Highland Local School District - Regular Meeting

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the minutes for the October 14, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting as presented.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the October 2026 Financial Statements as presented.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Messmer:

Baldwin:

Belcher:

Clark:

Miller:

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.

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
A. Consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.
B. Investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student unless such employee, official, licensee, or student requests a public meeting; except that consideration of the discipline of a Board member for conduct related to the performance of their duties or their removal from office shall not be held in executive session.
C. Consideration of the purchase of property for public purposes, or sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, unfit-for-useproperty at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.
D. Discussion with the Board's legal counsel of disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
E. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.
F. Matters required to be confidential by Federal law or regulations or State statutes.
G. Specialized details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could jeopardize the District's security.
H. Consideration of confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:
1. The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under one of the statutes referenced in R.C. 121.22(G)(8)(1), or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project, and
2. An unanimous quorum of the Board or its subcommittee determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highland Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) as listed above.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve FMLA request.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the following classified substitutes

Lisa Stooksbury

Catherine Bailey

Steve Higgins

Kendra McLaughlin

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the following paraprofessional 3 stipends.

Abigale Erb effective 10/5/26

Jodi Robinson effective 10/12/26

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the following supplemental volunteers.

Paige Hicks    Volunteer Bowling Volunteer Coach

Cameryn Taylor    Volunteer Bowling Coach

Aron West    Volunteer HS Boys  Basketball coach

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to clarify the Head Girls Bowling Coach position and authorize hiring through Renhill

Dawn Hicks: Head Girls Bowling Coach (hired through Renhill)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the Mid Ohio ESC Substitute Teacher List.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the boy's baseball team for an overnight trip to Knoxville, TN from March 23 - March 28.

Resolution to approve the following board policy changes.

PO0145 Revised FILLING A BOARD VACANCY

PO0146 Revised RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL

PO1231 Revised OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OF STAFF

PO2265 Revised PROTECTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BELIEFS, AFFILIATIONS, IDEALS, OR PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AND IDEOLOGY

PO2431 Revised INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

PO2431.07 New EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION OF NONENROLLED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (STUDENT ATHLETE MOBILITY "SAM ACT")

PO2461 Rescind RECORDING OF DISTRICT MEETINGS INVOLVING STUDENTS AND/OR PARENTS

PO3231 Revised OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OF STAFF

PO4231 Revised OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES OF STAFF

PO5111.01 Revised HOMELESS STUDENTS

PO5224 New YOUTH MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION ACCESS

PO5330 Revised USE OF MEDICATIONS

PO5463 Revised CREDITS FROM STATE-CHARTERED AND NONCHARTERED NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS

PO6100 New PROPER USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS

PO7540.10 New RECORDING AND AI PROCESSING OF COMMUNICATIONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AT SCHOOL EVENTS

PO8120 Revised VOLUNTEERS

PO8310 Revised PUBLIC RECORDS

PO8330 Revised STUDENT RECORDS

PO8470 Revised SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

PO9700 Revised RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the first reading of the following policy updates.

Policy 2623.01 - Academic Intervention (Replacement)

Policy 2623.02 - Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Revised)

Policy 2623.03 - K-3 Mathematics Diagnostic Assessments (New)

Policy 2675 - Advanced Mathematics Learning Opportunities (New)

Policy 5330.02 - Procurement and Use of Epinephrine Devices in Emergency Situations (Revised)

Policy 5460 - Graduation Requirements (Revised)

Policy 8390 - Animals on District Property (Revised)

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve mileage reimbursement at the district approved rate to Adam Koon for transportation provided during the 26-27 school year.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the amendment of the superintendent's contract for cost savings.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution declaring the old football field turf obsolete and declaring it is not needed for district operations and authorizing the disposal of it.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the Client District Initiative Payment from Mid Ohio ESC as well as the intended uses.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve the lease between The Village of Marengo and Highland Local School District contingent upon approval by The Village of Marengo (any changes must be approved by the Board).

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to approve Guardian's level funded dental plan and remain with our current vision carrier (vision rate is locked).

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

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

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
A. Consideration of the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.
B. Investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student unless such employee, official, licensee, or student requests a public meeting; except that consideration of the discipline of a Board member for conduct related to the performance of their duties or their removal from office shall not be held in executive session.
C. Consideration of the purchase of property for public purposes, or sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, unfit-for-useproperty at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest.
D. Discussion with the Board's legal counsel of disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
E. Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.
F. Matters required to be confidential by Federal law or regulations or State statutes.
G. Specialized details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could jeopardize the District's security.
H. Consideration of confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, provided that both of the following conditions apply:
1. The information is directly related to a request for economic development assistance that is to be provided or administered under one of the statutes referenced in R.C. 121.22(G)(8)(1), or that involves public infrastructure improvements or the extension of utility services that are directly related to an economic development project, and
2. An unanimous quorum of the Board or its subcommittee determines, by a roll call vote, that the executive session is necessary to protect the interests of the applicant or the possible investment or expenditure of public funds to be made in connection with the economic development project.
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highland Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) as listed above.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer      

Resolution to adjourn this meeting and schedule the next meeting of the Highland Local School District Board of Education to be held Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Slack Center Board Office.

Roll Call: Kathy Belcher       Nate Clark       CJ Miller       Lynn Baldwin       John Messmer