Highland Local School District - Regular Meeting

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the minutes for the August 13, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting as presented.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the August 2025 Financial Statements as presented.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

In order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient manner, a maximum of 30 minutes of public participation may be permitted at each meeting.
Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes has elapsed. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity. Persons desiring more time should follow procedure of the Board to be placed on the regular agenda. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board present and voting.

Resolution to approve the following classified contracts for one year.

Meghan Wissel    Paraprofessional 2     (Step 0)    (Effective 8/18/25)

Sarah Gorenflo    Paraprofessional 2    (Step 1)    (Effective 9/2/25)

Hannah Heck       Paraprofessional 2    (Step 1)    (Effective 9/2/25)

Mindy Marquez    Bus aide                    (Step 0)    (Effective 9/3/25)

Kelsey Kincaid     Bus driver                  (Step 0)    (Effective 9/8/25)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following contract amendment for school year 2026.

Jenn Bolton        (185 days to 150 days)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following FMLA request.

Natalie Lally         ES Teacher        (11-17-25 to 2-17-25)

Ashley Bouma     ES Teacher    (1-12-26 to 4-6-26)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following classified subs.

Dana Kemmer        Cafeteria

Rosanna Mason    Paraprofessional

Jessica Meadows    Cook/Cashier

Ashley Fetherolf      Custodian/Cook/Cashier

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the Mid Ohio ESC teacher substitute list.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following supplemental contract

Kristy Daugherty        MS Assistant Cross Country Coach    (0 Years) (Effective 8/1/25)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following trip requests.

FFA        National Convention: Indianapolis    (Oct. 29 - Nov. 1)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve a $600 stipend for the following paraprofessional 3's.

Amy Ragor

Michelle Marcum

Danielle Ulrey

Stephanie Jordan

Olivia Hamilton

Tara Weaver

Jenn Bolton

Tiffany D'Hondt

Lisa Stooksbury

Christa Smith

Alanna Salmons

Bethani Ebner

Tammy Ufferman

Ashley Hughes

Kila Stillwell

Carrie Roush

Loren Prosser

Nikol Stewart

Hannah Heck

Camryn Taylor

Crystal Kyser

Renae Schwartz

Anne Starner

Brian Ballard

Kristina Ferenbaugh

Stephanie Lehman

Brittany Mullins

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the Sick Leave Bank MOU between the Highland Education Association and the Highland Local School District Board of Education.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following Purpose and Budget Clauses for SY2025-2026.

• MS Student Council
• Backpack Blessings
• Purple Star - Military Fund

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the proposal (including the alternate) from Sheets Construction and Restoration for tuckpointing and damp proofing at the middle school.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the purchase of a lift from Napa Auto Parts for $48,000.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution declaring urgent necessity for the purpose of renovating the Slack Center.  Gutknecht Construction to be contractor for the renovation.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the following funds and special cost centers (SCC) for FY2026.

Marion Community Foundation:    Fund 019    SCCs 9126 and 9226

Connectivity:                                    Fund 451    SCC 9026

IDEA-B:                                           Fund 516    SCC 9026

Title I:                                              Fund 572    SCC 9026

Title IV:                                            Fund 584    SCC 9026

IDEA ECSE:                                    Fund 587    SCC 9026

Title II:                                             Fund 590    SCC 9026

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to approve the revised FY26 fund level permanent appropriations and estimated resources.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker      

Resolution to adjourn this meeting and schedule the next meeting of the Highland Local School District Board of Education to be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school robotics room.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Burgess Castle       John Messmer       William Short       Eric Thacker