COLUMBIANA — Batting cages have been installed at the Crestview Athletic Facility and activities are already scheduled for use, Athletic Director Casey Bogerd said.

Bogerd mentioned the athletic facility update during the regular board of education meeting in February.

He said that teams planning to use the new batting cages include both school athletic and community teams.

“Youth baseball, softball, and soccer have and will continue to utilize the facility for its intended purpose,” he said.

In other matters during the meeting, the board approved the five-year financial forecast.

The forecast presented by District Treasurer Charlene Mercure shows the district’s revenue increasing slightly over the next five years while expenditures will increase significantly, although this is subject to change as state funding and other income streams change.

Revenue from other income sources were not factored into the forecast just yet as changes to state laws will have an impact on school funding.

For example, Mercure said in the financial report that because the new accelerated February filing deadline for school district forecasts and the Ohio Department of Taxations deadline of April 20 “are misaligned, authoritative data concerning HB 186’s official impact on our district will not be received as of the filing of this forecast.”

She said the district has estimated revenues and expenses based on the limited data available and understanding of this legislation.

“As authoritative data concerning HB 186 is made available to the district changes may need to be made to the forecast that may or may not be significant,” she said in the financial report.

HB 186 is designed to keep property tax increases from surpassing inflation.

In other business during the meeting, the board approved:

— The Athletic Facility Coverage Rate for the school year 2025-26 at the rate of $15 per hour.

— Supplemental contracts for Brady Amerson, CHS Overnight Field Trip Advisor (NYC Band/Choir Trip) ;Jill Colaneri, CHS Varsity Assistant Track Coach; Andrew Crawford, CHS Spring Musical Assistant; Mark Fabian, CHS Varsity Assistant Track Coach; Ty Holland, CMS Assistant Track Coach; Alannah Smith, CHS Credit Recovery & College Credit Plus Learning Coordinator; Kory Whitacre, CMS Boys Track Coach; and Robert Wiery, CMS Girls Track Coach.

— Pupil activity contract for Maura Belding as CHS Varsity Assistant Track Coach.

— The following personnel for athletic department event positions for 2025-26 school year: Maura Belding, Tony Dolan, Sarah Finch, Cory Hill, Tristan Huff,Todd Kibby and Stephen Richards, all for athletic facility coverage.

— Jonathan Beveridge as high school, middle school and elementary school substitute.

— The amended agreement with Youngstown State University for field and clinical experiences.

— A one-year limited contract for Amy Blakeman as CMS/CHS Secretary, High School Activity Fund Cashier, and Middle School Activity Fund Cashier.

— Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for Crestview High School and Crestview Middle School.

— The Crestview Local Policy and Plan for the Identification and Service of Children who are gifted.

— Revising the 2025-2026 school year calendar to include any needed make-up days at the end of the school year, beginning June 1, 2026.

— The purchase of a used bus from Myers Equipment up to $40,000 which is below the competitive bidding limit.

The next meeting was set for 5 p.m. March 16.