Chardon BOE Holds Special Meeting on the Search for New Treasurer/CFO
Chardon Board of Education Special Meeting - August 31, 2026
Meeting Details: The Special Meeting of the Chardon Board of Education was held at 5:30 pm in the Board Conference Room of the Chardon Board of Education, 428 North St., Chardon OH 44024. Here is the link to the available Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Click on the meetings tab on the right to access the Agendas and Minutes. There was no virtual option or video for this Special Meeting
Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm.
Opening, Roll Call and Welcome This meeting is being held in accordance with Section 3313.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Attendance: Board President Karen Blankenship, Board Vice President Andrea Clark and members James Midyette, Gordon Landies (virtually), Ash Galhotra.
Staff in Attendance: Superintendent Dr. Michael Hanlon, Treasurer Deb Armbruster
Others in Attendance: Ryan Pendleton of Finding Leaders and this Observer
Adoption of the Agenda - Approved
Pledge of Allegiance
Hearing of the Public on Agenda Items Only- none
Board agendas and minutes are available online.
Executive Session - The board voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of an employee.
Mrs. Blankenship announced that there would be no action taken following the Executive Session. Mr.
Pendleton remained in the room for the Executive Session.
Ms. Armbruster confirmed to this Observer that Mr. Pendleton’s firm, Finding Leaders, is conducting the search for the new Treasurer/CFO. Observer Note: Ms. Armbruster had previously announced her retirement, scheduled for March 2027.
The next meeting is the Regular Meeting scheduled for September 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Chardon Transportation and Business Affairs Center at 400 Washington Street in Chardon
Observer: Gail Roussey
Editor & Reviewer: Sarah McGlone
Date submitted: September 9, 2026
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