Highland Local School District - Organizational Meeting

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as members of this board of education to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted during your continuance in said office and until your successor is elected and qualified?

Lynn Baldwin

Kathy Belcher

Nate Clark

                moved to nominate                 as Board President for 2026.

                moved to close nominations.

                moved to nominate                 as Board Vice President for 2026.

                moved to close nominations.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to approve the regular meetings of the Highland Local Board of Education for the 2026 calendar year be held the second Wednesday of every month starting at 6:00 pm in the middle school robotics room then the Slack Center once completed.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Superintendent or his designee to administer all Federal and State Grant Programs for the District.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to appoint the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the District.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Treasurer to invest inactive and interim funds whenever active or interim funds are available for investment.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to employ temporary personnel as needed for emergency situations. Such employment shall be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of the Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when the Board is not in session, subject to ratification by the Board; provided however, that upon ratification by the Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance. This authorization will remain in effect through the January 2027 Organizational Meeting.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Superintendent to approve mileage reimbursement to employees who drive their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties as per our adopted schedule at the IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 72.5 cents for calendar year 2026.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Treasurer to secure tax advances from the County Auditor when funds are available and payable to the District.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the Treasurer to pay bills approved by the purchasing agent via purchase order as they are presented, provided the funds are available, and to report those bills paid to the Board monthly (including Then & Nows above $2,999).

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to establish a Board Service Fund in the amount of $1,000.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to authorize the purchase of meals, refreshments, amenities, and recognition for the following: Board of Education Meetings, Student/Staff Recognition, Staff Professional Development, Start of School Meetings, End of School Meetings, Staff Appreciation, Student Achievement, Student Activities, and Curricular items.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer       

Resolution to adjourn this meeting.

Roll Call: Lynn Baldwin       Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       Eric Thacker       John Messmer