The Millcreek-West Unity Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, March 13th. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The board first learned of several different school voucher proposals that the State General Assembly is currently considering, with possible impacts on the school’s state funding.
The principal’s reports were then given before the following items were approved as part of the consent agenda.
– The minutes, financial statements and investments from the February 2023 Board of Education Meetings.
– A Service Agreement with the N.W. Ohio Educational Service Center for $265,616.62 for FY24. $199,212.46., which is approximately 75% or within $75,000 of the total estimated costs, shall be a foundation deduction over 24 payments ORC 3313.845, with the remainder to be billed directly at the end of the year.
– A payment for student travel expenses, up to $1,200 each to attend the following science fairs: International Science and Engineering Fair in Texas May 11-19; Genius Olympiad in New York June 12-16.
– The participation in the OHI Charter Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program for the 2024 policy year.
An agreement with Julian & Grube, CPA Firm to provide Medicaid AUP Services for 2023-2024 in the amount of $1,900 and for 2021-2025 in the amount of $1,900.
– 2023 membership with the West Unity Area Chamber of Commerce for $40.
– An overnight stay for the State FFA Wildlife CDE at the Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio from March 31st to April 1st.
Also approved were graduate study reimbursements and revenue increases/appropriation modifications as well as a list of donations and personnel recommendations.
Mr. Wyse and Mr. Mahlman then discussed the donation of a grand piano to the school from a member of the community.
Executive session was then entered into at 6:24 p.m. The board returned with no action taken at 6:48 p.m. before then moving to adjourn at the same time.
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the library.
