July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

Crestview Middle School - Assembly Room
Monday, July 20 - 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 Member, President
    4. Approval of Agenda
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, 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 Member, President
    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.

    Attachments
    Public_Participation_Information-_CRESTVIEW_LSD.pdf
    Public_Participation_Information-_CRESTVIEW_LSD.pdf
    7. Reports to the Board
    Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

    Superintendent's Report

    1. Audrey Wolford - Byron H. Carmean Award (PCTC)
    2. All-Ohio Spring 2025-2026 
      1. Lane Robinson - All-Ohio First Team, High Jump, 5th in Division 4
      2. Liam Kuhn - All-Ohio First Team, Pole Vault, 3rd in Division 4
      3. Max Durbin - All-Ohio First Team, 110 Hurdles, 4th in Division 4
      4. Zoe Kuhn - All-Ohio First Team, Pole Vault, 5th in Division 4
    3. 2025-2026 Bullying & Harassment Report to the Board - 2nd Semester
    Attachments
    Bullying_Harassment_Report_2025-2026__Full-Year_.pdf
    Bullying_Harassment_Report_2025-2026__Full-Year_.pdf
    8. Board of Education Meeting Minutes
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

    Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:  

    1. June 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
    2. July 14, 2026 - Special Board Meeting 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 Donations and Grants:

    Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

    1. $54.83 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
    9.3 Transfer and Advances

    Recommend Board approval to grant the Treasurer the authority to make the following transfers and advances:

    1. Amend previous transfer amount of $5,689.11 to $4,620.26 from General Fund to Athletics Fund.
    10. Superintendent's Report and Recommendations
    Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

    (Items:  10.1 to 10.18 with 10.19 as a separate vote)

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

    10.1 Student Fundraisers

    Recommend Board approval of the following student fundraisers for the 2026-2027 school year:

    1. HS Cheerleading - Calendar Fundraiser, July 6 - August 6, 2026
    2. Varsity Volleyball, Calendar Fundraiser, August 4, 2026
    3. HS Archery Club - Archery Camp, September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 
    10.2 Classified Personnel Resignations

    Recommend Board approval of resignation from the following classified personnel:

    1. Michael Welch, Full-Time Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
    2. Ann Logan, Full-Time Evening Cleaning Personnel, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
    10.3 Classified Personnel Hire

    Recommend Board approval of the following classified personnel, one year (1) limited contract, contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents applicable to the position; compensation will be based upon OAPSE Local #775 negotiated contract, effective with the 2026-2027 contact year:

    1. Ann Logan, Regular Route Bus Driver, (2) years' experience
    10.4 Classified Substitute Personnel (Penny Gano)

    Recommend Board approval of Penny Gano as classified secretarial substitute for the 2025-2026 contract year (August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026).

    10.5 Certified Personnel Hire

    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 2026-2027 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. James Jameson, Intervention Specialist Teacher, ten (10) years' experience, Masters
    2. Kathrine Keller, Intervention Specialist Teacher, two (2) years' experience, Masters
    10.6 Amend the Director of Technology 2-year Contract.

    Recommend Board approval to transition Chad Lemon's, Director of Technology, 2-year contract from a 220-day contract to a 260-day contract for the term of the contract, August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2028. 

    10.7 Supplemental/Pupil Activity Contracts & Volunteer Coaches 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of the following Supplemental and Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2026-2027 contract year, one (1) year limited contract, with automatic non-renewal at the end of the 2026-2027 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:

    Pupil Activity Contracts:

    1. Trent Hovis , Asst. Varsity Football (3)
    2. Scott Durbin, Asst. Varsity Football (3)
    3. Ron Burgess, Asst. Varsity Football (0)

    Volunteer Coaches:

    1.  Audrey Oliver, Volunteer MS Volleyball 
    10.8 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

    Recommend Board approval of the following as certified substitute teacher personnel for the 2026-2027 school year:

    1. Michael Byrns
    2. Brenda Crist
    3. Janelle Ditlevson
    4. William Dixon
    5. Kate Fazzini
    6. Jessica Harris
    7. Rachel Hilson
    8. Laura Johnson
    9. Michael Mateer
    10. Lauren McCarron
    11. Whitley Morgan
    12. Karen Rader
    13. Dennis Snelson
    14. Peggy Stigall
    15. Kimberly Thompson-Barley
    16. Terry Thornsberry
    10.9 2026-2027 Handbooks

    Recommend Board approval of the following handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year:

    1. (K-12) Parent-Student Handbook
    2. Preschool Handbook
    10.10 Transportation In-Lieu-Of 2026-2027

    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 2027, for the 2026-2027 school year, for the following students:

    1. St. Edwards School (433 Cottage St., Ashland, OH 44805)
      1. Micah DJ Baith, Gr. 7, Lucas DM Baith, Gr. 5, Vanessa R. Baith, Gr. 3
      2. Addison Stephens, Gr. 6
    2. St. Mary's of the Snow School (1630 Ashland Rd., Mansfield, OH  44905)
      1. Jackson Kelsey, Gr. 6, Persephone Kelsey, Gr. 2
      2. Ruthann Likes, Gr. 8, Amos Likes, Gr. 6, William Likes, Gr. 5, Martin Likes, Gr. 2, Rosemarie Likes, Gr. K
    10.11 Annual Adoption of School Bus Stops and Schedules for 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of annual adoption of school bus stops and schedules for the 2026-2027 school year.

    10.12 EJ Therapy Service Agreement (Amended) (Nursing/Audiology Services) - 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of amended service agreement with EJ Therapy for nursing and audiology services, for the 2026-2027 contract year, 180 days, 7.5 hours per day, funded through Student Wellness & Success Funds and/or Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid.

    10.13 The Mental Health and Recovery Board (Appleseed) - School Community Liaison Services - 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of service agreement with The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County (Appleseed) for School Community Liaison Services, for the 2026-2027 contract year, 44 weeks and 29 hours per week, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, cost $37,938.16, funded through Student Wellness & Success Funds and/or Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid.

    10.14 MOU Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Agreement - 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) service agreement with Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and Appleseed Community Mental Health Center,  for School Based Therapist services, for the 2026-2027 contract year, 12 hours per week for 40 weeks, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

    10.15 Junior Achievement (JA) Program Commitment Agreement - 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval of Junior Achievement (JA) Programming Commitment Agreement with Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, High School and 7th/8th grade 2026-2027 school year.

    10.16 Ashland University AU Eagle Community Partners

    Recommend Board approval of contract between Ashland University Eagle Community Partners and Crestview Local Schools to enter into a mutually beneficial agreement, non-profit/education tier.

    10.17 SFSPac Food Service Sanitation & Safety Program

    Recommend Board approval of SFSPac Food Service Sanitation and Safety Program Agreement for food service sanitation system; cost $5,186.00.

    10.18 Marcs Equipment Lease & Subscription Service Agreement

    Recommend Board approval of monthly lease agreement with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services for lease and subscription services for MARCS radio.

    10.19 KRG Educational Services (LEAP) Contract Extend 1-Year

    Recommend Board approval to extend lease contract with KRG Educational Services Inc. (LEAP/River Education), for one (1) year,  August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, no changes to current contract language.

    (Item: 10.19)

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

    11. Items for Discussion
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
    12. Items from the Board
    Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
    12.1 Set Administration and Central Office Salaries - 2026-2027

    Recommend Board approval to set administration and central office salaries for 2026-2027 contract year.

    (Item: 12.1)

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

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

    14. Adjournment
    Board President

    Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

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

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