INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 10, 2026

A regular meeting of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District Board of Education was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Indian Hill Community Room, 6855 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243, in accordance with notices sent to each member. Mr. Tullis, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and roll call showed the following members as present:

Mr. Marx		Mr. Schweikert Mr. Tullis

Mrs. Singh Mr. Warfel

Also present were Melissa Stewart, Jim Nichols, Mick Davis, Alex Fries, Lauren Gentene, Amy Campa, Melissa Burgess, Jennifer Theiss-Smith, Heather Higdon, Jenny Burton, Paula Fahrenkamp and others.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Austin Kincaid led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADOPTION OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA (022601) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh to adopt the agenda of the regular business meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

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CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monthly #LeadNow Video: State of Schools

We celebrate the Indian Hill Middle School Future City team for delivering an outstanding performance January 10 at the regional Future City competition held at The Ohio State University, earning second place overall against strong regional competition. In addition to their impressive overall finish, the team also received two special awards: Runner Up – Best Architectural Model and Best Moving Part.

We celebrate Indian Hill High School student Aidan Kincaid and his student-led nonprofit organization, Teens Together, who presented a $10,000 donation to Dayton Children’s Hospital and its Growth Hormone Fund on Friday, January 9, at Dayton Children’s Hospital. The donation supports children diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) by helping offset the high cost of treatment, which can exceed $30,000 annually for many families.

Indian Hill High School has earned College Board AP School Honor Roll Platinum recognition for the 2024–2025 school year, reflecting the school’s commitment to expanding access to rigorous Advanced Placement coursework while supporting student success. Principal Andy Gruber credited the collective efforts of teachers, counselors, administrators, students, and families in creating an accessible, challenging, and supportive AP program. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that successfully welcome more students into AP courses and help prepare them for college readiness and success.

The Indian Hill School District celebrated the beauty of the diversity within our amazing community with our Global Cultural Celebration Week! During the week of January 26, every building across our campus honored the more than 40 different nationalities that comprise our district. Global Cultural Celebration Week happens at each of our buildings and in partnership with our Indian Hill Global Group – a parent-based group supported by the Indian Hill PTO. Our students, grades K-12, enjoy a week-long cultural learning adventure that culminates in the Global Fair.

We congratulate the seven Indian Hill High School students chosen as Semi-Finalists in the prestigious Cincinnati Arts Association Overture Awards, including Owin Abeysinghe, Jinming Gu, Rivvy Green, Vivian Jenkins, Elyse Longbottom, Grace Yu, and Jenisha Rana.

The Indian Hill School District celebrates Indian Hill Elementary School securing six of the top 10 elementary teams in the city and state, including first place in the Stock Market Game, sponsored by the non-profit Alpaugh Family Economics Center, University of Cincinnati (UC). The top-performing team included Deven Athota, Hudson Goss, Mary Blair Williams, and Addix Vandemark. That team finished the 10-week simulation with a total equity of $109,965.62 and will advance to compete in the Spring session for the grand prize.

The Indian Hill Arts Conservatory proudly celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of Indian Hill Middle School and Indian Hill High School students recognized in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Students earned 37 total awards,

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including 11 Gold Key submissions advancing to the national competition, placing these students among the most accomplished young artists and writers in the country. In the Visual Arts category, Indian Hill students received 34 awards. Gold Key honors were awarded to Raisel Green, Mariam Keis, Anna O’Driscoll, Ammara Rahman, Jenisha Rana (two awards), Iris Xu, Clairette Yang, and Olivia Zhao (two awards). In Writing, students earned three awards. Sylvie Gumlaw received both a Gold Key and a Silver Key, and Livy Smith (8th grade) earned a Silver Key, reflecting outstanding achievement in literary arts. All winning Scholastic artwork will be on display at the Art Academy of Cincinnati through February 22, offering the community an opportunity to experience the creativity and talent of Indian Hill students firsthand.

The Indian Hill School District and Indian Hill Entrepreneurs’ Center, in partnership with the BG Charles Young Foundation, hosted the first-ever Brigadier General Charles Young Student Leadership Summit, bringing together more than 115 high school students from 12 school districts across Southwest Ohio for a day dedicated to leadership, learning, and connection. Six months in the making, the Student Leadership Summit was intentionally designed to mirror the types of professional conferences adults often experience, providing students with meaningful exposure to leadership development at a high level.

Mr. Fries, Paula Fahrenkamp, Evelyn Kim, Adele Donnelly and Lucy Strike presented “Authors and Illustrators: A Meaningful Partnership” Presentation

Mr. Davis presented the Five-Year Forecast

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2026-2027 MEMBERSHIP IN THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (022602) – Mr. Marx moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the resolution authorizing the 2026-2027 membership in the OHSAA. Roll call was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE IMPRACTICABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION AND OFFERING PAYMENT TO PARENTS IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION (022603) – Mr. Marx moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following resolution:

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Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

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APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS (022604) – Mr. Marx moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following field trip:

Indian Hill High School Students, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - 3/17/27-3/27/27 Indian Hill High School Swim Team, Canton, Ohio - 2/24/26-2/28/26

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

PERSONNEL ACTIONS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (022605)– Mr. Marx moved, seconded by Mr. Warfel, to approve the following personnel matters as recommended by the Superintendent:

Change of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts
Beth Oancea, MS French Club, from 1.0 FTE to 0.5 FTE, $1,250.00

Change of Contract/Position (2026-2027)
Lateef Johnson from Student Engagement and Campus Life Coordinator to HS Counselor

Approval of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2025-2026) Home Instruction Support, $30.00/hr
Lauren Richardson, Summer Supervision of the Experienceship Program, 20 additional days Carter Modlin, Athletics Intern, $15.00/hour
Sean Bame, Athletics Intern, $15.00/hour Cary Daniel, Baseball Head Coach, $8,500.00 Joe Jude, Baseball JV Head Coach, $6,000.00
Jimmy Rapp, Baseball Assistant Coach, $5,200.00 David Herring, Baseball Assistant Coach, $4,000.00 Phil Said, Softball Head Coach, $8,500.00
Don Flint, Softball Assistant Coach, $4,600.00 Anna Glenn, Softball Assistant Coach, $4,600.00 Brian Phelps, Softball Assistant Coach, Volunteer
Russell Mackey, Girls Lacrosse Head Coach, $8,500.00 Kaila Egan, Girls Lacrosse JV Head Coach, $5,500.00 Jozy Allen, Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $5,500.00 Liliana Casey, Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $5,400.00 AJ Froehlich, Boys Lacrosse Head Coach, $8,500.00 Wyatt Fruland, Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $4,350.00 Jackson Callow, Boys Lacrosse JV Head Coach, $4,800.00
Titan McMullen, Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $4,000.00 Jake Thomas, Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $2,750.00
Benn vanOudenallen, Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $500.00 Michael Piergalski, Boys Tennis Head Coach, $7,000.00 Adam Wolter, Boys Tennis Assistant Coach, $4,000.00
John Schuler, Boys Tennis JV Head Coach, $5,200.00
Brian Schubert, Boys Tennis Varsity Assistant Coach, $1,500.00 Kim Bancsi, Boys Tennis MS Head Coach, $4,000.00
Chris Bannister, Boys Volleyball Head Coach, $8,500.00 Ryan Knuppel, Boys Volleyball Assistant Coach, $4,000.00 Mike Carroll, Boys Volleyball Assistant Coach, $4,000.00 Sandy Gemmel, Unified Track & Field, $2,500.00

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Amy Smart, Unified Track & Field, $2,500.00 Ellen Hughes, Softball Assistant Coach, $4,600.00 Michell Cowherd, Concessions Supervisor, $850.00
Julius King, Concessions Assistant Supervisor, $850.00

Approval of Classified Staff Contracts (2025-2026)
Raya Anderson, EMIS Coordinator, $80,000.00 per year, prorated effective 2/23/26

Retirement
Jennifer Anders, Media Specialist, effective end of 2025-2026 school year

Change of Supplemental/Personal Service Contracts (2025-2026) Monika DeRoussel, Indoor Track & Field Head Coach, $300.00 Jackie McCarthy, Indoor Track & Field Assistant Coach, $1,500.00

Tuition Reimbursement
Beth Kamen, University of Pacific, $316.00

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (022606) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2026, regular meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (022607) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2026, special meeting. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS (022608) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the financial reports as presented for the month ended January 31, 2026. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES USING THE SOUTHWESTERN OHIO EDUCATIONAL PURCHASING COUNCIL FOR THE BIDDING PROCESS (022609) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of school buses using the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council for the bidding process:

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Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS (022610) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the following contracts for 2025-2026 school year:

Rush Truck Centers, two regular buses at $170,360.00 each

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL TO PAY NOW/THEN INVOICES (022611) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the payment of the following now/then invoices:

Silco Fire & Security, Installation of kitchen hood, $3,038.33 Mike Castrucci Ford, Repair of Van, $9,088.95

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF APPROPRIATION(S) (022612) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the following changes:

Increase Fund 018 (Public School Support) by $19,200.00 Increase Fund 022 (District Agency Funds) by $15,000.00 Increase Fund 035 (Severance) by $50,000.00
Increase Fund 070 (Capital Projects) by $25,000.00
Increase Fund 300 (District Managed Student Activities) by $175,000.00 Increase Fund 499 (School Safety and Security) by $62,397.68
Increase Fund 516 (Title VI-B IDEA) by $73,727.92 Increase Fund 572 (Title I) by $432.74
Increase Fund 584 (Student Support & Academic Enrichment) by $745.56 Increase Fund 587 (IDEA-Preschool) by $33.02
Increase Fund 590 (Improving Teacher Quality) by $3,744.95

Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS (022613) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to accept the following donations:

IH Boosters, Athletics, Discretionary Purchases, $28,000.00 IH Boosters, Arts, Discretionary Purchases, $18,000.00
IH Foundation, Lacrosse, $25,000.00 IH Foundation, Football, $25,000.00

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Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

APPROVAL OF THE FIVE-YEAR FORECAST AND ASSUMPTIONS (022614) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to approve the five-year forecast and assumptions, as presented. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE JUNE 23rd, 2026 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TO JUNE 15, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. (022615) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mrs. Singh, to approve the resolution to change the Board of Education meeting date. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

Mr. Tullis reviewed the schedule of Board committee meetings for 2026 and provided a brief overview of the committees and their planned meeting timelines. He also shared an update on the Superintendent search, including the current progress and next steps in the process. Mr. Tullis noted that the Board will continue to receive updates as the search moves forward.

ADJOURNMENT (022616) – Mr. Warfel moved, seconded by Mr. Marx, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Indian Hill Board of Education at 7:58 p.m. Roll call vote was as follows:

Mr. Marx, aye		Mr. Schweikert, aye Mr. Tullis, aye

Mrs. Singh, aye Mr. Warfel, aye

__________________________________________ Board President

______________________________________________ CFO/Treasurer

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