Superintendent Dr. James Millet updated the board of education on Monday on district procedure when the weather is inclement and school is closed.
“Safety of the students is No. 1, followed by the road conditions. We check with several sources about the roads. Also, the amount of snowfall is a factor and parking conditions at the school. We share with other districts about the weather conditions, cold temperatures, and weather advisories are also a factor,” Millet said. “The final decision to close the school is made by the superintendents. We have an all-call system, and we text the staff and families first. The information is posted on the website, social media and the radio.”
Lindsay Yoder, intervention specialist at Baltic Elementary, was named the Semester Outstanding Teacher.
The board also did the following:
—Nominated April Beachy as board president and Dr. James Miller as vice president for the 2025 school year.
—Set the times, dates and places for the board of education meetings, usually held the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the high school library. The meetings are subject to change.
—Passed a resolution that the superintendent can accept all resignations and is authorized to hire staff between board meetings and will be approved by the board at the next regular meeting.
—Established a board service fund of $2,500.
—Adopted 27 board policy updates.
—Approved a one-year contract for a maintenance agreement for the district’s telephone and public service address systems with Forerunner Technologies Inc. at a cost of $7,634.
—Approved Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Service contract at a cost of $250.
—Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the district and Kent State University pertaining to College Credit Plus for the 2025-26 school year.
—Gave approval to Mitchell Siegenthaler, volunteer wrestling, and David Tyler Masters, van driver.
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The board recognized January as Board of Education Appreciation Month. Millet said the board plays a vital role in shaping Garaway, and they are appreciated. Each board member received a gift.
The board recognized December Student of the Month recipients Austin Swartzentruber, high school; Addison McCasslin, middle school; Josh Beachy, artist; and Abbi Barker, employee. Each will receive a plaque.
The next meeting will be held Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the high school library, 146 Dover Road NW, Sugarcreek. The meeting was changed from Feb. 17 due to a national holiday.
