001at 5:45 p.m. Charles conference room please here >> Mr. Light >> here >> Mr. Robert Mrs. here. Please stand for the pledge. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. Uh first off off I'd like to start with a retiree recognition. Uh our transportation supervisor Mr. Usher could not make it tonight and neither could the retiree. Uh so he has asked me to read a statement from him and so I will do that at this time. Uh Brandy says, "I regret not being able to attend tonight's board meeting. I would like to thank the school board administration for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of the transportation team.
002It's an honor to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the upcoming retirement of Debbie Roberts who was who has served Perry schools with dedication and heart as a bus attendant for the past 10 years. Throughout her time with us, Debbie has worked primarily with our special needs students and the care, patience, and professionalism she brought to that role have been nothing short of remarkable. She has been a steady comforting presence for students who needed extra support on their ride to and from school. And her impact has been felt not only by the students, but also by their families and our entire transportation team. Debbie has always led by quiet example. She is the one to seek recognition, but her nearly perfect attendance record and strong work ethic speaks volumes. She shows up every day
003ready to give her best, and she has done so for a full decade. That kind of commitment is rare and it is something we deeply appreciate. Her calm demeanor, loyal to the Perry schools, and deep compassion for students have made her a valued and respected member of our department. She's helped create a positive and safe environment for some of our most vulnerable riders. Always approaching her job with kindness, patience, and professionalism. While Debbie may be retiring, the difference she has made will be long lasting. We're incredibly grateful for everything she has done. And while we'll certainly miss seeing her every day, we wish her the best in the next chapter of her life. Thank you, Debbie, for your years of service, for your heart, and for being such an important part of the Perry Schools
004family. Warm regards, Randy Usher, transportation director. So, let's give Debbie a little thank you. Moving on, uh uh we also have student athlete recognition. Uh once again, as we typically do every year, we had some outstanding performances in our spring uh athletes. And so if our uh athletic director, Mr. Rockco, come forward and talk about the um com commenable athletes. >> Thank you, Dr. Thompson. Um yes, it's exciting time. We had a great spring um across the board in all of our sports. I'm happy to announce that our softball team made it to the farthest that they've ever made in in the history of our school district. uh they made it to the Elite 8 um and and lost at that level, but made a fantastic run. It was one of the most exciting things
005I've seen in 25 years. We had a walk-off uh home run to win the game to get us to that elite. So, we were literally three outs away from elimination and Strand came through. Uh it was fantastic. So, um on the on the track side of things, we had another great run. I'm going to recognize three athletes tonight. Uh, unfortunately I don't think any of them are able to make it. Um, we'll see if Emily sneaks in here at last. I know Traxxen and Armani are not going to be here. So, I'll take them in in order of finish. We'll start with Armani Japony. He finished fourth at the high jump uh down at the state meet. Uh, jumping 6'4 in which I know he was after our school record of 6'7 in. So, he
006came up a little short there. Um but he uh finished fourth overall and he actually found something um this year too on the track side of things. He started getting into the decathlon a lot more. So he was doing not only the high jump but he was um hurdling, he was throwing, he was doing all those things and it actually sort of um got him to compete at the AAOU meet after the season had uh ended and he finished first in his in the region. um and qualified for the national decathlon um event next weekend in Houston, Texas. So, congratulations to Armani. He is a senior. He will be going to the University of Cincinnati. Potentially will be running track. We'll see where things go um with with Armani, but he certainly had a great
007career for us um on the track and in other sports as well. So, congratulations Armani Tony fourth in the high jump at the OSA state championships. Um, next will be Traxxton Richards. Um, he finished second in the pole ball. Now, the thing with Traxxton, he is only a freshman. Um, so he has another three years to go after the state title. So, I know while that was his goal, just like Armani's, was to win a state championship, he came up just short finishing as a state runner up. Uh, he has three more shots at it and I really like his chances. Just like Armani, um he is a dicathlete as well and will um compete at the national meet next week in Houston. Both Armani and Traxxen won their respective age age groups um at
008the regional meet um earlier in June. So Traxxen Richards state runner up in the pull vault. And then um adding to our state championship here, we've got another one going up on the um route 20 sign and in our gymnasium. Emily McIntyre was a state champion in the shot put. And if anybody knows Emily, she too is a freshman. So Traxxin and Emily won state championships as eighth graders at the middle school meet and then um Emily won this year as a freshman. So she's going to have the opportunity to be a fourtime state championship. No pressure, Emily. Uh she knows what's ahead of her. She knows all of those things. Uh but she's got a a fantastic opportunity to do that and she's just gifted across the board in every sport that she partakes
009in. She's a volleyball and basketball. She wants to play softball. She wants to do everything. She's she's very natural in all she does. So um congratulations to Emily McIntyre. Look for those. When you come into the gym in the fall, that sign will be hanging and we'll have it up on the route 220 split here soon enough. So, Emily McIntyre, state champion as a freshman in the pole wall. 46 feet 6 and a half in um was her throw. So, congratulations to Emily. Um we'd also like to um thank our coaches, our track coaches, and recognize them. Um Coach Richards, I'll have him come up and say a few words about each of the athletes as well, but um Coach Richards got to add another state championship to his repertoire here of his career. Um,
010and then coach Thomas, the Thomas' are in the back, Coach Chris and Jason Thomas. Uh, Jason is our throws coach and Chris is our is our jumps coach. So, we'll recognize them with um their citations as well, but come on up, Coach Richards, and and say a few words if you could. >> Uh, thanks, S. Well, um, my my own son, right, he thought it was he wanted to go play the seven on seven. Apologize for that. Um, but anyway, our we had a phenomenal track season. Um, M. Rockwell ran through most of it for us, but uh, starting starting with the Armani, there's there's several words you can use to describe really really good athletes and go for a variety of them. I mean, the dedication, the discipline, um, the desire, all all that
011stuff. All these all these great athletes that you talk about, they all have these similar characteristics. And all three of these guys we're talking about tonight um, really have a lot of those characteristics. Armani when he came to our program when he was a his best jump his freshman year was 5'6 in and uh his his PR leading us was 6'5. He almost put on a foot in a high jump which is a remarkable feat over over 30 40 year period for us. So but his willingness to come and put in the time put in the work um to get better at what he does every day um just a tremendous athlete. Um, sorry to see him go, but he had a phenomenal career for us at their employer this year. Um, talking about the
012two freshman, uh, Emily and Traxxton. Um, never seen anything like him. Um, two highest placesers, uh, for my track team, no, nobody's placed higher state as a freshman ever in the area. I don't know about the other sports, but uh to have a freshman that's a state champion, another freshman that's a runner up. They both came out of middle school the eighth grade. They both own OSHA records from the Ocean State track meet uh in middle school. Emily owns a shot record and track ball records. So, the new year coming up. Um going to do very well for us and they have just continued to get better and better at what they do. So, very very grateful that we have those two for another three years. Um they're yeah they're awesome. I don't know what
013else to say about toothbrush or head toothbrush like I have. Um so without them being here I don't have a lot else to say. >> All right. Thanks coach. There's your certificate. Coach Thomas. Thomas come on up. >> Thank you guys. Thanks for everything. Appreciate that. >> Yeah. Uh yeah, you want no that's okay. >> Yeah, before you run out of here, you know, uh well said uh coach Richards, but um our kids learn all those attributes from somewhere and hopefully it's the parents, but I guarantee it's our coaches. Uh they model the behavior and the discipline and commitment that these kids learn from them. And without you, they wouldn't make the great accolades that they make. and you're out here and the campus might seem a little quiet at these times, but this is
014when some of these coaches are doing their best work is when no one's watching. We just appreciate the hours and hours of equipment uh you do for our kids. So, thank you so much for that. >> That concludes my spotlight on learning. >> Congratulations to all the kids. Um, best of luck in the future and well done. Hopefully the I think the track program will be continuing to do well softball. It sounds like exciting things in the future. >> Um, any committee reports, administrative update, back? >> Uh, thank you. Well, first of all, I just have to put out a special thank you to the maintenance and custodial staff in the district. Uh, you know, we've been dealing with some nice summer weather, uh, getting into the 90 degrees quite, uh, commonly now. And, uh,
015so our maintenance and custodial guys are out there and gals, um, uh, doing the necessary work, making sure this campus stays as beautiful as it is, and that it's going to be ready to go come August when our kids come come back and get to work again. And uh and also our summer helpers. Uh it I mean they're laying they're laying wax and they're doing things that uh it's not comfortable on a normal type of day, but when it's 90 some degrees and the these guys and gals are out there doing that, it's uh um it just doesn't happen. And I appreciate so much their work and their preparation. And uh you know, we got warned about some potential power outages today. Um I don't know if they happened uh because um as as they're
016doing some of the the maintenance and preparation. So, great job out there as always. Uh, and they're going to have this place ready to go uh come August. And, uh, that unusually in July, we typically have some staffing uh that we need to approve on our board agenda. And, uh, uh, I don't see any on there. And, uh, that must be a tribute to the great work of our incoming superintendent. He's, uh, cleaning this place up quite quickly and, uh, and getting things done. And uh uh uh truthfully, I've um I've actually been able to sit back and being an internal hireer uh uh watch him get to work and build this team. And uh you guys are in great hands. He's going to take great care of the kids and great care of the
017staff here. And uh he's certainly going to take take this place to new heights. And so I'm so excited to be able to watch from a safe distance as uh as as things continue to go. and in the gem school district in Lake County without without question. So, good luck to all you guys for that. But we also, you know, that state budget and you know, we have a wonderful uh uh CFO over there, Mrs. Capo, and uh and Lou and his lobbying efforts. uh you know, we got through uh the signing of the governor and the latest bid budget uh with a few surprises uh you know and took the legislature by surprise and they we've seen some a little bit of reaction. So any updates in that area, Mr. Cable? Um yes, since
018we last spoke there were the governor had 67 line items in that budget um including the 40% cap that we talked about the changes to the calculation of the 20 mil floor and the expanding of the commission budget uh author authority um which is all good for us and for schools but the house has decided they're going to try to override those three of those vetos um and so they're convening next week on July 21st to um override the budget authority one, the 20 mil floor calculation, and the ability to seek those uh emergency and um replacement levies. Uh the Senate as of now hasn't doesn't have anything scheduled. Um but they're considering something maybe July or August. They actually have until December of 2026 to override any of these levies. I mean any of
019these vetos. Um so we'll have to watch and see what happens with that. But uh regardless, we should be in a good spot. Like to test that last time. >> So, thank you. And again, uh thank you for never sleeping. Uh because it just doesn't end. And uh again, just like uh with your leadership and and super tendency, you're in great hands with our with our treasur here. And uh you're going to move along and and keep this place uh fiscally responsible and in the black. All right. Um, so with that, that concludes my ministry report. I just again want to thank the board for all your support over these years. It's it's been a good run. Uh, you know, uh, they're lucky to have you. Uh, this is a thankless job that you guys
020do. uh and especially putting up with me. It's it's uh but it's something that uh I hope you gain a little bit of fulfill and gratification for because uh I don't think there's a lot of thank yous that come your way because uh 95% of the things that go on here are joyful and wonderful, but the 5% that aren't, that's what you get to deal with. And uh you're doing a great job at it. So keep it up. And that concludes my report. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Um and you have an agenda. I don't have I haven't done my superintendent for yet. >> Oh, >> that's just my measure of I know you want me to go behind. At >> least let me finish the attendance. You >> know, it's
021just it's a weird thing because that's the last administrative update Dr. Pots will give us because our next board meeting isn't until August 12th. So, it's kind of thrown me for a loop that like >> that's the last one. So, thank you for all you've done for the district and >> we'll know where to find you. >> Maybe maybe a country club. I don't know >> more challenging courses. >> Um public participation. Do you want to go now or after? >> I think they're going to wait. >> Okay. >> There's one more on it. >> Yes, >> they're waiting. >> Okay. Consent agenda. Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> Second. >> Mrs. Foley. >> Yes. >> Mr. Le. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Trevk. >> Yes. Mrs. >> Yes. >> Now back
022to superintendent report. >> Thank you. appreciate that. Uh under personnel approval appointment to 2526 non-athletic supplementals. The board is asked to approve the individuals listed for the 2526 non-athletic supplemental noted as recommended by the local superintendent and building principal under B. Personnel approval of substitutes the individuals noted for the 2526 daily substitute position listed pending successful completion of required employment paperwork certification and background check as recommended by the local superintendent under C personnel reasonable assurance 2526 uh the board is asked to authorize the chief financial officer to issue notice that board of education hereby gives reasonable assurance to the following individuals and proves that they are to be re-employed for the 2526 school year as casual daily substitute employees as recommended by the local superintendent and chief financial officer. A provisional Ohio law permits substitute
023employees to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Uh this act protects the district from unemployment claims from substitute employees. B. Approval of curriculum. The board is asked to approve the curriculum adoption and resources listed below for honors trigonometry instruction beginning to the 202526 school year as recommended by the local superintendent and assistant superintendent. Uh this concludes my superintendence report for all. >> Is there a motion? >> Any discussion? No coffee. >> Mr. Leic. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> I blame this one. >> Yes. >> Uh the personnel approval appointment teacher leader. Uh the board has asked to approve the employment of individuals listed below as the supplemental committee position indicated for the 2526 school year as recommended by the local superintendent and assistant superintendent. and approval of extra time. Uh board
024has asked to approve the individual noted for the extra time listed as recommended by the local superintendent building principal. And this is the end of my addendum report. Is there a >> motion? Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mrs. Yes. Mrs. Foley, yes. >> Mr. Le, yes. Mr. Mr. Thank you. A. Approval of financial reports. The board is asked to approve the financial reports from June 2025 as recommended by the chief financial officer. B. Contracts and agreement. Corrective action. The board is asked to approve the corrective action noted previously approved June 30, 2025 as recommended by the chief financial officer and director of student services. C. Acceptance of bid Main Street House. The board is asked to approve the following resolution accepting the height the sale of the real property located at 3567. No, that's the
025wrong address. Wait, that's the right address. I'm sorry. From Main Street, Perry, Ohio, as recommended by the chief financial officer. D. Acceptance of bid stadium railings guardrail project. The board is asked to approve the expenditure in the amount of $82,600 to Philips Welding and Fabricating LLC and $129,550 to Thomas Fence Company Incorporated for the stadium bleacher railing and guardrail project as recommended by the chief financial officer and director of maintenance and operations. This concludes my chief financial officer. >> Thank you. Is there a motion? >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Just quick question. Um this is capable was the um under letter B contracts and agreement the um the change there is that was that something that was just not >> it wasn't correct the first time >> there and then the bid we got
026was the one where we couldn't find a bid for a while >> correct on the guard rail. >> Yes. Okay. >> So, when is that work supposed to start now? >> Um, I think soon. In the next couple weeks. >> So, they still think it's going to be done before fall or >> it's going to be into October. >> Okay. >> Yeah. The timeline soccer season. >> Yes. >> It won't be a disruption to anything. >> Um, I'm optimistic. >> Optimistic. I I would imagine Jim Smith will will make sure that minimized as much as possible. >> Yeah. Thank you. And congrats on the house. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Roll coffee. Ms. Truster. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Yes. >> Mrs. Foley. >> Yes. >> Unfinished business. [Music] New business. Um, we did have a board
027retreat on July 7th. I don't I'm sure new business, but one of the businesses. um just to kind of get our communications in order with the new administration coming in and get a refresher on board governance and ethics and all of the good things. So thankful for everyone for attending that and I think it's leaving us in a pretty good spot to start off the new year fresh with a whole bunch of fresh faces and ready to do good for kids. Um correspondence and announcements. The next meeting is August 12th and the first day of school is just is it barely over a month away? August 18th. So the home stretch of summer. Um public participation. Did you want to anyone? Okay. Is there a motion to roll please? >> Mrs. Yes, this is your
028life. >> Yes. >> Thank you.