The dream of all students on one campus is coming true
Dr. Derek Varansky
The Tuscarawas Valley Board of Education approved a resolution for the contractual agreement for Regional Cooperative Programs for the 2024-25 year. During the Aug. 13 meeting, the board agreed to participate in a cooperative program for audiology. The contract is for one year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, at a cost of $2,717 through the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center.
The board entered into an owner and architect agreement with Cordogan Clark and Associates Inc., formerly Lesko, for renovation at the administrative building, former high school, to construct a school-based health clinic at a cost of $1,850,000 and an agreement to oversee alternate renovations and upgrades to the facility based on available funding. The funds are being provided through a grant.
“The Tusky Valley dream of all students on one campus is coming true, and we look forward to welcoming our students, families and community into their new school,” Superintendent Dr. Derek Varansky said. “The facility has been designed to enhance academic programming to provide each student with the knowledge and skills necessary for our students, staff and community to enjoy for generations to come.”
The elementary school grand opening and ribbon cutting will be Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and a self-guided tour will be held immediately after the grand opening.
The board also did the following:
—Approved a one-year lease agreement with Nest Pediatric Therapy Services for rental of room 132 in the administrative building, effective Sept. 1, 2024, to Aug. 31, 2025.
—Accepted donations of $5,000 from the Zimmerman Foundation for Project Lead the Way; $2,000 from OHSAA for athletics; $1,000 from Class of 1962 for band, OAPSE and outdoor furniture; three ceiling fans for the Legacy Center from Cathy Oryszak; and TV memorabilia from Brenda Blausenhauer Haueter in memory of Ken (Bo) Haueter.
—Granted a one-year contract to Courtney Rae, bus driver, effective Aug. 28.
—Approved an unpaid leave of absence to Megan Sams from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11, 2024, and from March 17 through April 14, 2025.
—Approved the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban at an approximate cost of $65,000.
—Entered into a contract with Impact Academy for students attending for the 2024-25 school year at a rate of $109 per day.
—Approved pay to transportation coordinator Scott Pennell and the substitute bus driver rate for hours he drives a school bus on behalf of the district before 6 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and any other hours he drives for the district.
—Approved the bus driver and transportation handbook guidelines.
—Gave approval to a one-year lease agreement with Cardinal Rehab for rental of room 132 in the administration building Sept. 1, 2024, through Aug. 31, 2025.
—Entered into a service contract with Stark County Educational Service Center for any excess cost as calculated by the SCESC for services rendered according to the fee schedule in the district office.
—Approved 32 substitutes for all classified substitute positions, pending verification of all credentials.
—Granted one-year supplemental contracts to Chase Cooper, assistant football; Joel Godwin, middle school volleyball; and Gabby Crum, middle school volleyball, volunteer.
—Rescinded the supplemental contract for Aaron Salapack, co-assistant soccer, approved at the June 10 meeting.
—Issued one-year supplemental coaching contracts to Nick Stotzer, Cade Adams, Dutch Kocher, Nick Hicks and Noah Allen, all assistant football; Jason Johnson, Rob Bowers and Corey Johnson, middle school football; Stephen Donley, co-assistant soccer; and Corresse Huntsman, middle school volleyball.
Other information
The Back-To-School Bash will be held Aug. 23 from 4-6 p.m. at the TV administration building.
The middle school-high school open house will be Aug. 29 from 4-6 p.m.
The first day of school is Sept. 3.
Board member Sally Green gave an Ohio School Board Association update on upcoming legislation.
The next regular board meeting will be held Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the district board room, the former band room at the entrance closest to the stadium.