Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Regular Board Meeting
February 26, 2026
The regular meeting of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities was held on February 26, 2026v at the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 US Highway 50, Batavia, Ohio 45103.
President Mary Jane West called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Janie Pfankuch called roll. All members were present with the exception of Mrs. Jensen and Mr. Thompson; both were absent excused.
Resolution 26-14
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mr. Weir to approve the agenda as presented, Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-15
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann to approve the January 22, 2026, Reorganizational Board Meeting Minutes. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried
Resolution 26-16
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann to approve the January 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes. All in favor, aye. All opposed, no. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-17
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mr. Weir that the Board approve the Operations Report and Payment of Bills. Recap to be made part of the CCBDD Journal. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
The Board thanked the Director’s for their time and effort on writing their reports.
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Lisa distributed a flyer showing events that will take place throughout the month of March.
Resolution 26-18
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board approve the Directors Reports as presented in the Board packet. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
Board Member Training is scheduled for August 21, 2026, from 10:00a — 2:00p and will be held at the Young Center Warren County.
Finance Committee wilt hold a meeting in March. Date and Time to be determined.
State Accreditation Review will take place on March 1 1 & 12, 2026. Dan thanked the Directors for all their hard work in preparing for the review. Afton Direnzi, QA Coordinator, is the Lead person for the review.
Dan shared with the Board a PowerPoint presentation on Funding the Future: it outlines preliminary County Board Fiscal Sustainability proposals created by a representative group of County Board leaders with coordination from the Ohio Association of County Boards. PowerPoint presentation attached.
Resolution 26-19
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann that the Board approve Policy 300 — Personnel as presented. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-20
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board approve Policy 700 PASRR as presented. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-21
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann that the Board approve the Mission, Vision and Philosophy as presented, Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-22
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board approve the Clermont County Board of Devefopmental Disabilities to provide School Age Services for the 2026-2027 school year and bill at a rate of 100% of non-reimbursed costs to the incounty school districts and 100% of non-reimbursed costs to the out-of-county school districts for the 2026-2027 school year. Upon roll call, all members voted yea, with the exception of Mr, Weir, who abstained. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-23
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann that the Board approve the School Age Calendar for the 2026 — 2027 school year as presented. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-24
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mr. Weir that the Board approve the Superintendent’s Report as presented. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried
Committee Report
Resolution 26-25
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus to approve the January 22, 2026, Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes. All in favor, aye. All opposed, no. Motion carried.
Dan welcomed Julie White to the meeting.
Megan announced that Julie White, Instructor at Wi/dey, was nominated by the family of kindergartener Bentley Bodkins for creating an intentional and inclusive environment. She makes sure that Bentley feels like any other student, fully included, celebrated, and supported That impact truly matters to their family.
Julie will receive a visit from the Author Ashley Shinho/ster
A plate of cookies from Fireworks Bakery out of Sharonville And an autographed copy of the book B U Bear
Congratulations, Julie!
Adjournment
Resolution 26-26
Mr. Weir made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann that the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities adjourn. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
