Morgan County School District, UT

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will review financial reports and proposed insurance rates effective January 1, 2027. The board is also deciding on several personnel contracts, resignations, and a first reading of multiple policy updates.

• Purchase of one 77-passenger bus for $129,951.00 using permanent improvement funds
• Proposed insurance rates effective 01/01/2027, including Medical at $1,388.21 (Single) and $3,051.87 (Family)
• First reading of new policies JHCD-R(3) and KKAA, and updates to 21 existing policies
• Approval of supplemental contracts for Key Club, Student Council, and Esports advisors
• Authorization to use GovDeals for online auctions of items in Morgan High School

The Board authorized the purchase of a 72-passenger bus and approved insurance rates effective January 1, 2027. Several personnel contracts, resignations, and first readings of policy updates were also approved. The Board also authorized the use of GovDeals for online auctions of items at Morgan High School.

• Approved purchase of one 72-passenger bus for $129,951.00 (4-0)
• Approved insurance rates effective 01/01/2027 (4-0)
• Approved September 2026 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved first reading of new and updated district policies (4-0)
• Approved usage of GovDeals for online auctions at Morgan High School (4-0)
• Approved various certified and classified employment contracts and transfers (4-0)
• Accepted resignations of Zachery Bolyard and Abby Boone (4-0)
• Approved usage of audio recordings as administrative aids (4-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education holds a special meeting on Oct 1, 2026 at the Morgan Local Central Office. The main item is a superintendent recommendation to approve a declaration of urgent necessity with The Motz Group, LLC for the stadium field replacement turf project, plus authorization of applicable insurance deductible payments. The agenda also includes opening procedures, a possible executive session, and adjournment. No dollar amounts, vote results, or executive session topics are specified in the agenda.

• Vote on declaring urgent necessity with The Motz Group, LLC for the stadium field replacement turf project
• Authorization of applicable insurance deductible payments tied to the turf project
• Possible executive session covering personnel, property, legal, or bargaining matters (specific topic left blank)
• Board roll call includes Bellville, Copeland, Griffin, Kutscherenko, and Shaner

The Morgan Local Board of Education held a special meeting on October 1, 2026. The board unanimously approved a declaration of urgent necessity for the stadium field replacement turf project with the Motz Group, LLC. This approval also authorized the payment of applicable insurance deductibles for the project.

• Approved declaration of urgent necessity for stadium turf replacement with Motz Group, LLC (5-0)
• Authorized applicable insurance deductible payments for the turf project (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at Morgan South Elementary School. The board is expected to take action on financial reports, a permanent appropriation for the 2026-2027 school year, a bus purchase, and various employment contracts and resignations. Public participation is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allotted five minutes.

• Approve permanent appropriation for 2026-2027 school year at fund level
• Approve purchase of one 72-passenger bus for $144,428 using permanent improvement funds
• Accept resignations from Loretta Davis (TBT Lead), Jason Mardis (Esports Advisor), and Kathryn Myers (Junior Class Advisor)
• Approve classified employee transfers and new probationary contracts
• Approve legal services contract for contingency-based prosecution of claims related to 'Adolescent Social Media' and 'Video Game Addiction'

The Board approved the 2026-2027 Permanent Appropriation Measure and several personnel contracts. Key approvals included a new 72-passenger bus and a contingency-based legal contract to prosecute claims regarding adolescent social media and video game addiction.

• Approved purchase of one 72-passenger bus for $144,428.00 (5-0)
• Approved legal services contract to prosecute 'Adolescent Social Media' and 'Video Game Addiction' claims on contingency (5-0)
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved 8th grade trip to Gettysburg, PA and Washington DC for May 2027 (5-0)
• Approved Early Childhood Entitlement Services schedule for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Service Center for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Loretta Davis, Jason Mardis, and Kathryn Myers (5-0)
• Approved various classified transfers, probationary contracts, and volunteers (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will meet to consider approving an updated five-year financial forecast. The board may also enter into an executive session to discuss various confidential personnel or legal matters.

• Approval of updated five-year forecast
• Potential executive session regarding personnel or legal matters

The Morgan Local Board of Education held a special meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, convened at 5:02 p.m. The Board approved an updated five-year forecast, recorded as Minute Book Supplement 26-17, following a financial update and treasurer report by Cody Palmer. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved updated five-year forecast (5-0), recorded as Minute Book Supplement 26-17
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at Morgan East Elementary. The board will vote on financial reports, a five-year forecast, a new mileage rate, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. Staff will also present on a summer camp and a new routing system.

• Approve financial reports for July 2026 and five-year forecast
• Approve new mileage rate of $0.76 per mile effective July 1, 2026
• Accept retirement of bus driver Jody Greuey (29 years) and resignation of Athletic Director Tara Newton
• Approve certified contracts for Tara Newton (Art) and Angie Thomas (Intervention Specialist)
• Approve agreement with Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center for FY27

The Morgan Local Board of Education approved the five-year forecast, a resolution accepting budget commission rates, an updated salary grid, and a new mileage rate. The board also accepted retirements, resignations, and a termination, and approved numerous administrative, certified, and classified employment contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Bus routes and points of safety were approved, along with an agreement with MVESC and an invoice for ERate-eligible hardware.

• Approved five-year forecast (5-0)
• Approved updated administrative salary grid (5-0)
• Approved new mileage rate of $0.76/mile effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of bus driver Jody Greuey (5-0)
• Accepted 5 resignations including Athletic Director Tara Newton (5-0)
• Approved 2-year administrative contract for Kolby Rayner as Athletic Director (5-0)
• Approved bus drivers, routes, and points of safety for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved MVESC cooperative education services agreement (4-0-1 abstention)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on routine district business including financial reports, personnel actions, meal prices for 2026-2027, and a maintenance agreement renewal. The meeting also includes a legislative update and public participation period up to 30 minutes.

• Approve meal prices: $1.85 K-12 breakfast, $3 adult breakfast; $2.60 K-5 lunch, $2.90 6-12 lunch, $5 adult lunch for 2026-2027
• Approve Enervise maintenance agreement renewal not to exceed $10,860 for July 2026–June 2027
• Accept resignations of three staff: Cody Meadows (teacher/MHS), Kristen Morrow (teacher/MHS), Sophia Smith (7th girls basketball coach)
• Hire Emily Duplantis as Language Arts teacher at MHS (pending certification) on a 1-year limited contract, and Christine Helle as Transportation Manager (2-year contract)
• Approve changes to Morgan High School student handbook for 2026-2027

The Morgan Local Board of Education unanimously approved all agenda items, including accepting three resignations, hiring a certified teacher and a transportation manager, approving meal prices for 2026-2027, and renewing a maintenance agreement with Enervise for up to $10,860. The board also authorized the Online Day Plan and approved student handbook changes. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved financial reports for June 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Cody Meadows, Kristen Morrow, and Sophia Smith (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Manager job description (5-0)
• Employed Emily Duplantis (Language Arts) and Jared Heagen (Vocational Ag) for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved two-year contract for Christine Helle as Transportation Manager and transfers for Tricia Hanson and Candace Goins (5-0)
• Approved athletic supplemental contract for Jason Drobina as Head Softball coach (5-0)
• Approved meal prices: breakfast $1.85 K-12/$3.00 adult; lunch $2.60 K-5/$2.90 6-12/$5.00 adult (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will vote on purchasing a FANUC robotic training system for $63,295, approve the 2026-2027 pay scale for various positions, and authorize year-end financial adjustments. Personnel actions include accepting a retirement and two resignations, as well as hiring two certified teachers. The board will also consider a $21,840 agreement for GAAP conversion and set a new mileage rate of $0.725 per mile.

• Purchase of FANUC CRX-10iA Collaborative Robotic Training System from IST for $63,295
• Approve 2026-2027 pay scale for substitutes, bus drivers, and other staff
• Approve agreement with Local Government Services for GAAP conversion up to $21,840
• Approve $165,000 transfer from General Fund to Cafeteria Fund
• Accept retirement of Superintendent's Secretary Alison Rucker effective 12/31/2026

The Morgan Local Board of Education unanimously approved a $63,295 purchase of a FANUC CRX-10iA Collaborative Robotic Training System for Morgan High School's engineering and robotics programs. The board also approved the 2026-2027 pay scale, a $142,438 insurance premium, and several personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new hires. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $63,295 FANUC CRX-10iA Collaborative Robotic Training System purchase (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 pay scale for substitute, athletic, and other positions (5-0)
• Approved $142,438 property, fleet, and cyber liability insurance premium (5-0)
• Approved $21,840 GAAP conversion agreement with Local Government Services (5-0)
• Approved $165,000 transfer and $13,340.87 advance to Cafeteria Fund, $13,931.97 transfer to MHS Athletics (5-0)
• Approved $0.725 per mile district mileage rate effective July 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of Alison Rucker, Superintendent's Secretary, effective 12/31/2026 (5-0)
• Approved resignations of Jordan Lent and Suzanne Roberts (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Board will review financial reports and vote on a temporary appropriation for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes decisions on administrative wage grids, staff resignations, and new employment contracts.

• Temporary Appropriation measure for 2026-2027 School Year (FY26) recorded as Minute Book Supplement 26-13
• Approval of administrative wage grid (Minute Book Supplement 26-08)
• Change fund approvals including $2,000 for MHS Athletics and $150 for MHS Cafeteria
• Acceptance of retirement for Transportation Director Russell Clifton effective 08/31/2026
• Employment of Theresa Gause as Dean of Students effective 8/1/2026

The Morgan Local Board of Education approved a new negotiated agreement with the Morgan Local Education Association (MLEA) for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, following MLEA's ratification vote of 59 yea and 8 nay. The board also approved numerous personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, new hires, and a reduction in force for two classified employees. Several contracts and purchases were approved, including agreements with Imagine Learning, Allwell Behavioral Health, and a FANUC robotic training system.

• Approved new MLEA negotiated agreement for 2026-2029 (4-0)
• Approved $46,985.75 Imagine Learning agreement for grades 9-12 (4-0)
• Approved $20,556.13 Imagine Learning agreement for grades 6-8 (4-0)
• Approved $63,295.00 purchase of FANUC robotic training system (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 contract with Allwell Behavioral Health Services (4-0)
• Approved reduction in force for Jennifer Curtis and Maggie Paxton (4-0)
• Accepted retirement of Transportation Director Russell Clifton (4-0)
• Approved $38,726.75 Science Fusion Ohio materials for grades 3-8 (4-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at Morgan West Elementary School to conduct standard business including approving financial reports, accepting retirements and resignations, and voting on new staff contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also hear presentations on the MRSS program and Real World Project Scenarios from staff.

• Approve financial reports for April 2026 including bank reconciliation and cash summary
• Accept retirement of Kelly Sites (Custodian/MMS) effective 08/01/2026
• Approve resignations of 6 staff members including Mary Ash (Guidance Counselor/MMS) and Maala Goss (Teacher/MHS)
• Vote on summer positions and new teacher contracts for 2026-2027 including Crystal Levan and Denise Raffa
• Approve additional paid days for middle/high school staff and bus drivers for August 2026 orientation sessions

The Morgan Local Board of Education approved a partnership with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office to place an armed School Resource Officer at Morgan High School and other schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved numerous personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, new contracts, and athletic supplemental contracts. Several agreements were approved, including a behavioral health counselor MOU with Muskingum Valley Health Center, two agreements with Morgan Behavioral Health Choices, and a contract with Inter-State Studio for school photography. The board also approved the 2026-2027 Morgan High School Course of Study, new athletic event admission and season pass rates, and second reading of four policy updates.

• Approved partnership with Morgan County Sheriff's Office for armed SRO (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Muskingum Valley Health Center for behavioral health counselor at MHS (5-0)
• Approved two MBHC agreements for prevention services, costs not to exceed $60,840 and $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Morgan High School Course of Study (5-0)
• Approved athletic event admission and season pass rates for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved second reading of policies on AI, overdose reversal drugs, and more (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of Kelly Sites, custodian at MMS, effective 08/01/2026 (5-0)
• Approved resignations of 6 staff members, including teachers and bus drivers (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

This regular meeting includes action items on financial reports, workers' compensation group membership, healthcare provider renewal, retirements, resignations, non-renewal of all supplemental contracts and substitutes, and employment contracts for teachers and administrators. A staff presentation by East Elementary students is also scheduled.

• Non-renew all supplemental contracts and substitutes effective end of 2025-26 fiscal year
• Approve membership in Ohio School Comp Workers' Compensation Group with $1,895 enrollment fee and projected savings of $24,644
• Approve renewal of healthcare providers (Medical Mutual, Express Scripts, Vision Service Plan, ALR Insurance) for May 2026-April 2027
• Accept retirements of Cynthia Barringer (26 years) and Debra Shaw (39 years)
• Approve resignations of four staff members (Crosten, Fitzgerald, Larrick, Smallwood)

The Morgan Local Board of Education approved a wide range of routine personnel, financial, and operational items, including the list of 110 students recommended for graduation. The board also approved the high school ELA curriculum quote of $67,351.10, a workers' compensation group membership, and several staff contracts and trips.

• Approved 110 Morgan High School graduates for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $67,351.10 ELA curriculum quote (5-0)
• Approved Ohio School Comp Workers' Compensation Group membership with $1,895 fee (5-0)
• Approved healthcare provider renewals for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Accepted retirements of Cynthia Barringer and Debra Shaw (5-0)
• Approved administrative contracts for Pierce, Shriver, and Tom (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 certified and classified employment contracts (5-0, with abstentions on related items)
• Approved multiple out-of-state and overnight student trips (5-0)

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will consider approving a new Career Navigator Teacher position at Morgan High School and a $34,554.25 contract with META Solutions for core services, plus a $4,503.70 INFOhio Library Services agreement. The board will also discuss preschool updates, approve financial reports, and hold a first reading of policy updates on overdose reversal drugs, graduation requirements, and head lice. Other action items include a TransAct Communications routing subscription and an out-of-state trip for the Winter Flag Corps.

• Approve META Solutions Core Services contract for $34,554.25 and INFOhio Library Services for $4,503.70
• Create new grant-aided Career Navigator Teacher position at Morgan High School
• Approve TransAct Communications EZRouting subscription for 5 years starting July 1, 2026
• First reading of policy updates: EBDE overdose reversal drugs, IKF graduation requirements, JHCCB head lice
• Approve out-of-state trip for Morgan High School Winter Flag Corps to Ravenswood, West Virginia

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will review financial reports, a four-year forecast, and a proposal to require board approval for any single transaction exceeding $50,000. The board will also consider several certified and classified employment contracts and the retirement of a principal.

• Proposed spending limit requiring board approval for transactions over $50,000 (MB-26-06)
• Proposed tutoring rate of $14.00 per hour for classified employees and substitutes
• Retirement of Jeffrey Bragg, Principal/MMS, effective 10/1/2026
• Proposed $500.00 supplemental contract for mentor John Robbins
• Rescinding of MB 25-10, the resolution to implement a spending freeze

MORGAN LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

The Morgan Local Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect a president and vice-president for 2026, appoint liaisons, and set the regular meeting schedule for the year. The board will also hold a public hearing and adopt the tax budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. A separate regular meeting will follow with approval of minutes and public participation.

• Election of Board President and Vice-President for 2026
• Appointment of Legislative Liaison to OSBA and Student Achievement Liaison
• Setting 2026 regular meeting dates and locations (e.g., Jan 12 at Morgan High School, Feb 17 at Morgan South Elementary)
• Public hearing and adoption of the tax budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year (Minute Book Supplement 26-01)
• Federal Part B IDEA funds available for public comment