Middle School Robotics Room
Wednesday, September 10
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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