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Board approves treasurer and superintendent recommendations, including donations; special education model policies noted for later action
Summary
On Jan. 27 the Westlake City Schools Board approved the treasurer's 'then and now' purchases and accepted gifts and donations; a resolution to adopt NEOLA special education model policies was noted in the superintendent's packet for future action and multiple superintendent items (6b'6p) were approved together.
At the Jan. 27, 2025, Westlake City Schools Board of Education meeting the board approved several consent items and superintendent recommendations by roll call.
Treasurer recommendation (Item 5a): The board approved a package of "then and now" purchase approvals related to billing transitions and internet services. The treasurer clarified the expenditures were covered but that purchase orders had not been issued before services were rendered. Motion carried by roll call; all voting members present voted yes.
Superintendent recommendation 6a (gifts and donations): The board accepted multiple gifts and donations, including $2.50 from Antoinette Bacardi to Westside Connections at Westlake High School; $350 from Stanley and Marsha Bullard to Westside Connections; $1,000 from Chris and Andrea Hepworth to Westside Connections; a 3D printer (Anycubic Mega Pro or similar) and a combined 3D printing/laser‑engraving unit valued at $399 donated to the Westlake High School business department (donors: Christina and Vincent Mars); and a donated staff lunch from Pita Way at the Westlake Board of Education Administrative Office. Superintendent Dr. Goggin thanked donors for their support. The motion to accept 6a passed by roll call; all voting members present voted yes.
Superintendent recommendations 6b through 6p: The board considered items 6b–6p together (routine director recommendations and updates from department directors) and approved them by roll call with all voting members present voting yes. Dr. Goggin said directors had provided updates to the board in advance and the administration did not see issues with grouping those items.
Special education model policies: Dr. Goggin said the board received a resolution to adopt special education model policies and procedures; he noted the top section came from NEOLA and the bottom section from legal counsel. That resolution appeared as part of the superintendent's packet and was discussed but not adopted at this meeting; Dr. Goggin suggested it would be considered on its own later if the board preferred.
Adjournment: The board voted to adjourn the meeting. The roll call to adjourn recorded all present members voting yes.
