San Mateo-Foster City School District public meetings in 2025

Special Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote to approve an addendum to the Treasurer/CFO's employment contract, which includes a release of claims and modifications to compensation. The meeting will also include standard procedural items.

• Vote to approve employment contract addendum for Treasurer/CFO
• Next meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 at Stow City Hall

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to appoint Laura Molnar as interim treasurer and approve a superintendent contract amendment. The meeting also includes approving consent agenda items, field trips, and personnel recommendations.

• Appoint Laura Molnar as interim treasurer
• Approve superintendent contract amendment
• Approve Exempt Salary Schedule for 2025-2028
• Approve field trips to Delaware County Fairgrounds
• Approve contracts for Learn Well and Ohio Schools Council Auction Services

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote to approve personnel recommendations and updates to transportation and assignment policies. The meeting also includes discussion on the 2026 meeting calendar, facility master plan updates, and the board member handbook.

• Personnel Recommendations
• NEOLA Policy Special Update-Transportation Supplement-October 2025
• NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package C - August 2025
• ESC Interim Contract
• Board Handbook

The board approved personnel recommendations, a transportation policy supplement, and a short-term interim treasurer contract to ensure legal coverage through mid-February. The board also approved a policy package regarding religious instruction release time. An informational update was provided on a $205 million conceptual master plan for K-8 buildings.

• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved NEOLA Transportation Supplement policy update (5-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package C (4-1)
• Approved interim treasurer contract (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene to call the meeting to order, hear reports, and approve a consent agenda. The agenda includes approving a service agreement for Learn Well, declaring transportation impractical for certain students, and establishing a Girls Flag Football Club at Stow-Munroe Falls High School.

• Approve Contracts for Services-Learn Well Service Agreement for 2025-2026
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for certain students
• Approve Girls Flag Football Club at Stow-Munroe Falls High School
• Approve disposal of miscellaneous equipment
• Approve donations to Kimpton Middle School Drama Club ($50) and Stow-Munroe Falls High School sports programs

Board Discussion/Regular Session Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve personnel recommendations, a contract for Peachjar services, and various policy updates. The meeting also includes a field trip request and a discussion on the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Personnel recommendations
• Contract for Services-Peachjar for 2025-2026
• NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package B - August 2025
• Extended field trip to Dayton and Cincinnati, OH
• Legal counsel appointment

The November 11, 2025 special board meeting included call to order, pledge of allegiance, recognitions, audience comments, superintendent recommendations, new business readings, discussion topics, and an executive session. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting- CANCELED

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda included items such as personnel recommendations, policy updates, and a contract for school advertising services.

• Personnel recommendations
• NEOLA Policy updates (rescinds and technical corrections)
• Contract for Services-Peachjar
• Extended field trip to Ohio
• Discussion on 2026 meeting dates

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will review several service agreements, personnel recommendations, and field trip approvals. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the district's cellphone policy.

• Contract for Services-Reserve School Agreement for 2025-2026
• Contract for Services-Leap Service Agreement for 2025-2026
• Contract for Services-Education Alternatives for 2025-2026
• Contract with Gardiner Service Company
• Donation of $7,200.00 from BFG Federal Credit Union

The Board of Education approved several consent agenda items including service agreements and equipment disposal. They also approved personnel recommendations, a contract for Gardiner Service Company, and funding for cross-country field trips.

• Approved Consent Agenda items B through F (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved contract for Gardiner Service Company (5-0)
• Approved extended field trips for cross-country teams (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve the FY26 Amended appropriations and a set of policy revisions regarding student participation and data processing. The meeting also includes a presentation on strategic plan goals and a discussion on public comments.

• Approve FY26 Amended appropriations
• Approve NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package A
• Approve authorization of Bonefish Pay
• First reading of NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package B
• Discussion on Strategic Plan Goal 1 & 2

The Board of Education approved several personnel recommendations and updated the NEOLA policy package. Additionally, the board approved amended appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 to align with a revised financial forecast.

• Failed motion to move public comments to the end of the meeting (2-2)
• Approved personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policy Vol. 44, No. 1 - Package A (4-0)
• Approved amended appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 (2-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on contracts for school security services, educational programs, and facility construction, along with the approval of personnel recommendations and consent agenda items.

• Contract for SMFCSD and City of Stow Security Services
• Contract for Safehouse Preparatory Service Agreement for 2025-2026
• Contract for Harbor Education Services LLC Leap Program for 2025-2026
• Ohio Facilities Construction Commission-Expedited Local Partnership Program Application
• Approval of gifts totaling over $24,000

The Board approved the Superintendent's consent agenda, personnel recommendations, and a security services contract with the City of Stow. They also passed a resolution for an Ohio Facilities Construction Commission application and approved the August financial report.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Title I Non-Public School Program Agreements (5-0)
• Approved Ohio Facilities Construction Commission application and resolution (4-1)
• Approved Kickoff Classic - National Football Museum contract (5-0)
• Approved SMFCSD and City of Stow Security Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved August 2025 Financial Report (4-1)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will meet to appoint a treasurer pro tempore and approve a cybersecurity policy. The agenda includes personnel recommendations, policy readings, and discussions on a coach search and a summer event.

• Appoint Treasurer Pro Tempore
• Approve Cybersecurity Program Policy 7540.07
• Approve Personnel Recommendations
• Policy #2430.02: Revised Participation of Community/STEM School Students
• Policy #5410: Revised Promotion, Academic Acceleration, Placement, and Retention

Board Workshop Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss strategic planning. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at Stow City Hall.

• Strategic Planning discussion
• Vision Statement review
• Next meeting set for September 8, 2025

The Board of Education held a workshop to launch a year-long process for a new strategic plan. The discussion focused on the three phases of planning, including leadership and community engagement. Members discussed the timing of the process relative to upcoming elections and the use of outside facilitators.

• Adopted Resolution #170-25 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will convene to approve a consent agenda of contracts for services and the 2025-2026 bus stops and routes. The meeting also includes personnel recommendations and a resolution authorizing a master electric energy sales agreement.

• Approve contracts for services for 2025-2026
• Approve bus stops and routes for 2025-2026
• Authorize use of Woodland and Kimpton for elections
• Authorize master electric energy sales agreement with Engie Resources LLC
• Approve gifts to school teams and clubs

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 12 items, including various 2025-2026 service contracts and bus routes. It also approved personnel recommendations and a master electric energy sales agreement with Engie Resources LLC. A resolution regarding Policy 6140 was passed by a 4-1 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items B-M, including ESC of the Western Reserve and Harbor Education Services contracts (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations via Resolution #162-25 (5-0)
• Approved Board of Elections Resolution #163-25 (5-0)
• Approved Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement with Engie Resources LLC (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Consent Agenda including July 2025 financial report (5-0)
• Approved Policy 6140 via Resolution #165-25 and #166-25 (4-1)
• Rescheduled October 6 meeting to October 14
• Rescheduled November 17 meeting to November 24

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will meet to vote on personnel recommendations, including the approval of an Assistant Principal contract and extended days for a Public Relations Supervisor. The board will also discuss financial reports, board protocols, and federal fund updates.

• Approval of Assistant Principal contract (Megan Hansen)
• Approval of Public Relations Supervisor extended days (Sarah Hegnauer)
• Approval of Exempt Staff Guidelines
• Discussion on Hudl software fees
• Discussion on board protocol and handbook updates

The Board adopted several resolutions regarding personnel, including administrator contracts and supervisor extended days. Members also discussed financial reporting transparency and board protocols, though no formal changes to those protocols were made.

• Adopted Resolution #153-25 for personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #154-25 for administrator contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #155-25 for MOU allowing administrator to return to classroom (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #156-25 for supervisor extended days (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #157-25 for exempt staff guidelines (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a Federal Funding Resolution and various personnel, financial, and consent agenda items. Discussion topics include board policies, an opt-out form, and potential changes to the strategic planning workshop date.

• Federal Funding Resolution vote
• Substitute bonuses ranging from $350 to $500
• Donations including $250 to the Stow-Munroe Falls High School Interact Club
• Authorization for Stow Police Officer Joshua Gibson to carry a firearm off duty
• Discussion of Board Policies 3243, 3440, and 4440

The Board passed a resolution calling for the immediate release of federal grants affecting approximately 1,400 students. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, the June 2025 check register, and a financial report showing a $1.9 million year-end surplus.

• Approved Resolution #160-25 urging release of impounded federal education funds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #155-25 for substitute bonuses, CCW authorization, and gifts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #156-25 for personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #157-25 for July 7 meeting minutes (3-1)
• Approved Resolution #158-25 for June 2025 check register (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #159-25 for June 2025 financial report (4-0)
• Denied motion to add 'For the Good of the District' section to the agenda (1-3)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve personnel recommendations, a waiver and separation agreement, administration pay schedules for FY26 to FY28, and the creation of a Class of 2029 fund. The meeting will also include a discussion on district credit cards and an executive session.

• Personnel recommendations
• Waiver, Release and Separation Agreement
• Administration Staff Pay Schedules FY26 to FY28
• Fund Creation for Class of 2029
• District Credit Cards Update

The Board approved administration pay schedules for 2026-2028 and created a new student activities fund for the Class of 2029. Members also approved personnel recommendations and a separation agreement. The session included a detailed presentation on district credit card usage and oversight.

• Approved personnel recommendations (Resolution #148-25) (4-0)
• Approved waiver, release and separation agreement (Resolution #149-25) (4-0)
• Approved administration pay schedules for 2026-2028 including a 3% raise (Resolution #150-25) (4-0)
• Approved creation of student activities fund for Class of 2029 (Resolution #151-25) (4-0)
• Approved entry into executive session to consider employment of public employees (Resolution #152-25) (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider final appropriations for FY25 and permanent appropriations for FY26. The meeting includes votes on personnel recommendations and the appointment of two elementary principals. The board will also discuss the district's strategic plan.

• FY25 final appropriations and estimated resources
• FY26 permanent appropriations and estimated resources
• Appointment of Kate Hamilton as Elementary Principal at a projected salary of $100,926.19
• Appointment of Catrina Seeden-Burwell as Elementary Principal at a projected salary of $100,926.19
• Approval of a fund transfer request

The Board adopted final appropriations for FY25 and permanent appropriations for FY26. It approved a transfer of over $325,000 to cover deficits in athletics and the field house. The Board also hired Kate Hamilton and Catrina Seeden-Burwell as elementary principals.

• Approved FY25 final appropriations (5-0)
• Approved FY26 permanent appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $325,000+ transfer from general fund to athletics and field house (4-1)
• Approved hiring Kate Hamilton as Echo Hills elementary principal (5-0)
• Approved hiring Catrina Seeden-Burwell as Fish Creek elementary principal (5-0)
• Tabled 10 of 12 supplemental contracts (4-1)

Records Commission Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Records Commission will meet to review applications for the disposal of obsolete records and the schedule of records retention and disposition. The body will also review the Board's records retention schedule annually.

• Review applications for one-time disposal of obsolete records
• Review Schedule of Records Retention and Disposition
• Review Board's records retention schedule annually

The Board approved tentative agreements for the Stow Teachers Association and the Classified Employees' Association. It also adopted a unified K-12 Student Code of Conduct and updated police memorandums of understanding. Personnel recommendations were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Stow Teachers Association tentative agreement (4-1)
• Approved Classified Employees' Association tentative agreement (4-1)
• Approved unified K-12 Student Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Stow Police Department (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Munroe Falls Police Department (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Property/Liability/Fleet Insurance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including service contracts for CrossThread, Wings of Change, Harbor Education Services, and Child Guidance & Family Solutions (5-0)
• Tabled personnel recommendations until next meeting (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider tentative agreements for the Stow Teachers Association and the Classified Employees' Association effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The meeting also includes votes on service contracts for the 2025-2026 school year and police department memorandums of understanding.

• Tentative agreements with Stow Teachers Association and Classified Employees' Association (2025-2028)
• Service agreements for 2025-2026 with CrossThread, Wings of Change, Harbor Education Services (Leap Program), and Child Guidance & Family Solutions
• MOU with City of Stow Police Department and City of Munroe Falls Police Department for 2025-2026
• Authorization for Stow Police Officer Zevan Simon to carry a firearm while off duty in school
• Acceptance of gifts including a 2025 Chevy Trax valued at $24,000.00 from Marhofer Auto Group

The Board approved tentative agreements for the Stow Teachers Association and the Classified Employees Association. It also adopted a unified K-12 Student Code of Conduct and renewed police MOUs for the 2025-2026 school year. Personnel recommendations were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved tentative agreement with Stow Teachers Association (4-1)
• Approved tentative agreement with Classified Employees Association (4-1)
• Approved unified K-12 Student Code of Conduct (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 MOUs with Stow and Munroe Falls Police Departments (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Property/Liability/Fleet Insurance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda service agreements for CrossThread, Wings of Change, Harbor Education Services, and Child Guidance & Family Solutions (5-0)
• Tabled personnel recommendations until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Classified Employees Association regarding date correction (5-0)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will vote on personnel recommendations and a memo of understanding with the Classified Employees' Association. The meeting also includes a work session on legislative updates and committee reports.

• Vote on Personnel Recommendations
• Approve MOU with Classified Employees' Association
• Approve job descriptions for Food Service Driver/Substitute Manager/Data Tech
• Review Homeless Board Policy
• Review Credit Card Usage Policy PO6423

The Board adopted resolutions for personnel recommendations and a job description for a food service driver. It also approved a memorandum of understanding regarding dual employment for transportation staff. The Board discussed a proposed consumables fee for parents to offset rising supply costs.

• Approved personnel recommendations via Resolution #110-25 (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Board and Classified Employees' Association via Resolution #111-25 (4-1)
• Approved Food Service Driver/Substitute Manager/Data Tech job description via Resolution #112-25 (5-0)
• Denied motion to add a second public comment section to the agenda
• Reviewed Homeless, Title 1, and Open Enrollment policies with no changes

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to vote on approving supplemental contracts for teachers and other staff, followed by a motion to adjourn.

• Vote to approve Supplemental Contracts for Stow Teachers Association members
• Vote to approve Supplemental/Pupil Activity Contracts for other staff
• Motion to move into Executive Session to discuss public employee employment
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Board approved the non-renewal of supplemental pupil activity contracts for individuals not in the Stow Teachers Association (STA). The Board also discussed a proposal to replace contracted elementary school counselors with three full-time in-house employees, though no final vote was recorded on this item.

• Approved non-renewal of supplemental pupil activity contracts for non-STA members (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #105-25 to enter executive session (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #106-25 regarding supplemental contracts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #107-25 to amend agenda language to specify 'non-renewal' (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #108-25 regarding supplemental contracts for non-STA members (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #109-25 to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve contracts for services and personnel for the 2025-2026 school year, including the non-renewal of two employees. The meeting will also include a presentation of retiree recognitions and the Bulldog Center Stage Awards.

• Contract for Services-LearnWell Service Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year
• Contract for Services-Kidslink Service Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Contract for Services-Goodwill Service Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Approval of Administrator/Professional Staff Contract for Sarah Hegnauer
• Non-renewal of Permanent Substitute Sydney Cargill and Teacher Nina Rorabaugh

The Board approved multiple service contracts, personnel recommendations, and teacher contracts for the upcoming school year. It also approved the hiring of a new public relations supervisor and a no-cost data sharing agreement with the Summit County Education Initiative.

• Approved service agreements for LearnWell, Education Alternatives, Kidslink, Goodwill, and Wings of Changes (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations including resignations, summer school staffing, and reductions in force (4-0)
• Approved hiring Sarah Hegnauer as public relations supervisor (4-0)
• Approved non-renewal of a permanent substitute and teacher for 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved one-year, two-year, and continuing contracts for certified personnel (4-0)
• Approved no-cost SEI data sharing agreement for 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Approved disposal of equipment and acceptance of gifts (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

This is a special board meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive action is a motion to enter executive session to discuss employment of public employees and negotiations regarding compensation and terms of employment.

• Executive session under Ohio law 121.22(G)(1) and (G)(4) for personnel and negotiations

The board met for a special session and entered executive session to discuss employee employment and bargaining negotiations. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved Resolution #086-25 to enter executive session (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #087-25 to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The Board of Education will conduct a work session on the Master Facility Plan and strategic planning. The body is also deciding on personnel recommendations and service contracts for technology and consulting.

• Master Facility Plan presentation
• NEOnet District Technology Services (DTS) contract
• Contract for Services with Impact Group
• 2026 Stow-Library Alternative Tax budget
• Physical Science 2024-2025 basic text materials second reading

The Board approved a $35,000 contract with The Impact Group for a new strategic plan and renewed technology services with NEOnet. Additionally, the Board unanimously updated Policy 5223 regarding religious items brought to school.

• Approved Resolution #079-25 to treat Policy 5223 change as an emergency (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #080-25 to update Policy 5223 regarding religious items (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #081-25 for personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #082-25 for NEOnet technology services contract (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #083-25 for $35,000 Impact Group strategic planning contract (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approval of multiple service contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, a settlement agreement, and the non-renewal of many substitute and tutor employees. They will also vote on legal counsel representation, disposal of broken equipment, and acceptance of various gifts. The meeting includes presentations and public comment on agenda items.

• Approve Summit Educational Service Center Primary Service Plan Agreement for 2025-2026
• Approve personnel recommendations including non-renewal of 44 substitute and tutor employees for 2024-2025
• Approve student settlement agreement, release, and waiver
• Accept gifts totaling over $10,000 from various donors including $6,500 from Stow-Munroe Falls Community Foundation
• Approve legal counsel representation from KnoxLaw and PKM for 2025

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will vote to approve personnel recommendations, a revised vision statement, and an amendment to Strategic Plan Goal #9. The Board will also consider a resolution to amend Board Policy 2111 regarding parent and family engagement.

• Personnel recommendations
• Revised vision statement
• Strategic Plan Goal #9 amendment
• Revised Board Policy 2111
• June meeting date change to April 28

The board held a regular session including a work session and executive session. While several action items were listed under the Superintendent's Recommendation, the minutes do not record the specific results or vote tallies for these items.

• Personnel Recommendations: Action listed, outcome not recorded
• Vision Statement: Action listed, outcome not recorded
• Strategic Plan Goal #9: Action listed, outcome not recorded
• Revised NEOLA Policy #2111: Action listed, outcome not recorded

Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to call the session to order, hear the pledge, review its vision statement, and move into an executive session.

• Call to order and pledge of allegiance
• Review of vision statement
• Executive session for attorney consultation
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board held a special meeting that consisted of procedural items and an executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting

Regular Board Meeting

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education will meet to approve a revised 2025-2026 school calendar, personnel recommendations, and a contract for public relations services. The meeting will also include a consent agenda for gifts and a resolution to bid on new school buses.

• Approve revised 2025-2026 school calendar
• Approve Public Relations Services Agreement
• Approve resolution to bid on 4 new school buses
• Approve gifts totaling $4,830 to various teams and programs
• Approve Bulldogs Unite Club at Stow-Munroe Falls High School

The Board approved the formation of the student-led Bulldogs Unite Club and a revised 2025-2026 school calendar. Members also approved personnel recommendations, a public relations services agreement, and a grant-funded social-emotional learning survey despite one dissenting vote.

• Approved formation of Bulldogs Unite Club (4-0)
• Approved revised 2025-2026 School Calendar (4-0)
• Approved $23,475 Satchel Pulse agreement via state grant (3-1)
• Approved Public Relations Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved amended Teacher Intervention Specialist job description (4-0)
• Approved school bus chassis and bodies purchase (4-0)
• Approved extended field trips (4-0)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will meet to discuss board protocol, financial trends, and vote on a package of policy updates. The board will also consider approving several high school athletic field trips.

• NEOLA Policy Vol. 43, No. 2 - Package C - January 2025
• High School Gymnastics trip to Hilliard, OH
• High School Bowling trip to Columbus, OH
• High School Wrestling trip to Columbus, OH
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will convene at Lakeview Intermediate School to approve a consent agenda including substitute bonuses, service agreements, and gifts, along with personnel recommendations and policy updates.

• Substitute bonus payments totaling $9,525
• Learn Well and Wings of Change service agreements for 2024-2025
• College Credit Plus MOUs with University of Akron, Stark State, and Kent State
• OHSAA membership approval for 2025-2026
• Donations to schools and athletic teams valued at over $9,000

The Board approved membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 2025-2026 and several service agreements. It also passed personnel recommendations and a tax levy certification from the Summit County Budget Commission. A vote on NEOLA policy updates passed despite one dissenting vote.

• Approved OHSAA membership for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Wings of Change service agreement 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved College Credit Plus MOUs for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Title I Non-Public Program Agreement with Kent City Schools (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved NEOLA Policy Vol. 43, No. 1 - Package B (4-1)
• Approved extended field trips (5-0)
• Approved Summit County Budget Commission tax levy certification (5-0)

Board Discussion/Regular Session Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education will appoint a member to the Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, review policy updates, and consider personnel and field trip recommendations.

• Appoint Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member
• Review NEOLA Board Policy updates (drug-free workplace, student health, etc.)
• Approve personnel recommendations
• Approve extended field trips to Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee
• Consider policy changes for field trips and student transfers

The Board of Education appointed Patrick Crawford to the Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The board also approved personnel recommendations and an extended field trip. Several policy updates were reviewed during first and second readings.

• Appointed Patrick Crawford to Stow Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Kevin L. (3-2)
• Approved personnel recommendations via Resolution #034-25 (5-0)
• Approved extended field trip via Resolution #035-25 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider employment of a public employee (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board will convene at Woodland Elementary to approve consent agenda items including contracts for services and gifts, as well as personnel recommendations and policy updates.

• Contract for Services-Wings of Change Agreement for 2024-2025
• Contract for Services-LEAP Service Agreement for 2024-2025
• Contract for Services-Satchel Pulse Agreement for Feb 2025-Jan 2026
• Approval of gifts to schools and athletic teams
• NEOLA Policy Vol. 43, No. 1 - Package B - First Reading

The Board approved a revised fee schedule for the Fieldhouse to align costs with market rates and prioritize student use. The Board also adopted the Treasurer's consent agenda and the December 2024 check register and financial report.

• Approved revised Fieldhouse fee schedule
• Adopted Resolution #018-25 to approve Treasurer's Consent Agenda and Minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #019-25 to approve December 2024 Check Register (5-0)
• Approved December 2024 Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved motion to discuss the process for adding items to the agenda

January 13, 2025- Special Board Meeting

The San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to appoint a new member to fill a vacancy. The board discussed expectations for the interview process, entered executive session to consider the appointment, and voted to appoint a candidate. The new member will be administered the Oath of Office.

• Board discussion on interview and appointment process
• Executive session to consider appointment of public official
• Nominations for new board member for 2025
• Roll call vote for board member nominee(s)
• Resolution to appoint board member candidate to the Board of Education

The Board held a special meeting to interview and appoint a new member for 2025. The process included a nomination, a roll call vote, and the administration of the oath of office.

• Appointed a new Board Member for 2025

Organizational Meeting for 2025

This is the organizational meeting for 2025 where the board will elect a president and vice president, set meeting dates and compensation, and approve routine authorizations. Items include a $20,000 service fund, standing authorizations for bonds and grants, and appointment of staff for Title IX and compliance roles. The meeting also includes discussion of board priorities for 2025.

• Election of Board President and Vice President for 2025
• Approve $20,000 board service fund per ORC 3315.15
• Authorize standing authorizations including bonds up to $100,000 for treasurer and $50,000 for president, superintendent, and others
• Set board member compensation at $80 per meeting effective January 1, 2025
• Appoint staff for Title IX, 504/ADA, homeless liaison, and other compliance roles

The Board of Education elected its 2025 officers and approved several administrative resolutions, including the 2025 meeting schedule and staff appointments. The board also voted to establish a service fund for board member expenses and authorized the FY26 alternative tax budget.

• Elected Dr. Wind as Board President
• Elected Kari Suhadolnik as Board Vice President
• Approved establishment of a service fund for board salaries and professional development (3-1)
• Approved standing authorizations including OSBA membership (4-0)
• Authorized representation by five law firms (3-1)
• Approved existing superintendent committee assignments (3-1)
• Adopted 'Plan B' for 2025 Board of Education meeting dates (3-1)
• Maintained board member meeting compensation at $80 per full meeting (4-0)