Ms.King discussed how the schools applied to Generations United's program certification and were accepted as part of their Program as Distinction. 

Ms. King discussed let the board know that Aziz Ahmad, Noree Wright, Jeremy Allen, and Dionne Waggoner packed 20 food bags for families (1/28/26) and delivered the food bags to 34 families to support those families in need during the snow days. 

Ms. Maimone let the board know that parents have reached out during the 4 days the school had snow days stating that students miss school and cannot wait to be back. 

S. Miller opened the floor for public comments, there were none to be made at this time. 

Ms. Lewis (ESCLEW) reminded the board that the 5 year forecast is due January 31st 2026. ESCLEW will be hosting a Public Records Training on April 18th from 9 am to 11 am. Ms. Lewis let the board know that everything was marked compliant during the January site visit. 

Mr. Rado (CMSD) let the board know that March 10th will be the Spring Site Visit. The focus will be around qualitative data questions and there will be small focus groups. Mr. Rado also let the board know there are three board members who have not done their Annual Board Disclosures. 

TIS & NWIS:

• Camp Ho Mita Koda: To provide an all-day programming experience for the GLE8s of both Intergenerational Schools.  The total cost of this trip is $2205 to be split between the schools (TIS = $1102.50, NWIS = $1102.50).  It is a budgeted expense and is to be paid out of General Funds or other monies obtained.  
• MediaWorks: To provide student enrollment video advertisements in four local grocery stores.  Two stores in the Ohio City area and two stores in Buckeye-Woodland from February 2, 2026 to February 2, 2027.  The cost of this video ad is $8800 and is to be split between the schools (TIS=$4400, NWIS=$4400).  This is a budgeted expense and is to be paid out of General Funds or other monies obtained. 

• Draft 26/27 School Calendar 

as stated in each school's Resolution

Mrs. Higbee went over fundraising progress to date and stated that Chance DeWerth has brought in $80,000 in competitive grants for the 25-26 school year. 

Ms. King informed the board know that because of the recent snow days the schools do not have enough testing data. The principals will send an email to the board with the test scores.  

Ms. Farmer discussed how the state changed the forecast timeline. The forecast is normally reviewed in May, which aligned with the budgeting process. The forecast that was presented, showed what the forecast would look like assuming the budget stayed the same.  

Ms. Cascio stated that in late November she sent out the treasurer RFP and received three proposals back. The Finance Advisory Council has the materials and will provide feedback by March. The board members will receive all the documents surrounding the RFP and make the determination during the March Board Meeting.  

Ms. King discussed know about House Bill 114. House Bill 114 will require Kindergartens to be five years old by the first day of school.  

Ms. King stated that our current enrollment is 218 at TIS and 230 at NWIS. TIS is at 98% of the budget and Near West is over the 100% budget. 

Ms. King informed the board know that reenrollment started on January 12th and TIS is already at 35% of reenrolled students. Near West is over 50% reenrolled. As a model we are over 40% reenrolled.

Mr. Nicolay let the board know that there is a possible new board member for the Human Resources Committee. More information to come.