Cloverleaf board approves staffing changes, contracts, curriculum purchases

The Cloverleaf Local Schools Board of Education approved a wide range of personnel, curriculum and operational items during its June 10 combined work session and regular meeting, including administrative appointments, technology contracts and agreements supporting student programs.

One of the most notable personnel actions was the appointment of Margaret Posendek as Cloverleaf Elementary School assistant principal effective Aug. 1. The board also approved the hiring of several certified staff members, including elementary, middle school and high school teachers, along with Jay Gillett as the district’s new food service director.

The board accepted the resignations of Food Service Director Omnia Nasef, fifth-grade teacher Margaret Posendek and summer school paraprofessional Grace Rossi. Posendek’s resignation from her teaching position clears the way for her transition into the assistant principal role.

Board members also approved numerous supplemental contracts for the 2026-27 school year, including athletic coaching positions, student activity advisers and mentoring assignments.

During the meeting, district officials provided an update on the high school agriculture program, which began as an agriculture club during the past school year. Superintendent Matthew Miller said the initiative was launched in response to longstanding community interest in restoring agricultural opportunities for students.

Miller noted that agriculture has historically played an important role in the Cloverleaf community and said interest in expanding agricultural education continues to grow. The discussion focused on the program’s progress and future possibilities.

The board approved the first reading of a new baseball and softball field rental policy addendum intended to provide guidelines for outside organizations seeking to use district facilities. Members also approved an agreement allowing 965 Baseball Tournaments to rent the high school baseball field for several tournament weekends this summer.

Financial actions included approval of the district’s temporary appropriations resolution for fiscal year 2026-27, acceptance of the May treasurer’s report and authorization to pay bills. The board also approved several fund transfers and advances, including allocations supporting athletics, marching band, school supplies and permanent improvement projects.

The district accepted several donations, including $5,000 from the Westfield Insurance Foundation for Safety City and another $5,000 from the foundation to support the College Now program. Additional donations were approved for robotics, choir, drama and recreation center programs.

Board members also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office for school resource officer services and renewed agreements for various district services, including language translation, visitor management, professional development and special education support.

A significant portion of the meeting focused on curriculum and technology contracts. The board approved or renewed agreements for a variety of instructional resources, including ChatGPT, Claude.ai through Anthropic, IXL Learning, Edmentum, Savvas math curriculum, Typing.com and several special education and communication tools.

The board also approved a three-year agreement with IXL Learning to replace ExactPath and a five-year contract with Edmentum.

Before moving into regular business, the board recognized two Cloverleaf Pride Award recipients. Leanne Wood received the staff honor in recognition of her 33-year career with the district and her upcoming retirement. Jenny Wolff received the community honor for her volunteer work supporting students, staff and school programs.

All action items presented to the board were approved unanimously by the four members in attendance. Board President Jane Rych, Jason Myers, Jim Curran and Matthew Morel voted in favor of the measures considered during the meeting.