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Mount Healthy City Schools honors retirees; board approves routine personnel actions and contracts
Summary
The board recognized multiple district employees retiring after decades of service and approved a package of personnel and contract items, while deferring an MOU tied to a one-year rollover pending additional documentation.
Mount Healthy City Schools recognized more than half a dozen employees for retirement and approved a series of personnel and contract items at its regular board meeting.
Principals and administrators honored retiring staff from across the district. Lisa Smith, principal of North Elementary, recognized Mark Walden, who told the assembly he is retiring after 21 years in the district. "You just didn't teach lessons, or lead schools, or support attendance. You have inspired minds, encouraged growth, and believed in all of us at Mount Healthy City Schools," Smith said.
Other retirees and service lengths mentioned during the recognition portion included Tina Butler (22 years), Lavonda Corner (30 years), Deb Hill (33 years), and Julie Morgan (33 years; noted as the district's teacher of the year this school year). Speakers credited retirees with programs and contributions: Tina Butler was described as launching a mentor reading program and helping organize district Black History shows that funded scholarships; Julie Morgan was praised for three decades in kindergarten instruction.
Board business: after the recognition ceremony the board approved a series of routine consent-agenda items including resignations, retirements, certified and classified personnel actions, administrative contracts, social worker and psychologist contracts, contract changes and transfers, limited and continuing teaching contracts, seasonal hires, and notices of nonrenewal for paraprofessionals. The board recorded roll-call approval on these bundled personnel and contract items.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) tied to a retirement-incentive provision in the collective bargaining agreement was discussed but not acted on at the meeting. The MOU would extend a deadline for teachers to qualify for a retirement incentive because of a change in the state retirement system; the certified staff ratified a linked contract action but the classified agreement and some contract paperwork were not yet finalized. Board members agreed to address the MOU at a special meeting once documents are complete.
Other items: the district received a donation of $5,000 from Mount Healthy Eagles No. 2193 to support the high school volleyball program. The board also confirmed graduation arrangements (City Gate Church, 7 p.m.; tickets required) and accepted other routine business reported by district staff.
Ending: board members asked staff to continue monitoring personnel costs and hiring competitiveness as the district implements budget reductions from the FRP and prepares staffing for the coming year.
