January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Board of Education Organizational meeting

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I, Carla Rice, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as a member of the Board of Education of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District, Fulton County, Ohio to the best of my ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during my term as a Board Member. 

I, Jeff Feasby, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as a member of the Board of Education of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District, Fulton County, Ohio to the best of my ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during my term as a Board Member. 

 

Description:  I, Larry Zimmerman, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as President of the Board of Education of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District, Fulton County, Ohio to the best of my ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during my term as a President of the Board of Education.

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I, Phil Kessler, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge my duties as Vice President of the Board of Education of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District, Fulton County, Ohio to the best of my ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect and hereafter to be enacted, during my term as a Vice President of the Board of Education. 

 

Description:  The regular meetings of the Wauseon Board of Education will be held at the Board of Education and buildings per the calendar as presented

Description:  Appoint the Superintendent as the purchasing agent for the Wauseon Exempted Village School District for 2026

Description:  Establish a records commission consisting of Board President, Superintendent and Treasurer

Description:  -File requests for amendments of the Certificate of Estimated Resources with the Fulton County Auditor as information becomes available to the Treasurer as needed.

-Accept all donations to the school district on behalf of the Board of Education.

-Set the mileage reimbursement rate effective January 1, 2026 at 72.5 cents per mile.

-Fund-to-fund advances, advance returns and transfers as needed throughout the year with Board ratification as part of the financial reports at the next regular meeting.

-Secure advances against tax collections in accordance with Ohio Revised Code from the Auditor of Fulton County when funds are available and payable to the district.

- Invest interim and inactive funds in permissible investments pursuant to Board Policy and as prescribed by The Ohio Revised Code(s).

- Sign, or use facsimile or electronic signature thereof, all checks drawn on bank accounts of the school district in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

- Convene meeting of the Records Commission as needed.

- Pay all bills within the limits of the appropriations resolution as bills are received and when the merchandise/service has been certified to be in good condition/acceptable in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

- Review and approve all Then and Now Certificates in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

- Carryover FY26 purchase orders to FY27.

-Enter into and/or accept/participate in Federal, State or Local Grants or agreements and authorize the Treasurer to appropriate funds for the grants awarded.
 
-Approve FMLA Leaves as prescribed by law.
 
-Set the district credit/procurement card limit not to exceed $75,000.00.

The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
 

Description:  -During periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or non-teaching positions on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this board; provided, however, that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee’s acceptance of the Superintendent’s offer.

- Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided a criminal records check satisfactory to the board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.

- Employ such temporary personnel as needed in emergency situations as prescribed by Ohio Revised Code 3319.10. Such employment will be presented to the Board of Education for approval at the next regular meeting.

- On behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided, however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent’s acceptance.

- Approve attendance at conferences and meetings at staff member requests.

- Approve attendance at local, district, state and national meetings for members of the Board of Education and Superintendent.

-Enter into an internet service provider agreement using information gathered from e-Rate quotes.

- Enter into and/or accept/participate in Federal, State or Local Grants or agreements and authorize the Treasurer to appropriate funds for the grants awarded.

- Accept all donations on behalf of the Board of Education.

- Enter into collective and individual agreements with Ohio Colleges and Universities, on behalf of the Board of Education.

- Enter into contracts in accordance with Board Policy for goods and services not exceeding $50,000.00 on behalf of the Board of Education.

- Expend public funds for meals, refreshments, amenities and recognition for the following events:

Board of Education Meetings
End of Year Recognition
Staff Professional Development
Opening Day Meeting
Staff Appreciation

- The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.

Description:  Appoint Carla Rice as Legislative Liaison.
 

Description:  Appoint Chad Richer as Student Achievement Liaison.
 

Description:  Motion to adjourn the meeting