Madison Local board approves December finances, staffing contracts, policy updates and service agreements

The Madison Local School District Board of Education on Jan. 14, 2025 approved a package of routine and personnel items including the district's December financial statements, donations, resignations and hiring contracts, a revised superintendent secretary job description, an hourly pay increase for select substitute positions, and multiple service agreements.

The actions, taken during the regular meeting at the Madison Local Schools board office, included roll-call votes on financial and personnel matters and a consent calendar that bundled several contracts and addenda. Board members voted to accept the motions as presented; the minutes approval recorded two abstentions.

Board action highlights: - The board approved the financial statements for December 2024 by roll call. The motion passed. - The board approved donations to district schools: an 8-by-10 rug from Rakes Carpet to South Elementary; $125 from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shimko to Madison Middle School for outstanding lunch fees; and $60…