August 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

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
  1.  

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.


7. Reports to the Board
  1. Kristi Barker - Report on Federal Funding, Special Education, and Title 1
  2. Catherine Puster, MTSS (Multi Tiered Systems of Support)
  3. Superintendent's Report

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

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. July 20, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
  2. August 10, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

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


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

(Items:  9.1 to 9.4)

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. $69.50 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
  2. $350.00 from Gorman-Rupp Company (Building Principal Funds - School Programs)
  3. Richland County Foundation Education Grants:
    1. $1,497.00, Ashley Cornell, 3D Design & Printing (Teacher Assistance Program and Eleanor Searle McCollum Teacher and Education Funds)
    2. $453.98, Ariane Hill, Boomwhacker Module (Eleanor Searle McCollum Teacher and Education Fund)
    3. $1,371.25, Erica Rucker, Biology Enhancement (Eleanor Searle McCollum Teacher & Education Fund)
    4. $1,500.00, Dwight Souder, AI Robotics & Drone (RCF Fellows Fund of the RCF)

9.3 5-Year Financial Forecast

9.4 Assumptions - August FY27

Recommend Board approval of Assumptions - August FY26.


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

(Items:  10.1 to 10.13)

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 school year:

  1. Varsity Cross Country - Shawshank Hustle Volunteers - August 15, 2026
  2. Cougar Cafe Life Skills - uScore Laundry Detergent Sale - September 8-25, 2026
  3. FFA - Apparel Sale - September 14, 2026
  4. FFA - Chicken BBQ - October 9, 2026
  5. FFA - Fruit Sale - October 9 - November 2, 2026
  6. FFA - Gifts of Love - November 9-13, 2026
  7. FFA - Banquet - March 4, 2027
  8. FFA - Cornhole Event - May 2027
  9. FFA - Greenhouse Sales - May 2027
  10. Junior Class - Chipotle - October 21, 2026
  11. Junior Class - Raffle Basket/Prom-O - March 6, 2027

10.2 Early Graduation

Recommend Board approval of the following to be allowed to follow an accelerated program for early graduation, contingent upon meeting all graduation requirements set by Board policy and comply with State Minimum Standards by the State of Ohio.  

  1. Olivia Jeremay, Grade 12, effective January 1, 2027

10.3 Certified Salary Adjustment

Recommend Board approval of the following for salary adjustments

  1. Ashley Cornell, Bachelors to Bachelors + 15
  2. Angela Fennewald, Masters to Masters + 15
  3. Mindy McPherran, Masters + 15 to Masters + 30
  4. Jennifer Blackledge, Masters + 30 to Masters + 45

10.4 Extended Days - Middle School Guidance

Recommend Board approval of an additional five (5) extended days for Devyn Renninger, middle school guidance, for facilitate new scheduling for middle school students.


10.5 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following as certified substitute teacher personnel from list provided through Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2026-2027 school year:

  1. Timothy Albertson
  2. Jennifer Buzzard
  3. Heather Cockley
  4. Tammy Cook
  5. Nathan Shane Garrett
  6. Mackenzi Grauer
  7. Paige McCaslin
  8. Annette Miller
  9. Timothy Parsons
  10. Ashley Pirc
  11. Molly Sandvik

10.6 Classified Substitute Personnel

Recommend Board approval of the following classified substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year; contingent upon a successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening and completion of required documents applicable to the position:

  1. Substitute Bus Drivers:  Steve Bechtler, Sharon Boyce, Lori  Crist, Bill Kovach, Bobby J. Mounts, Mike Welch
  2. Substitute Cafeteria:  Lori Crist, Joni Esbenshade, Austin Farriss, Haley Kamenik, Courtney Lutz, Ashley Pirc, Chris Wright
  3. Substitute Cleaning:  Melanie Bowman, Jeff Cantleberry, Tracey Chacey, Kate Ernandes, Joni Esbenshade, Austin Farriss, Courtney Lutz, Colton Oliver, Kathy Peyton, Jacob Swineford, Jennifer Worthington
  4. Substitute Aides (Educational/Library/Playground): Tiffany Baughman, Brenda Crist, Mackenzi Grauer, Haley Kamenik, Amanda Mays, Breaunna Pickworth, Ashley Pirc, Jessica Risner, Peggy Stigall, Anna Sutter
  5. Substitute Secretarial:  Tiffany Baughman, Brenda Crist, Karen Greenawalt, Abbey Korbas, Breaunna Pickworth, Ashley Pirc, Jessica Risnerr, Anna Sutter

10.7 Van Drivers for the 2026-2027 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following as van drivers for the 2026-2027 school year:

  1. Amy Bays
  2. Rick Belcher
  3. Danielle Haydocy
  4. Brock Kelley
  5. Tim Kuhn
  6. Chad Lemon
  7. Mindy McPherran
  8. Grant Sproull

10.8 Supplemental Contract Resignations

Recommend Board approval of the following supplemental and pupil activity contract resignations:

  1. Diane Hannah, Head Varsity Golf Girls Coach, effective July 24, 2026.
  2. Derek Wuthrich, Asst. Varsity Cross Country Coach, effective August 4, 2026

10.9 Supplemental/Pupil Activity Contracts & Volunteers 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:

Supplemental Contracts:

  1. Jennifer Blackledge, MS Student Council Adv. - Co (0)
  2. Lauren McCarron, Asst. Varsity Cross Country (2)
  3. Lauren McCarron, MS Track - Girls, (2)
  4. Brock Hays, MS Track - Boys (3)

Pupil Activity Contracts:

  1. Krystal Abshire, MS Student Council Adv. - Co, (0)
  2. Grant Sproull, Varsity Golf - Girls Coach, (0)

Volunteer Coaches:

  1. Caden Hill, Volunteer Asst. Varsity Football
  2. Zoe Metzger, Volunteer Ass. Varsity Volleyball
  3. Derek Wuthrich, Volunteer Asst. Varsity Cross Country

10.10 OSU-Mansfield Affiliation Agreement

Recommend Board approval of affiliation agreement with The Ohio State University (Mansfield) for OSU student education field placement experiences, two academic years, effective July 21, 2026 through July 31, 2028.


10.11 NCO ESC Title I Nonpublic School Program Pooling Agreement FY 27

Recommend Board approval of North Central Ohio ESC and Crestview Local School District Title I Nonpublic School Program Pooling Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.


10.12 Creative Leadership Solutions, LLC Agreement

Recommend Board approval of purchasing agreement with Creative Leadership Solutions for professional development instructional leadership during the 2026-2027 school year; cost $30,800, paid for through Title II-A funds.


10.13 Payment In-Lieu-Of Transportation

Recommend Board approval of payment in-lieu-of transportation agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.


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

11.1 Board Policy Community Taxation

Recommend Board approval of new board policy Community Taxation.

(Item:  11.1 )

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


11.2 Delegate Appointment for OSBA Capital Conference, November 15-17, 2026

Delegate Appointment for 71st OSBA Annual Capital Conference, November 15-17, 2026, Greater Columbus Convention Center

  1. Delegate:                   ________________________                                                  
  2. Alternate Delegate:   ________________________
  3. Board Attendees:      ________________________     ________________________      ________________________                            

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

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
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

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