001[music] We call the meeting to order. Mrs. Bis >> here. >> Mr. Markham. >> Mr. Porter >> here. >> Mr. Sherwood >> here. >> Mrs. Smerek >> here. [snorts] >> Everybody can stand for the pleasure of leaving. United States of America indivisible and justice for all. Could you read our mission statement, please? Austin Town School Districted Proud Legacy and a progressive approach to education. We provide an inspiring education that strengthens and prepares our students for unlimited future opportunities. >> Upon the recommendation of the treasurer, approve the agenda for the 2000 or February 18th 2026 board of education regular session. >> So move. Second, >> Mr. Sherwood. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Smerek. >> Yes, >> Mrs. Berdis. >> Yes, >> Mr. Markham. >> Yes, >> Mr. Porter. >> Yes. >> There are no public comments, so
002we're going to move on to student recogn recognition. The AMS competition cheer team. We'd like you guys to come up. Their coaches can come up too. So you guys can introduce them. >> Right across the front here. >> You can introduce them. >> Get on camera. We are here today to recognize the AMS competition cheerleaders for winning the OASSA state championship in the non-building large division for the second year in a row. Uh just wanted to say congrats to the girls on a stellar season. And we will go ahead and just call everyone's name that was able to be here today. So we have Ja Patterson Lawrence, Harper Busouso, Michelena Nigro, London Witway, Hadley Chismar, um Olivia Anzavino, Ava Kennedy, and then Abby Stam, and then a few that aren't here. Um we have Sophia
003Masha, Alina Learn, Avery Ross, Mia Cooper, Lacy Ledome, and Logan Gabbrick. Thank you. Congratulations, girls. We're [applause] very proud of you. You guys can feel if you want to stay, we'd love to have you stay. If you guys want to sneak out, you [laughter] can. We're going to move on to the principal report. Mrs. Vickers with Austin Town Intermediate. >> Hi everyone. >> Hi. All right. Uh at AES, their PTA sponsored their last room party of the year on the 12th of February. Students had a great time playing games and exchanging Valentine's. Uh this week they celebrated their 100th day of school. uh by making posters, decorating t-shirts, capes, and that with 100 items of all kinds on them. Uh and they said to please be on the lookout for information about literacy night at
004AES. It is going to be a March Madness theme concentrating on helping parents with reading at home. The date will be announced soon. At my building, it is that time of year. We are preparing our kids for state testing coming up. So, uh, we started benchmark testing and we're going to use those results to target our students of need, uh, with tutoring and our tutoring groups have rotated again. Just trying to get as many kids help that need it. Uh, we just also celebrated Valentine's Day with our students decorating their card boxes and exchanging Valentine's. And we just also did World Readaloud Day, which is February 4th. and students enjoyed all the guest readers in their classrooms. We had staff members, parents, community members come in and read at AMS. Uh over the next few
005weeks, they're going to be doing the same thing, which is going to be the benchmark testing uh to help prepare their students for the state assessments. They are also on February 25th going to be taking about 450 students to the Phantoms hockey game field trip as a PBIS incentive. The PTA is wrapping up its final grade level dance of the year. The eighth grade dance is going to be Friday, February 27th, and they would like to thank the PTA for making these events special for their students. And finally, the AMS drama club is going to be presenting The Lion King March 6th and 7th. Uh, and that is it for AMS. Fitch. Uh, so Fitch had a pep rally last week, great success, and they said thank you to Miss Owens for going above and
006beyond for keeping our school spirit strong. And congratulations to John Anthony, their rock band teacher. He recently presented on his program success at the conference. He was also personally invited by Steven Vanzant, founder of Techrock, uh, Teach Rock, I'm sorry, to write a Jimmyi Hendris lesson, which is now receiving national attention. Uh, the Hendrickx Estate praised the work, which will be used during the Jimmyi Hendris way unveiling in New York City with coverage from Rolling Stone and Vibe. So congratulations to John Anthony and that is what's happening at our buildings. >> Thank you. >> Treasures consent items. Upon the recommendation of the treasurer approve the following items A through D by consent action. >> Second. >> Mr. Sherwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Smerek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Bis. >> Yes. >> Mr. Markham. >> Yes.
007>> Mr. Porter. >> Yes. Superintendent consent items. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following items A through J by consent action. >> Second. >> Mr. Markham. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Berdis. >> Yes. [snorts] >> Mr. Porter. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sherwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Smere. >> Yes. >> Resolution. Upon the recommendation of the treasurer, approve the following resolution. Be it resolved that pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3313.202, the board of education hereby authorizes elected board members to participate in the school district's healthcare plan, provided that the member pays all premiums for such coverage and that this election is recorded in the minutes of this meeting. Be it further resolved, Katie Berdis, a board of education member of the Austintown Local School District, has exercised the option to be covered under this section,
008submitted in writing to the treasurer, and shall be responsible for all premiums for that coverage for herself, dependent children, and spouse. Be it further resolved that such coverage shall be effective January 13, 2026, shall be at no cost to the district, and the treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to implement and administer this election in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code 3313.202 and the applicable board policy. >> So moved. Second, >> Mr. Sherwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Mr. Smeck, >> yes. >> Mrs. Bis, >> abstain. >> Mr. Markham, >> yes. >> Mr. Porter, >> yes. >> Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following resolution authorizing 2026 through 2027 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as follows. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mrs. Smerek. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Berdis. >> Yes.
009>> Mr. Markham. >> Yes. >> Mr. Porter. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sherwood. Yes. Upon the agreement amendment upon the recommendation of the treasurer, approve the request for amendment nine to the August 17, 2022 agreement between the board of education of the Austintown Local School District here in the owner and the Hiveley Construction Company here in Hiveley based on Hivey's recommendation to proceed and award contracts on the remainder of the site work associated with the fieldhouse phase 2 athletic training facility site and the attached accounting recap in the amount of $213,0002 I'm sorry $213,00027892 the amount is based on the following as presented >> so move >> second >> Mr. Sherwood >> yes >> Mrs. Smerek >> yes [clears throat] >> Mrs. Berdis >> yes >> Mr. Markham >> yes >> Mr. reporter. >> I'm going
010to abstain on that. >> Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, approve the following agreement with AE Energy Incorporated as follows. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mr. Sherwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Smerek, >> yes. >> Mrs. Berdis, >> yes. >> Mr. Markham, >> yes. >> Mr. Porter, >> yes. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent approve the memorandum of understanding between the Austintown Local School District and Stark State College, the College of Institution of Higher Education IIChe for College Credit Plus as follows. >> So move >> second. >> Mr. Markham, >> yes. >> Mrs. Berdis, >> yes. >> Mr. Porter, >> yes. >> Mr. Sherwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. >> Yes. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, amend the 2025 2026 calendar to change March 13, 2026 from a professional development day to a regular school
011day. >> So move >> second. >> Mr. Sherwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Smerek, >> yes. >> Mrs. Berdis, >> yes. >> Mr. Markham, >> yes. >> Mr. Porter, >> yes. The next uh public meeting for March 2026 will be March 19th at the board office for the work session starting at 5:00 p.m. followed by the regular session at 6:00 p.m. here at the AMS cafeteria. >> So move >> second. >> Mr. Sherwood, >> yes. >> Mrs. Smack, >> yes. >> Mrs. Berdis, >> yes. >> Mr. Markham, >> yes. >> Mr. Porter, >> yes. Treasurer comments. >> No comments. >> Superintendent comments. >> I do. I just have two brief statements. I wanted to uh thank our Austin Town our own Eagles club here in Austin Town. His name is Daryl who runs it and it
012was in the board minutes where they donated uh specific money towards Fitch High School. And I wanted to thank them because we totally refurbished a girl's restroom that was needed in the high school. And uh I I can't thank them enough because it came out beautifully and it ju it just needed done. And I I I just want to thank the community, especially the Eagles for donating and and helping out uh our Austin Town Fitch High School. And um lastly, I just wanted to carry out the sad passing of a a 14-year uh employee that did wonderful service for our district, uh Stephanie Pavlich. Uh may she rest in peace. That's it. I once again want to congratulate our cheerleading, our AMS cheerleading team and on behalf of the board of education, we would also
013like to extend our sympathies to the family of Stephanie Pavlich. Um, please keep Stephanie's family and friends in your thoughts during this difficult time. >> Motion to adjurnn. Second, >> Mr. Markham. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Berdis. >> Yes. >> Mr. Porter. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sherwood. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Yes.