Kenston board approves routine financial and personnel items; supplemental contracts pass 3–2

The Kenston Local Schools Board of Education disposed of routine financial and personnel business at its Dec. 15 meeting, carrying several items by motion and roll call.

The board approved financial items 9.1–9.6 (including small donations and routine payments) by motion and roll call. During review a member questioned a $3 donation entry for the athletic department to confirm it was not a typo; the board confirmed the $3 figure in the meeting record.

On personnel matters the board approved substitutes and classified personnel items. Supplemental contracts (agenda items 12.1–12.5) generated discussion; one board member criticized the supplemental process and raised concerns about recurring assignments and potential pension padding. The board moved and seconded the supplemental packet and, after roll call, approved items 12.1–12.5 by a 3–2 vote (motion carries 3–2). A speaker recorded votes and an abstention on prior minutes approvals for separate November meeting minutes earlier in the agenda.

Other agenda items, including Program of Studies 2026–27 and special‑education contracted services, were approved later in the meeting by recorded roll calls. The board did not take action on contracting for PI projects at this meeting; final awards were described as returning to the board after bids and quotes are complete.