Board approves consent agenda, personnel hires and a fundraiser facility request

The Lake Station Community Schools Board of Trustees approved routine business items including the consent agenda, personnel actions and a facilities request during its regular meeting.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, financial items and extracurricular hirings and resignations. Following that, trustees approved hiring Cerna as the district nurse with an effective date of March 30, 2026, and accepted the resignation of fourth‑grade teacher Verashelli Mesh effective at the end of the school year. All items were moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

During facilities items the board approved a fundraiser basketball game organized by Edison Junior Senior High School: administrators and SROs will play a team identified in the transcript as the Harlem Wizards (described as a JV team of the Harlem Globetrotters) at Edison’s gym on Saturday, May 2, starting at 4 p.m. The board recorded a motion, second and unanimous approval.

Announcements and schedule: Trustees also reminded the public that the next regular board meeting is set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Bailey Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. Additional community items noted in the meeting included student honors (Young Authors Conference participation) and an Eagles Education Foundation fundraiser on April 18 to support expanded student experiences; the foundation is seeking new members.

What was said: The superintendent presented personnel recommendations and trustees recorded routine support. Board member Mr. Plesca thanked attendees and congratulated students; another trustee said the turnout was the largest since his service on the board.

What’s next: Personnel actions become effective on their stated dates (district nurse March 30, 2026; teacher resignation effective end of the school year). The facilities request will proceed as approved; organizers and attendees should consult school notices for ticketing and event details.