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Field Local board unanimously approves hires, resignations, 2026–27 calendar, OHSAA membership and demolition contract
Summary
The Field Local board approved the superintendent and treasurer consent agendas, including multiple certified and classified hires, resignations, a termination resolution, 2026–27 calendar approval, OHSAA membership for 2025–26, and a contract with Fanning Howey for abatement/demolition of Central Elementary.
The Field Local School District Board of Education on March 10 unanimously approved its superintendent and treasurer consent agendas, moving multiple personnel and operational items by roll call vote.
Member Slaven moved and Member Porter seconded the superintendent consent agenda (motion 25-0029). The board approved certified hires including Eric Carr as high school instrumental teacher (effective Aug. 19, 2025), and classified hires including Victoria Casamento as a 5.5-hour paraprofessional at Suffield Elementary (effective March 10, 2025). The consent agenda also recorded several resignations and transfers, including transfers for Marlene Ware and resignations from Cindy Benedict and others. The board approved a resolution recommending termination of Emily Davis, a cook/cashier at Suffield Elementary, "for failure to report to work and exhausting all available paid and unpaid leave," as presented by the superintendent.
The meeting also included approval of supplemental athletic contracts and coaching assignments for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 school years (including Scott Bower for boys varsity tennis and Stacie Kucalaba for varsity volleyball), tournament worker hires for Feb. 15 events and one volunteer for middle school track. The board adopted a resolution authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2025–26 school year and approved the 2026–27 school calendar (Exhibit S-2).
On facilities and vendor matters, the superintendent recommended and the board authorized entering into a professional services agreement with Fanning Howey for abatement and demolition of Central Elementary (Exhibit S-4) and authorized pursuing a master electric energy sales agreement with Engie Resources LLC (Power4Schools endorsed supplier, Exhibit S-3).
The treasurer's consent agenda (motion 25-0030), moved by Member Stewart and seconded by Member Slaven, included financial reports for the period ending Jan. 31, 2025 and approval of the Amounts and Rates for FY2026 as determined by the Budget Commission. The board adjourned at 7:11 P.M. after a unanimous vote on adjournment (motion 25-0031).
