COLUMBIANA — An occupancy permit has been granted by the State of Ohio for the new Athletic Center for Crestview Local Schools.

District Superintendent Dan Hill said that the state granted the permit for use of the facility after completing the necessary inspections.

Final site items are being completed at this time and the district is currently in the planning stages for an open house and dedication of the new facility, he added.

The district is also planning to release more details soon about the new PreK-12 campus, which Hill said remains on project schedule.

The district is in the process of completing interior finishes, exterior signage, the gym truss system, window application, and other general items, Hill said.

The board of education was updated about both projects during the recent board meeting.

Hill also updated the board on upcoming events, which include being designated as a Purple Star District on Oct. 1.

The designation is given by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to schools and districts that support students and families connected to the military.

To receive the Purple Star designation, schools must meet rigorous criteria established by the Ohio Purple Star Advisory Board.

Hill also noted the district will be attending the Ed Spaces Scholarship event in Columbus Nov. 4-6. As part of that the district continues to examine the furnishings and use of the English Language Arts and academic and storage options within classrooms being designed, he explained.

The board then approved:

— Placement on a higher teacher pay scale effective the beginning of the 2025-26 school year for Sarah Bacon, ?Madison Brungard, and Alexis Gates-Houser.

— The resignation of Trevor Longfellow, Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach, effective immediately.

— A one year limited contract for the 2025-26 school year for Hollee Gates as Elementary School Activity Funds Cashier.

— The stipend payment to Tobin Bacon, Corey Hill, and Stephanie Stewart.

— Supplemental contracts for Daniel Dougherty, Varsity Assistant Boys Baseball Coach;Ann Hall, high school French Club Advisor; Shawn Louk, Varsity Girls Head Golf Coach; Monica McDonough, middle school Detention Monitor; Sabrina Weber, high school Leo Club Advisor; and Robert Wiery, eighth grade Boys Basketball Coach.

— A pupil activity contract for Emily Boyarko, elementary school Detention Monitor.

— Setting substitute employee salary schedules for the following at: Clock Operator – $15.00 per hour? Scorekeeper Operator – $15.00 per hour? Announcer – $15.00 per hour? Game Assistant – $15.00 per hour

— The following as athletic department help: Toby Bacon, Donna Burnell, Donna Cook, Emily Goerig, Kara Headland, Corey Hill, Herman Miller, Richard Stelts, and Kory Whitacre.

— Brian Orr as non-paid volunteer high school football coach.

— The following people as substitutes: Alisha Auer, Rani Graff, Courtney Foor, Marsha Henry, Cory Kruse, Ayden Leon, and Michele Shaffer.

— Katie Cresanto as substitute bus driver.

— Andrew Crawford, Richard Fawcett, Shawn Louk, Cara Mason, Whitney Mihalik, and Patrick O’Brien as van drivers.

— An electricity supply agreement with Freepoint for January 2026 through December 2029.

— A one year limited contract for Jordan Milhak as high school instructional tutor.

— A supplemental contract for Laura Nappi to serve as resident educator mentor for up to 50 hours of service mentoring new teachers at $22 per hour.

— Tuition reimbursement contracts for side people in the amount of $109 per semester hour and $75 per quarter hour.

— The local policy and plan for the identification and service of children who are gifted for the 2025-26 school year.

The next meeting was set for 5 p.m. Oct. 8.