Board approves hire of school psychologist; township supervisor urges winter safety checks for buses

The board approved a recommended hire for a school psychologist during the personnel portion of the meeting.

The superintendent introduced the candidate, identified in the transcript as "Jess," and described her as bringing "a wealth of knowledge and experience" and strong alignment with whole‑child mental‑health initiatives. The chair asked for a motion to approve Personnel A; Cindy Brassington moved the hire, Jill Hos seconded, and the chair called for a voice vote. The transcript records vocal "I" responses in favor and no recorded opposition.

During public comment earlier in the meeting, Jack Jeffrey, a Cleveland Township supervisor, spoke about winter driving conditions for school vans and buses on township roads. Jeffrey said salt is ineffective below about 27°F, described certain roads as shaded and hazardous in winter, and urged the district to check whether vans and buses operate with appropriate tires or chains. He said townships have limited budgets and asked the district to communicate safety expectations to operators.

Next steps: The personnel hire will be reflected in the consent or personnel roster pending administrative processing. Staff will follow up on public-comment concerns as appropriate and provide information to the board about transportation equipment and routing policies if requested.