Lance Dearth hired as Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor
The December 15 meeting of the Ada Schools Board of Education was attended by elected officials Ron Fleming, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith and Steve Ramey. President Amy Mullins was absent; Mr. Gossman conducted the meeting.
The session began with an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss employment matters. Links for agenda and treasurer’s report.
The meeting was attended by the Icon and the Kenton Times, as well as by Lance Dearth and family. Dearth was hired as the new Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor.
NEW BUSINESS
The board approved updated policies as presented by the Board Policy Committee. Topics are listed here. The Icon has requested a copy of this document.
Weapons
Adoption of Courses of Study
Career Advising
District Sponsored Clubs and Activities
Interscholastic Athletics
Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Students
Care of Students with Chronic Health Conditions
Care of Students with Diabetes
Diploma Deferral
Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation costs
Fair Labor Standards Act
Facility Security
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
School Calendar
Personnel Files
Student Records
Transportation
Amy Mullins was appointed as President Pro-Tem for the January 12 reorganizational meeting.
On Monday, December 19, the Apollo Career Center Board of Education will meet at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting.
The agenda includes a resolution honoring Brad Fruchey of Bluffton for 15 years of service.
Among “new and recommended matters” the board will vote on
- Hiring substitute teachers Karen Follrod and Alexis Nagel, supplemental contracts for craft shows to Hailey Diana and Courtney Meyers, and hiring teaching assistant Timothy Alger.
- Purchasing a Lucina Patient Simulator, cost $86.8K.
The Ada Village Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20. There will be a Streets Committee meeting first to discuss ticketing for parking on lawns and then the council meeting will follow.
Council meetings are held on the second floor of the municipal building, 115 W Buckeye Ave, and may also be attended remotely via Zoom.
The Zoom link to the next Ada Council meeting is below.
No parking on lawn requirement results in tickets for E. Lincoln resident
2nd reading of 2023 appropriations passed
By Paula Scott
The Village of Ada Council met on December 6 for the first of two December regular sessions. The meeting was chaired by Mayor David Retterer. Council members in attendance were Sheila Coressel, Jason Campbell, Linda Mason, Jeff Oestreich and Bob Simmons. Sean Beck was absent.
The meeting packet including the agenda is HERE. At this meeting, council chambers were arranged in a new fashion with councilors and staff in a u-shape and seating for guests on the fourth side of the room.
