Green Local Schools board approves contracts, bus disposals and policy updates in unanimous votes

The Green Local Schools Board of Education unanimously approved multiple administrative actions at its April meeting, including a five-year voice-over-Internet-protocol (VOIP) services contract, acceptance of a construction bid for a new bus garage, several asset transfers and donations, and adoption of updated special-education model policies.

Board members voted 5-0 to approve the contracts and resolutions because they were presented as part of the superintendent and treasurer recommendations. The actions clear steps the district said are needed to proceed with facilities work, update technology services and dispose of older vehicles.

The board approved a five-year VOIP services agreement with Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (Neonet) at an annual cost of $32,400, effective July 1, 2025. The board also accepted the lowest responsible and responsive construction bid from Sites Builders Incorporated to build a bus garage and storage facility; the district described the garage as a long-planned project tied to an earlier bond issue and said contractor selection allows a timeline to begin.

On asset disposition, the board approved the donation of two decommissioned school buses (valued at $800 each) — one to the City of Green Fire Department and one to the Summit County Sheriff — and separately accepted the highest bid from Mike and B Sales Incorporated for a group of other retired buses, representing a total loss-of-assets value of $4,500 for those vehicles. The board also approved a separate resolution authorizing negotiations and sale of personal property under state law to allow upcoming public auction steps.

Other routine items approved by the board included the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes, the March financial statement and payment of bills, and a consent calendar that incorporated personnel actions, retirements and new hires. The board adopted updated special-education model policies and procedures “with slight modifications” as required by the state, and authorized Bricker Grama LLP to provide legal counsel to the district on an as-needed basis.

All motions reported at the meeting carried by unanimous 5-0 votes. Several board members and the superintendent briefly commented in favor of the bids and donations, noting community partnerships and the district’s need for updated facilities and services.

Votes at a glance

- Approve agenda as presented — outcome: approved 5-0; mover: Mr. Cohen; second: not specified in record. - Approve minutes of the March 17, 2025 regular meeting — outcome: approved 5-0; mover: Mrs. Steinolf; second: not specified. - Approve financial statement and payment of bills for March 2025 — outcome: approved 5-0; mover: Mr. Cohen. - Approve donation (loss of assets) of two buses (valued $800 each) to City of Green Fire Department and Summit County Sheriff — outcome: approved 5-0. - Accept highest bid from Mike and B Sales Inc. for listed decommissioned buses (total loss-of-assets value $4,500) — outcome: approved 5-0. - Approve listed monetary and in-kind donations (Chad Elrod/King Technology, Steve Nittlesat toolbox, stadium jacket funding, Harmony Springs Christian Youth food-service donation) — outcome: approved 5-0. - Renew VOIP service agreement with Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (Neonet), $32,400 per year, five-year term beginning 07/01/2025 — outcome: approved 5-0. - Adopt resolution accepting lowest responsible and responsive bid from Sites Builders Incorporated for construction of a bus garage and storage facility — outcome: approved 5-0. - Approve consent calendar (routine personnel, retirements, new hires and other routine items) — outcome: approved 5-0. - Adopt special-education model policies and procedures (state model with slight modifications) — outcome: approved 5-0. - Approve engagement of Bricker Grama LLP to provide legal advice and representation on an as-needed basis — outcome: approved 5-0. - Adopt resolution authorizing negotiations and sale of personal property under state law (Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.41) to permit a future public auction — outcome: approved 5-0. - Motion to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) for personnel — outcome: approved 5-0.

Board officials said the actions advance the district’s facilities timeline, will allow vehicles to be repurposed by emergency services or sold, and put the district’s required special-education policy updates into effect for the coming school year. The board did not attach ordinance or resolution numbers to the vote records in the meeting transcript.