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Tipp City Board elects Angela McMurray president, sets meeting schedule and approves organizational actions
Summary
In an organizational session, the Tipp City Exempted Village Board of Education swore in two new members, elected Angela McMurray president and Cindy Dillard vice president for 2026, set a fourth-Monday meeting schedule (with January and May exceptions), appointed Katie Ernst as legislative liaison, authorized emergency hires, and retained two law firms.
The Tipp City Exempted Village Board of Education convened an organizational meeting and took a series of routine but consequential procedural actions, including electing leadership and setting the 2026 meeting calendar. Angela McMurray was nominated and elected board president for 2026 and Cindy Dillard was elected vice president; both were approved by voice vote.
The board set its regular schedule to work sessions at 5:00 p.m. and regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, with January and May meetings moved to the fourth Tuesday. Members discussed conflicts with city council meeting dates and holiday observances before approving the amended schedule. The board also specified LT Ball Intermediate School as the regular meeting location.
The board appointed Katie Ernst to serve as the board’s legislative liaison for 2026; members described the role as focused on legislative awareness and communication rather than handling policy updates. The board also approved a standard authorization permitting the superintendent to make emergency hires (for situations such as a teacher or aide suddenly leaving) so long as the hire is reviewed and approved by the board at the next regular meeting.
On legal services, the board voted to retain Bricker & Eckler and Frost Brown Todd on an as-needed basis. Trustees said the firms provide education-law specialties (special education, bonds and related matters) and have supported the district in the past.
Votes at a glance - Approve meeting agenda: unanimous (recorded yes votes: Dillard, Thompson, Ernst, McMurray, Plyman). - Elect Angela McMurray, president (2026): approved by voice vote. - Elect Cindy Dillard, vice president (2026): approved by voice vote. - Set 2026 meeting schedule (fourth Monday; exceptions for Jan/May): approved by voice vote. - Appoint Katie Ernst as legislative liaison: approved by voice vote. - Authorize superintendent to make emergency hires (subject to subsequent board approval): approved by voice vote. - Retain Bricker & Eckler and Frost Brown Todd: approved by voice vote.
Board members asked staff to ensure meeting materials are posted in advance (board docs availability) and raised a request to improve microphone availability at LT Ball to help public audibility. The meeting adjourned after noting the next work session and regular meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 (work session 5:00 p.m.; regular meeting 6:30 p.m.).
