Pictured above, Back) Ben Hemming, Nathan Freed, Michelle Broge, Barrette Jones, Rebecca Rosenbauer, Jamie Hall, Cole Crawford. Front) Becca Hibbard, Alexis Swaney, Caitlin Porter, Kylie Murphy, Amber Anderson, Teresa Risser

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The August 21 meeting of the Ada Board of Education began with an introduction to a large “freshman class” of teachers and staff. In a pre-meeting reception, board members were introduced to 13 individuals who are new to the district.

REPORTS
Robin VanBuskirk reported on state funding and delays caused by system problems. Funding contributes to reading, professional development, behavioral leadership, school resource officer, English proficiency, intervention specialists and preschool services. State and federal grants received are listed below and detailed HERE.

• Title 1, Part A - $180,787.23
• Title II-A - $28,812.21
• Title IV-A - $15,697.21 
• Title III - $1,381.57 
• IDEA-B - $194,295.41

TREASURER
Treasurer Kim Light reported on the first month of the fiscal year with numbers that show temporary appropriations compared to actual expenditures. Balance of funds supporting documents are HERE.

CONSENT AGENDA
The board approved consent agenda items A-V. 

• Certified And Classified Substitutes for 2025-2026 School Year
• Approval Of Shuttle Drivers for 2025-2026 School Year
• Substitute (Driver) Pay for 2025-2026 School Year
• Extended Service Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year
• Administrative Resignation of Tim Vernik, Technology Coordinator
• Administrative Contract with Nathan Freed, Technology Coordinator
• Classified Contract with Rebecca Hibbard, Elementary Secretary/Coordinator Public Relations       
• Certified Contract with Cindy Boehm, Intervention Specialist
• PR Coordinator Stipend, $9,000
• Supplemental Contract for Entry Year Program Mentor
• Bus Routes for 2025-2025 School Year
• Service Agreements with Midwest Regional Education Service Center

ACTION ITEMS
Board member Justin Hollon volunteered to again serve as the OSBA (Ohio School Boards Association) representative and Ted Griffin volunteered to be the alternate.

The board approved agreements with Ohio Northern University for use of the pool, College Credit Plus with University of Findlay, SAFY-Lima Behavioral Health and Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

NEXT MEETING
The board will meet on September 18 at 6:00 p.m. in board chambers in the administration-gyms building.