Written with the help of AI from the Darke County ESC Governing Board agenda, Monday, November 9, 2026.
Anthony Wayne contract and grant
Under information and discussion, board members are set to talk about money the ESC has received from the Darke County DD over the past four years. The payments were part of a contract under which the ESC took over operations and maintenance of the Anthony Wayne facility. This school year is the last year of that contract.
Mr. Atchley is also set to update the board on Anthony Wayne, where drinking fountains and bathroom faucets have been replaced. He has applied for a grant to cover the mental health contract that provides services to the ACES program and Anthony Wayne. No dollar figures are listed for the DD payments, the contract or the grant.
Special education policies
The superintendent recommends that the board approve the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Special Education Model Policies and Procedures for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. No cost is listed.
Routine items
The superintendent also recommends approving 11 substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year: Amanda Coomer, Jaclynn Desjardins, Bridgette Tenhundfeld, Josie Weaver, Cora Hoggatt, Andrea Crum, Nathania Dallas, Hannah Markley, Melissa Lay-VanDyke, Kelsey Muhlenkamp and Jennifer Shiverdecker.
The board is also due to approve minutes from the October 19, 2026 meeting and the monthly financial reports. No spending totals are given.
How to weigh in
The agenda does not give a start time, a meeting location or any public comment rules for the November 9 meeting. Anyone who wants to be notified of the time and place of board meetings can send self-addressed stamped envelopes to the Board of Education office, and an agenda will be mailed before each meeting.
The next board meeting has been changed to December 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Source: Darke County ESC Governing Board agenda, Monday, November 9, 2026.
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