September 21, 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

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 _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


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. Superintendent's Report

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

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. August 17, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
  2. September 14, 2026, Special Meeting Work Session

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

Dr. Brennan _____   Mr. Eichelberger _____   Mr. Kissel _____   Mrs. Reidy _____   Mrs. Tucker _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


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 _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


9.1 Financial Statements

9.2 Donations and Grants:

Recommend Board approval of the following donations and grants:

  1. $500.00 of school supplies donated by Madrex Logistics

9.3 FY27 Permanent Appropriations at Fund Level

Recommend Board approval of the FY27 Permanent Appropriations at Fund Level.


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

(Items: 10.1 to 10.12 with Item 10.13 voting separately with Mr. Eichelberger abstaining)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

Dr. Brennan _____   Mr. Eichelberger _____   Mr. Kissel _____   Mrs. Reidy _____   Mrs. Tucker _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


10.1 Student Fundraisers

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

  1. Elementary School - Sale of Little Debbie Snacks - October 5-23, 2026
  2. Elementary Library - Scholastic Book Fair - November 4-11, 2026
  3. Middle School Student Council - Penny Wars - October 7, 2026
  4. Middle School Student Council - Middle School Dance Ticket Sales/Concession - October 27, 2026
  5. Middle School Student Council - Food Donations - November 2-13, 2026
  6. Middle School Library - Scholastic Book Fair - November 4-11, 2026
  7. High School Industrial Arts Mass Production - Pens & Misc. - September 15, 2026 - May 14, 2027
  8. High School Drama Club - Fall Play Tickets & Bake Sale - October 31 - November 8, 2026
  9. High School Yearbook - Sale of Yearbooks - November 16, 2026 - February 15, 2027
  10. High School Art Club - Sale of Student Artwork - November 16, 2026 - February 15, 2027
  11. National Honor Society - Sale of Goldberry Roasting Coffee - November 16-30, 2026
  12. National Honor Society - Chipotle - November 24, 2026
  13. National Honor Society - NHS Bake Sale - January 15-16, 2027
  14. National Honor Society - Winter Formal Ticket Sales - February 8-18, 2027
  15. National Honor Society - Cougar Cookout Raffle Baskets - May 20, 2027

10.2 Classified Personnel Hire

Recommend Board approval of the following as 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:

  1. Robert Bruce Dingus, Bus Driver Personnel, zero (0) years' experience, effective August 26, 2026
  2. Tamara Shade, Evening Cleaning Personnel, two (2) years' experience, effective September 14, 2026
  3. Allison Goon, Evening Cleaning Personnel, zero (0) years' experience, effective September 16, 2026

10.3 Certified Personnel Resignation

Recommend Board approval of the following certified personnel resignations:

  1. Lisa Dulin, 5/6th Grade Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 contract year, July 31, 2027; for retirement purposes.

10.4 Study Table Tutors - 2026-2027 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following for Study Table Tutors for the 2026-2027 school year, September 2026 - May 2027, per CTA negotiated agreement compensation will be at the $28.00 per hour tutor rate. 

  1. Angela Fennewald - CMS
  2. Ariane Hill - CMS
  3. Morgan Barber - CHS
  4. Ashley Cornell - CHS
  5. Katie Keller - CHS
  6. Brock Kelley - CHS
  7. Erica Rucker - CHS

10.5 Supplemental Compensation for Extra Pay

Recommend Board approval of supplemental compensation for teachers taking on additional instructional periods/time for the remainder of the 2026-2027 contract year for the following:

  1. Evan Robinson
  2. Ethan Bedocs

10.6 Supplemental & Pupil Activity Contracts 2026-2027 SY

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, successful (B.C.I./F.B.I.) criminal background screening, state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

Supplemental Contracts:

  1. Ethan Bedocs, Asst. Drama Club Advisor, (1) 
  2. Jenna Briggs, Amend MS Academic Challenge from full contract to one-half of contract
  3. Jenna Briggs, Amend HS Academic Challenge from full  contract to one-half of contract
  4. Brock Kelley, HS Academic Challenge - Co. (one-half), (0)

10.7 Overnight/Out of State Field Trip Request

Recommend Board approval of the Overnight/Out of State Field Trip Request for the following:

  1. FFA National Convention 2026, Indianapolis, IN, October 21-23, 2026,
  2. Middle School 7/8th Grade Washington DC Trip 2027, May 16-20, 2027.

10.8 Barons Bus Agreement (7/8th Grade Washington DC Trip May 2027)

Recommend Board approval of agreement with Barons Bus for charter busing for 7/8th grade Washington DC trip, May 16-20, 2027.


10.9 Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. (SESI) - High Roads Service Agreement

Recommend Board approval of service agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. for RSY & ESY at High Road School of Bucyrus for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 1, 2026 through July 30, 2027.


10.10 Tri-County ESC Employment Services Contract

Recommend Board approval of employment services contract, for educational aide(s), with Tri-County ESC (Dale Roy) for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.


10.11 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:

Secretarial:  Penny Gano  


10.12 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. Emma Aumend
  2. Makayla Boucher
  3. Kristina Boyer
  4. Ricky Chambers
  5. Aubreion Chatman
  6. Annette Cline
  7. Lily Dowler
  8. LeAnn Gallagher
  9. Cassidy Gamble
  10. Ashley Gannon
  11. Sarah Hoak
  12. Madelynn Lariscy
  13. Mary Ellen Lawrentz
  14. Daniel McNulty
  15. Zoe Metzger
  16. Heidi Obrecht
  17. Alyssa Reed
  18. Jessica Risner
  19. Timothy Smith
  20. McKenna Stoffer
  21. Jason Voelp
  22. Daniel Wood

10.13 Certified Substitute Teacher Personnel (Mr. Eichelberger - Abstain)

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. Payton Eichelberger

(Item:   10.13)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

Dr. Brennan ____   Mr. Eichelberger  Abstain   Mr. Kissel ____   Mrs. Reidy ____   Mrs. Tucker ____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


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

11.1 NEOLA Board Policy Vol. 45, No. 1 August 2026 Update - First Reading

First reading of NEOLA Vol. 45, No. 1 August 2026 Update for revisions, new and rescinded policies:

  1. po0145 (Revised) - Filling a Board Vacancy
  2. po0146 (Revised) - Resignation or Removal
  3. po1231 (Revised) - Outside Activities of Staff
  4. po2265 (Revised) - Protections of Individual Beliefs, Affiliations, Ideals, or Principles f Political Movements and Ideology
  5. po2431 (Revised) - Interscholastic Athletics 
  6. po2431.07 (NEW) - Extracurricular Participation of Non-Enrolled Public High School Students (Student Athlete Mobility "SAM Act"
  7. po2461 (Rescind) - Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents
  8. po3231 (Revised) - Outside Activities of Staff 
  9. po4231 (Revised) - Outside Activities of Staff
  10. po5111.01 (Revised) - Homeless Students
  11. po5224 (NEW) - Youth Membership Organization
  12. po5330 (Revised) - Use of Medicatons
  13. po5463 (Revised - Credits from State-Chartered, Special and Nonchartered Schools
  14. po5514 (NEW) - Student Use of Bicycles, E-Bikes, Scooters, E-Scooters, and Other Personal Transportation Devices
  15. po6100 (NEW) - Proper Use of Public Funds
  16. po6423 (Revised) - Use of Credit Cards
  17. po7540.10 (NEW) - Recording and AI Processing of Communications on School Property and at School Events
  18. po8120 (Revised) - Volunteers
  19. po8310 (Revised) - Public Records
  20. po8330 (Revised) - Student Records
  21. po8470 (Revised) - Sex Offender Notification
  22. po9700 (Revised) - Relations with Special Interest Groups
  23. po1439 (Revised) - Holidays
  24. po8500 (Revised) - Food Services (March 2026 Special Update)

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

12.1 Set January 2027 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting Date
  1. Recommend Board approval to set the January 2027 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting Date to:  January 11, 2027 at 6:00 PM

(Item:   12.1)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

Dr. Brennan ____   Mr. Eichelberger  Abstain   Mr. Kissel ____   Mrs. Reidy ____   Mrs. Tucker ____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


12.2 Important Dates:
  1. October 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 PM - Crestview Middle School Assembly Room
  2. October 20, 2026 - Special Board Meeting Work Session - 6:00 PM - Crestview Board of Education Conference Room
  3. October 31 & November 1, 2026 - Drama Club Fall Play - 6:00 PM
  4. November 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting - 6:00 PM - Crestview Middle School Assembly Room
  5. November 4 & 10, 2026 - (PK-12) Parent-Teacher Conferences
  6. November 21, 2026 - Music Boosters Craft Show

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 _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


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

Time Meeting Adjourned:____: ____PM

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

Dr. Brennan _____   Mr. Eichelberger _____   Mr. Kissel _____   Mrs. Reidy _____   Mrs. Tucker _____

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____