HANOVERTON — United Local is still apparently a dog friendly campus, even with its new building.

Board members voted Wednesday night to bring their district therapy dog back for another school year during their regular meeting.

Building principals reported that everything is going well in the new digs.

While middle school principal Frank Baker confirmed there are enough desks and tables within classrooms, additional tables are being sought for the cafeteria as some students have to eat in the media center and outside dining area because of seating issues.

This year, homecoming is slated to be held in the cafeteria much to the pleasure of excited seniors who are brainstorming about decorations and potential themes.

So far, the three days of counseling per week through Community Action Agency is going well. There is no cost for the six counselors, which are paid through a grant.

Superintendent Lance Hostetler said they are still compiling a punch list in relation to the new building, which may need spending in the near future. Furniture, fencing along state Route 9, HVAC and roofing needs done on the remodel while updates are still needed for the preschool area.

Estimates are the building project will take almost a year and a half to be completed.

The school board met for a half hour executive session to discuss employment of personnel near the conclusion of the meeting. No action was taken.

The next meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the media center.

In other action, members voted to:

— Accept a $50 donation to boys’ golf from Church Budget;

— Approve compensating guardians for the following students to their private educational institution of choice for the 2025-26 school year: Blakely Gatchel, Megan and Nathan Wittenmyer to Heartland Christian as well as Alyssa Satterfield, Sean Sanders, Daniel Satterfield, Cameron Sanders, Josiah Strawn, Lily Strawn and Katherine Zvaritch to Salem Wesleyan Academy;

— Approve fundraisers for the art club and eighth grade;

— Accept the following volunteers: Jessica Billy, Trina Bryan, Kimberly Cole, Beth Goodyear, Nicole Hull, Taylor Mattevi, Gary Walton and Monica Yoho;

— Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the district and its Ohio Association of Public School Employees unit.

— Accept the agreement with the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for the district to participate in Project Inspire through June 30, 2026.

— Create a district swim team.

— Increase pay of security officers at games from $100 to $140 per event.

— Accept the resignations of Ann Peters, EMS coordinator, and Lyne Mercer, substitute liaison.

— Grant the requested unpaid leave for Danielle Burch, which include Nov. 6-7, Dec. 11-12, Jan. 22-23, Feb 18 and March 30-31.

— Award supplemental contracts to the following individuals: Nome Baker, Jazz Band; Danielle Burch, National Honor Society and Student Counsel advisor; Heather Connor, high school art and freshman class advisor as well as assistant play director; Ann Cooper, head resident educational mentor; Anissa DiLeo, high school Academic Challenge advisor; Tyler Gentry, community outreach advisor; Rosalyn Hardgrove, Ruri-teen Club; Shawn Hicklink, high school SAP coordinator; Valerie Kidder, junior class and sophomore class advisor; Emily Leitza and Aimee Marshall, elementary PBIS coordinators; Beth McGaffick, elementary SAP coordinator; Katherine Merickel, ASL club; Noleen Moore, Key Club and middle school Academic Challenge advisor; Erica Noel, senior class advisor; Sarah Pigza, play advisor for fall and spring as well as middle and high school co-technical advisor; Nicole Rummel, assistant play director; Kristi Urmson, FCCLA advisor; and Stacey Zines, yearbook advisor and MS/HS PBIS coordinator.

— Employ LeAnn Albright as an athletic worker.

— Accept Kristin Reynolds as a volunteer swim coach for the upcoming school year.