Highland Local School District - Regular Meeting

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

    1. Call to Order
    President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    President

    3. Roll Call
    President

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


    4. Approve Minutes

    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      


    5. Approve Financial Statements
    Mr. Fleming

    Resolution to approve the August 2025 Financial Statements as presented.

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


    6. Public Participation
    Community

    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.


    7. Approve Classified Contracts

    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      


    8. Amend Classified Contract

    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      


    9. Approve FMLA Request

    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      


    10. Approve Classified Subs

    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      


    11. Approve Substitute Teachers

    Resolution to approve the Mid Ohio ESC teacher substitute list.

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


    12. Approve Supplemental Contract

    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      


    13. Approve Trip Request

    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      


    14. Approve Paraprofessional 3 Stipends

    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      


    15. MOU - Sick Leave Bank

    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      


    16. Purpose and Budget Clauses

    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      


    17. Approve Tuckpointing and Damp Proofing at Middle School

    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      


    18. Approve Bus Lift Purchase

    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      


    19. Slack Center Urgent Necessity Renovation

    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      


    20. Approve Funds and Special Cost Centers

    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      


    21. Revised Appropriations and Estimated Resources

    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      


    22. Adjourn this Meeting and Confirm Next Meeting Date

    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      


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