October 19, 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. Catherine Puster:  Grade Card Report
  2. Superintendent's Report:

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

Recommend Board approval of meeting minutes for:

  1. September 21, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

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 9.2)

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. $       48.72 from Clay Memorial Lutheran Church (K-4 Elementary Supplies)
  2. $     100.00 from Crestview Parents Committee (Life Skills/Cougar Cafe' Class)
  3. $  1,000.00 from Sutton Bank (Fitness Finders - CES PE)
  4. $18,127.00 from Walmart donated school supplies

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

(Items: 10.1 to 10.11)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

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

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


10.1 Resignation - Pupil Activity Contract

Recommend Board approval of resignation from Steve Haverdill, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach pupil activity contract, for the 2026-2027 contract year.


10.2 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. Amy McFarland, MS Asst. Girls Track (3)

Pupil Activity Contracts:

  1. Brian Smiley, Asst. Varsity Wrestling-Co., (1)
  2. Tiffany Gerber, Asst. Varsity Basketball - Girls, (1)
  3. Chandler Holbrook, 7th Grade Basketball - Girls (0)
  4. Grant Sproull, 8th Grade Basketball - Girls (3)
  5. Grant Sproull, MS Asst. Boys Track (3)

10.3 Voltuneer Coaches 2026-2027 SY

Recommend Board approval of the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2026-2027 contract year, 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:

  1. Steve Haverdill - Volunteer Asst. Varsity Wrestling

10.4 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. Marlene Brown
  2. Chloe Hill
  3. Riley Jordan
  4. Brandi Miller
  5. Michele L. Perry
  6. John Smith
  7. Cady Renee Workman

10.5 School Volunteers - Mentor Program

Recommend Board approval of the following as volunteers for the 2026-2027 mentor program; contingent upon completion of required documents:

  1. Brian Amstutz
  2. Norma Dotson
  3. Nancy Edwards
  4. Barb Hissong
  5. Luke Kelley
  6. David Pond
  7. Linda Roney
  8. Amanda Seiter
  9. Dale White
  10. Rex Yarger

10.6 Study Table Tutors 2026-2027

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. Jim Jameson - CMS

10.7 Title 1 Non-Public School Program Agreement-Willard City Schools

Recommend Board approval of Willard City School and Crestview Local School District Title I Nonpublic School Program Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.


10.8 9-Passenger MPV Chevy Micro-Bird

Recommend Board approval of one 9-passenger MPV Chevy Micro-Bird from Cardinal Bus Sales & Service, Inc. (META); cost $80,628.00.


10.9 Ventrac Mower, Canopy & Fan

Recommend Board approval of quote from Mast-Lepley Turf for Ventrac mower deck, canopy and fan: cost $9,457.81.


10.10 Kubota Diesel Zero-Turn 60" Mower

Recommend Board approval of quote from Sterling Farm Equipment, Inc. for Kubota ZD1200 Series Model # ZD1211-3-60 diesel zero-turn mower with 60" deck; cost $15,195.90.


10.11 HS Gym Bleachers

Recommend Board approval of resolution and quote from Farnham Equipment Company for high school bleacher replacement; cost $392,000.00.


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

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

Recommend Board approval of NEOLA Vol. 45, No. 1 August 2026 Update (Second Reading) of 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 of 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 Medications
  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)

(Item: 11.1)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________

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

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


11.2 2026 NH L328 Skid Steer

Recommend Board approval to purchase from Ashland Tractor Sales, Inc., 2026 NH L328 Skid Steer with trade of NH Boomer 50 with 260TLA Loader, HS 72" Broom, LP AFM 4211 Finish Mower, cost not to exceed $30,000.00 with trade.

(Item: 11.2)

MOTION __________           SECOND __________       ____________________________________________

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

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


12. Items from the Board
Mrs. Debbie Reidy, Board Member, President
  1. Recommend Board approval to set 2026-2027 salary, 3% increase, for Robin Klenk, Treasurer.

MOTION __________           SECOND __________       

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

Carried _____     Failed _____          _____ to _____


13. Executive Session
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 _____

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 _____