 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. Austin Farriss, up to twelve (12) weeks, one (1) year's experience, non-student rate 
    2. Melanie Bowman, up to twelve (12) weeks, zero (0) years experience, non-student rate
    3. Jacob Swineford, up to twelve (12) weeks, one (1) year's experience, student rate

    10.7 Resolution Authorizing OHSAA Membership 2026-2027 SY

    Recommend Board approval of resolution authorizing 2026-2027 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), grades 7-12.


    10.8 MIddle School Furniture - Martin Public Seating

    Recommend Board approval of quote from Martin Public Seating for middle school furniture replacement purchasing through Ohio STS; cost $359,259.46, paid through the General Fund.


    10.9 3rd Grade Paper Based Assessments Resolution

    Recommend Board approval of resolution for moving forward with paper based assessments for the 3rd grade tests starting with the 2026-2027 school year.


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

    11.1 Open Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year (Statewide)

    (Items: 11.1)

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan__ Mr. Eichelberger__ Mr. Kissel__ Mrs. Reidy__ Mrs. Tucker__


    11.2 NEOLA Board Policy 5112 - Entrance Requirements

    Recommend Board approval of revisions to NEOLA board policy 5112, Entrance Requirements.

    (Item:  11.2)

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan__ Mr. Eichelberger__ Mr. Kissel__ Mrs. Reidy__ Mrs. Tucker__


    11.3 Rockmill Financial Consulting, LLC

    Recommend Board approval of agreement with Rockmill Financial Consulting, LLC.

    (Item:  11.3)

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan__ Mr. Eichelberger__ Mr. Kissel__ Mrs. Reidy__ Mrs. Tucker__


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

    13. Executive Session
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board 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___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


    14. Adjournment
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board President

    Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

    MOTION___SECOND___ Dr. Brennan___ Mr. Eichelberger___ Mr. Kissel___ Mrs. Reidy___ Mrs. Tucker___


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