For a summary of the May 2025 meeting of the St Henry Board of Education with Superintendent Adam Puthoff:
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Project Updates
Financial Forecast
Student Recognitions
Date & Time: 7:00 p.m., [Insert Date: Last evening]
Location: High School Media Center
Attendees: Adam Puthoff (Superintendent), Jen Bruns (Treasurer/CFO), Mr. Rosenbeck (High School Principal), Mr. Cunningham (Middle School Principal), Mrs. M. Walley (Elementary Principal), Board of Education members, staff, and community members
Superintendent Update on Projects and Graduation
Adam Puthoff provided an update on several ongoing and upcoming projects for the district. The middle school will receive new carpet and paint. Over the summer, a new sound system will be installed at both the middle school gym and the football field. The south parking lot in front of the high school will be repaired. Additional updates include the purchase of a new lawnmower, installation of a new fire panel for the high school, updating the marquee sign at the corner of Columbus and Walnut Street, and reconditioning the middle school gym floor. Puthoff also highlighted the efforts of Vic Hemmigarten, the district's bus mechanic, for his consistent quality work. The recent bus inspections for the 25-26 school year resulted in glowing reviews, and appreciation was expressed for Vic's dedication. Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 25th, with congratulations extended to all seniors as they approach their final week of high school.
Financial Forecast and Board Approvals
Treasurer and CFO Jen Bruns presented the five-year forecast to the Board of Education, which is attached to the board agenda for public access. The board approved several items, including:
A service agreement with the Mercer County ESC for the 25-26 school year.
A contract with SST-6 for assistive technology.
A training contract for the 25-26 school year.
The updated classified handbook, reflecting changes from the new negotiated contract.
The list of coaches for fall and winter sports, with details available on the board agenda on the school's website.
A list of students and staff for summer cleaning, and the appointment of A.J. Kramer as grounds keeper to support summer cleaning efforts.
The May five-year forecast as presented by Jen Bruns.
The rescinding of prior board action and adoption of special education model policy procedures released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
All items were approved by the board.
Upcoming Meeting and Information Access
A reminder was given that all board agendas and attachments to agenda items can be found on the school website by clicking on "BOE meetings" in the top right corner of the homepage. The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 9th at 5 p.m. in the High School Media Center.
Service agreement with Mercer County ESC for the 25-26 school year to be implemented.
Contracts with SST-6 for assistive technology and training contract for 25-26 school year to be finalized.
Implementation of the updated classified handbook with new negotiated contract changes.
Publication of the approved coaches list for fall and winter sports on the school website.
Coordination of summer cleaning efforts with the list of students, staff, and grounds keeper A.J. Kramer.
Next board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9th at 5 p.m. in the High School Media Center.