MINUTES OF THE MARGARETTA BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE) SPECIAL SESSION OF THE NEW FACILITY AND DISTRICT UPDATE OF JUNE 20, 2023.

The Margaretta BOE met in a special session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Margaretta Elementary School, 5906 W Bogart Road, Castalia, Ohio.

Mr. Sutorius called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. requesting roll call by Mrs. Keegan:

Mr. Hula:
Mr. Schoenegge: Mrs. Tucker:
Mr. Sutorius:

Present Present Present Present

Mr. Warner was excused from the meeting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited after roll call.

Mr. Kurt addressed the board and the crowd about the status of the district, the district’s strategic plan, literacy initiative, and a general district overview, etc.

Mr. Keven Wise, the Elementary Principal, then went over the school year’s activities, literacy initiatives, targeted instruction, robotics competitions, career exploration visits, academic challenge, art show, etc. that had occurred at the elementary this last school year. He also introduced his new staff for next year.

Dr. Jennifer Theis, MS/HS Principal, also talked about the MS/HS literacy initiatives and focus on reading and writing, Academic Challenge, band and music activities, athletics accomplishments, mental health initiatives, FFA, career fairs, You science, etc. and introduced the new staff next year.

Mrs. Keegan then gave the current status and history of the new facility building project, the status of the Nexus pipeline appeal at the Supreme Court and a brief update of the current financial state of the district.

Mr. Kurt then summarized the information and opened up for questions. Having no questions the meeting was concluded with a motion from Mr. Hula, and seconded by Mrs. Tucker to adjourn the meeting; Roll call: Mr. Hula: aye, Mr. Schoenegge: aye, Mrs. Tucker: aye, and Mr. Sutorius: aye. Adjourning at 8:04 p.m.

The next regular BOE meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Board Office, 305 S. Washington St., Castalia, Ohio 44824

Respectfully Submitted

_________________________ Brian Sutorius
Board President

______________________ Diane Keegan
Treasurer

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