Superintendent Herman told the board the district’s operating revenue was $49.7 million in 2024–25 with projected revenue near $55 million for 2025–26, noted $4 million in permanent-improvement funds, and outlined program costs, transportation needs and a new free breakfast program.
Following an executive session, the Anthony Wayne Local board appointed Amy Barrett to fill a two-year vacancy on the board; Barrett will be sworn in at the board’s February meeting.
The Anthony Wayne Local School District board on Monday elected Jeff Baden as board president and Kyle Miller as vice president, approved meeting dates and standing authorizations, and adopted committee assignments for the year.
A parent told the board that Ohio’s private-school voucher expansion is diverting billions from public schools, called the program "a scam," and cited local figures comparing state per-student support for public versus voucher students.
The board recognized the girls' volleyball team as Ohio Division II state runner-ups and presented awards to student artists Ruby Rapp and Lillian Albert, noting athletic records and student academic achievements.
The Anthony Wayne Board of Education introduced four finalists for a vacant seat and will interview each in executive session tonight; the board outlined a legally constrained timeline to appoint a replacement between 10 and 30 days after the seat becomes vacant.
The board approved a resolution of urgent necessity for a chiller repair, a three-year farm lease and a $1,038,483 state-contract replacement of the district fuel center to be funded from permanent improvement funds; the board authorized staff to request tax-advance payments as well.
Anthony Wayne High School held its Wall of Honor recognition program near Veterans Day, honoring alumni who served in the U.S. military and featuring a keynote address by Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Brian Rosick of the 180th Fighter Wing.
District social worker Becca Herkin and Neighborhood Bridges representatives told the board the district’s community resource guide and volunteer-run Neighborhood Bridges program have expanded to meet rising need, including a larger weekend food-bag program and growing volunteer subscriber list.
The Anthony Wayne Local Schools Board unanimously approved October financials, a connectivity grant, the return of unused auxiliary funds, the annual special-education policy re-adoption and a personnel slate that included a retirement and multiple hires.