By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Fayette Local Board of Education met for its regular session on November 17th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting opened with roll call and reports from district administrators, along with updates on ongoing programs and compliance requirements.
The superintendent reported that the district’s annual Consolidated School Report has been completed. This statewide report includes data on staff training for physical restraint and seclusion, bullying, CPR and AED use, nutritional standards, student screenings, and open enrollment policies.
The superintendent also noted that the Hall of Fame Committee recognized Leo Wixom as the inaugural award recipient at Eagle Hatch.
Next, the treasurer updated the board on new requirements from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce requiring volunteers and non-certified employees to complete pupil activity certifications, maintain OHID accounts, and be enrolled in the Rapback system.
All non-certified employees are currently in compliance, and volunteer certifications are underway. The district also received its 2025 Erate Funding allocation of $24,742.03 to offset technology fees for Fiscal Year 2026.
Building administrators then provided additional updates, including leadership team planning at the elementary level and upcoming PBIS initiatives.
Seven student Halloween stories submitted by Ms. Mulholland were accepted for publication, pending parent permission. At the high school, staff are working together on monthly leadership activities aimed at strengthening school culture.
Board members then approved the October 2025 financial statements and accepted two donations totaling more than $1,600 for FFA activities.
A series of staffing actions were approved, including the resignation of a custodian, multiple one-year supplemental coaching contracts, and a lengthy list of volunteer coaches for basketball, softball, baseball, and archery, all pending required certifications and background checks.
The board also approved updated Neola policies for October 2025. An executive session was held from 6:47 p.m. to 6:52 p.m. for personnel reasons, after which the board returned, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.