Board approves routine resolutions, contracts and new interdistrict program; all motions pass

The West Geauga Local School District Board of Education approved a series of routine and program resolutions during a public meeting. All listed resolutions were moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Among the approvals, the board authorized routine matters and the warrants for August 2025; accepted donations; approved interfund transfers to build reserves for termination benefits and other obligations; adjusted certified and classified personnel contracts and supplemental contracts for the 2025–26 school year; accepted classified staff resignations; approved additional transportation route assignments for 2025–26; and approved multiple service and independent‑contractor agreements.

The board also approved an interdistrict contract with Berkshire Local Schools to provide two students with access to an ACE/Ford diesel mechanic certification program. District staff described the arrangement as a new pathway that uses Berkshire’s eligibility for additional grant funding and facilities (an ODOT facility repurposed by Berkshire) to offer training West Geauga could not provide directly. District staff said one student drives himself and the district provides transportation for the other student.

Other business approved by the board included: - A 3% increase to per‑diem payments for certain nighttime responsibilities of certified staff (described as for counselors working above contractual hours). - Participation in an Ohio Schools Council cooperative purchase to acquire one bus and two 9‑passenger vans (delivery time estimated at roughly one year from order). - An anti‑skid agreement with Chester Township (board members noted a 22% price increase in that agreement) and several service agreements, including contracts with ABA Outreach Services and Proactive Behavior Services. - Approval of Huntington Bank as a depository for public funds and approval of a cafeteria price list for the 2025–26 school year.

Several policy items were placed on first reading as part of the board’s regular policy review. Board members also approved an emergency first‑and‑final reading for two policies needed to conform to House Bill 96; the board directed administrators to include an annual assessment of data‑access and security risk in the cooperative policy referenced in that action.

Votes at a glance (motion text abbreviated; outcomes and roll calls recorded):

- Resolution 350 — approve routine matters of the board. Outcome: approved (roll call: Mrs. Sherwood, Dr. Beers, Mrs. Claypool, Mrs. Coleman Walsh, Miss Leavenworth — all Yes). - Resolution 351 — approve warrants for August 2025. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 352 — accept donations. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 353 — approve transfer of funds to PI and termination benefit funds (annual transfer). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 354 — additional per‑diem for certified staff (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes); noted as approximately 3% increase for nighttime counselor duties. - Resolution 355 — certified contract/salary movement (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 356 — classified staff appointments (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 357 — change in classified staff contracts (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 358 — revised classified contracts (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 359 — additional transportation route assignments (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 360 — accept classified staff resignations. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 361 — approve unpaid days. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 362 — approve supplemental contracts (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 363 — approve service contracts for 2024–25 (paperwork resolution). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 364 — approve service contracts for 2025–26. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 365 — authorize award of service contracts (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 366 — approve student practicum placement (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 367 — declare emergency circumstances and update policy on first‑and‑final reading (House Bill 96-related). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 368 — approve first‑and‑final reading of revised board policies (policy numbers referenced in packet). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 369 — approve first reading of multiple new/revised policies (long list of policy numbers). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 370 — approve anti‑skid agreement with Chester Township (noted 22% increase). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 371 — approve Ohio Schools Council cooperative advertising and receiving bids (one bus, two vans). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 372 — approve interdistrict contracts for educational services with Berkshire Local Schools (ACE/Ford diesel program for two students). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 373 — approve school affiliation agreement with Preston Superstore. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 374 — approve service agreement with ABA Outreach Services (contract had already been signed previously). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 375 — approve independent contractor district agreement with Proactive Behavior Services (2025–26). Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 376 — approve agreement with Huntington Bank for deposit of public funds. Outcome: approved (all Yes). - Resolution 377 — approve cafeteria (Café) price list for 2025–26. Outcome: approved (all Yes).

Board members raised questions during discussion on several items (for example: clarifying the mentor/mentee pay structure for supplemental mentoring contracts; why some service contracts were for 2024–25 paperwork; confirming whether there were two cheerleading advisers for winter JV/varsity; and transportation route/van route timing). Administrators provided clarifications and said they would report back when more detailed information was available.

All formal roll‑call votes recorded in the transcript show unanimous approval by the board members present.