The regular meeting was held starting at 6:00 p.m.
Superintendent Bergstrom presented “Superintendent Spotlight” certificates to students and an employee throughout the district who have shown outstanding effort this school year.
Student Council reports that they are planning the assembly for spring sports, prepping for prom, and planning for the spring dance.
Mrs. Nancy Peters-Lewis, from the College and Career Access Center, presented the board with an update on the organization’s services for our district. They provide college-bound seniors help with access to college planning, such as college applications, FAFSA funding, scholarship applications, and assistance with final college decisions. The CACC also provides non-college-bound seniors with military options, career assessments, interviewing skills, job shadowing, and employment exploration.
The board approved the recommendations of Superintendent Bergstrom to address our district’s technology needs. Network switches that are coming up on end of life need to be replaced, as well as a cabling project within the middle/high school building. Wireless access in the auxiliary gym will also be installed. E-rate funds will reimburse the district for 70% of the cost of these projects.
The board approved the second reading of NEOLA EDGAR UGG updates.
The fifth grade field trip to Sauder Village on June 4, 2025 was approved.
The board accepted, with regret, the resignations of Mr. Todd Waldron, Mrs. Lisa Wallbaum, and Mr. Scott Marvin, to be effective at the end of this school year.
Superintendent Bergstrom reported to the board members on the following:
- A successful winter sports season has been wrapped up. Congratulations to our competitive cheer team for their state championship. A new championship sign will be installed on the front of the building.
- Congratulations to our girls bowling team, who qualified for state competition, as well as two individual bowlers.
- The wrestling team had three state-qualifying wrestlers: Drew Swihart, A.J. Fielder, and Austyn Hocter.
- Mrs. Amber Cole has been hired as our new varsity volleyball coach.
- Spring sports started today.
- The second annual Quiz Bowl was held at the middle school. The winning team was Everett Marshall, Blake Jones, Logan Cole, and Karson Petrakovitz.
- The 8th grade ski trip was a success and extra adventurous due to the charter bus breaking down. Thanks to Mr. Waltz, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Herwat and Mr. Scott for ensuring the safety of our students; also to Mr. Johnson for delivering water to the bus; Sheriff Schuette and Wexford County Sheriff’s Department for sending a car to help ensure the students were safe in whiteout conditions.
- We will be gearing up for state testing after spring break.
- March is National Athletic Training Month. Thank you to our district’s athletic trainer, Kevin Fleming, for all he does.
- March is Reading Month activities are taking place at the elementary and everyone is having fun.
- Spring break begins next Thursday.
- The May board meeting will be moved to Thursday, May 5th at 6:00 p.m. to allow for winter athletes to be at the board meeting for athletic recognition.
The board members commented on the following:
- The youth football fundraiser had a great turnout, and it was nice to have the community support.
- Columbia Central will be holding a 3-day robotics event, if anyone is interested.
- The MASB will be offering the CBA-101 training again for new board members or anyone wanting a refresher.
- Board members have read to elementary students’ classrooms as guest readers for March is Reading Month.
- The board appreciates the fifth grade field trip opportunity and thinks it is a great bonding experience for students.
- The board appreciates the Superintendent Spotlight recognition of staff and students.
- Thank you to those teachers who are resigning at the end of the school year and good luck in their next adventures. They have done a super job.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
