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DIPLOMA PRESENTATION … Vietnam War Veteran James L. Miller, whose high school education was cut short due to enlisting in the U.S. Military, is presented his high school diploma by board member Nora Kiefer.
The Evergreen Board of Education met in session on Monday, June 24th. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. Board members first moved to approve minutes from the previous meeting held on May 20th, along with the following additional items.
The May 2024 financial reports, a list of donations made to various school organizations, amended resources for the fiscal year ending June 30th, transfers and or appropriation modifications for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2024, temporary appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2024, at 75% of FY24 actual expenditures, a list of grants, modified appropriations, and amended resources, and petty cash/change funds for the 2024-2025 school year.
A list of personnel recommendations were approved next before moving on to approve the following additional items. The acceptance of the lowest bid for repaving portions of campus parking lots and adding an additional service drive to the front elementary parking lot from Henry Bergman Inc. Approved an overnight trip for Evergreen FFA students to attend the FFA Officer Retreat on July 28th through the 30th in Grand Lake St. Mary’s Ohio.
Approved an overnight trip for the Evergreen High School’s Girl’s Soccer team to attend camp at Pokagon State Park.
Approved the purchase of school district insurance through the Ohio School Plan administered by Hylant Administrative Services, LLC. Approved the granting of an Evergreen High School Diploma to James L. Miller as a Vietnam War Veteran.
Authorized the treasurer to pay the 2024-2025 Northwest Ohio Computer Association membership and EMIS fees of $44,573.76 and approved the Technical Service Agreement authorizing the purchase of IEP Anywhere software, Zoom licenses, content filtering, and State software for a total cost of approximately $4,700.00. Approved the setting of breakfast and lunch prices for the 2024-2025 school year.
Approved the student handbook, District MTSS handbook, and EHS curriculum guide as recommended by the administrators of EHS, EMS, EES, and preschools, as well as the student fee schedules as recommended for the 2024-2025 school year.
Approved staff handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year and the Evergreen Board of Education Expected Behaviors for Employees.
Approved a service agreement with New Horizon’s Academy at Sara’s Garden to provide educational services for special education students for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $16,222.00 per semester.
Accepted an Educational Agreement with the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention, Training, and Rehabilitation Center for educational purposes for students during any period of detention, at a cost of $80.00 per day of instruction (weekdays)effective July 1st, 2024, through June 30th, 2025.
Approved a three-year service agreement for Athletic Training Services with the University of Toledo effective July 1st, 2024, to provide athletic training services to school student athletes through one licensed and certified athletic trainer. Trainers will perform their duties under the direction of the University Sports Medicine Director at a cost of $0.00 per year to Evergreen Local Schools.
Approved an agreement with Julian and Grube for preparing cash-basis financial statements at a cost of $3,200 for FY24. Approved ticket prices for athletic contests for the 2024-2025 season in conjunction with NWOAL guidelines.
Authorized the Superintendent and Treasurer to accept the best bid from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service Inc., in Lima, Ohio, and to purchase two 72-passenger propane buses at a cost of $261,742.00 A grant received for $50,000 will apply towards the purchase bringing the cost to $211,742.00.
Approved the Ohio Student Wellness and Success Funding Plan for FY24 and FY25 to provide comprehensive support services to Evergreen students.
Board members then discussed staff transfers followed by the Semi-Annual Bullying Report for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. The annual wellness report came next before hearing reports from building administrators and Superintendent Smola.
With no additional items to attend to, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.