Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Regular Board Meeting
August 27, 2026
The regular meeting of the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities was held on August 27, 2026, at the Thomas A. Wildey Center, 2040 US Highway 50, Batavia,
Ohio 45103.
President Mary Jane West called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m
All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Janie Pfankuch called the roll. All members were present with the exception of Mr. Thompson who was running late and Mr. Weir who was absent excused.
Resolution 26-74
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Eschmann to approve the amended agenda – adding an executive session following the Directors reports. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
In Mr. Weir absence, Mrs. Jensen was appointed Secretary of the Board for the meeting.
Resolution 26-75
Mrs. Jensen made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus to approve the June 25, 2026; Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
Let the record show, Mr. Thompson joined the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
David Sininger thanked the Safety and Facilities Department Maintenance and Custodial staff for getting the building ready for school.
Resolution 26-76
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann to approve the Operations Report and Payment of Bills. Recap to be made part of the CCBDD Journal, Upon roll call, all members voted yea, with the exception of Mrs. Eschmann who abstained. Motion carried.
Directors submitted their reports to the Board in the Board Packets.
Executive Session
Resolution 26-77
Mrs. Jensen made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann that the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities go into Executive Session pursuant to R.C. 121.22.(G)(1) for the purpose of considering the dismissal, promotion, demotion, or compensation of one or more public employees. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
TIME: 5:49p
Reconvene into Regular Session: TIME: 6:25p
Mrs. West made a statement. Let the Record Show – The Board is back from Executive Session, no actions were taken, and no decisions were made.
Superintendent’s Report
Dan thanked the Board for their 100% representation at the Board Member Inservice Training that took place on August 21, 2026, at the Warren C. Young Center. The Board spoke highly about the training, a lot of information was received
Dan thanked David Thamann and Jeff Weir for taking time to attend the Finance Committee Meeting that met on August 17, 2026, at 12:00p.
Dan reported that most of his report wili be on the Early Retirement Incentive Plan (ERIP). Dan stated, back in June, he shared with everyone Phase [ he was taking in 2027 to slow the budget deficit, particularly following the levy failure in May. This meeting focused on a Phase Il plan to consider how we can slow that gap even further in 2028.
Daye and Dan shared a PowerPoint presentation and recommendation regarding the implementation of an Early Retirement Incentive Plan (ERIP) in 2027, which would fully take effect in 2028. ERIPs are a voluntary program established under Ohio Revised Code Section 145.297 that allows public employers to purchase additional service credit for ekigible employees to accelerate their retirement eligibility. PowerPoint presentation to be made part of the CCBDD Journal.
For an ERIP to have the intended financial impact, we need to carefully evaluate our operations, including which positions may be able to remain unfilled and where we may be able to restructure or reorganize work. Any changes will need to be thoughtfully considered to minimize the impact on the individuals and families we serve while also creating opportunities to reduce personnel costs and improve our long-term financial stability.
Resolution 26-78
Mrs. Eschmann made a motion seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board approve Policy 200 Program Administration as submitted. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-79
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mr. Thamann that the Board approve Policy 800 Public Records as submitted. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-80
Mrs. Jensen made a motion seconded by Mr. Thompson that the Board approve Policy 1500 Service and Support as submitted, Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried,
Resolution 26-81
Mrs. Eschmann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus that the Board approve Policy 1600 Program Health as submitted. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Committee Reports Resolution 26-82
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus to approve the June 25, 2026; Ethics Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
Resolution 26-83
Mr. Thamann made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus to approve the August 17, 2026; Finance Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor, aye. All opposed no. Motion carried.
New Motion
Resolution 26-84
Mrs. Fiscus made a motion seconded by Mrs. Jensen that the CCBDD adopt a two-year Early Retirement Incentive Plan (ERIP) for eligible employees participating in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 145.297 and subject to approval by OPERS. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Liz thanked Megan, Lisa and Angie for all their hard work on putting together The Day in the Ring. It was Awesome!
Megan shared – Damenika Jacobs, a School Age Staff who has wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember. Today, in partnership with Chamberlain LJniversity and Covista, we got to surprise her with the Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarship to Chamberlain’s new Cincinnati campus. Damenika will start her studies this fall. Congrats Damenika, go be the nurse Cincinnati needs.
Adjournment
Resolution 26-85
Mrs. Jensen made a motion seconded by Mrs. Fiscus that the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities adjourn. Upon roll call, all members voted yea. Motion carried.
Time: 7:05 p.m
