Governing Authority

The Governing Authority of Bio-Med Science Academy is comprised of appointed members with varying terms. Their role is to provide guidance on policy and planning for the Academy as representatives of the community and the partnering institutions of higher education.

The Governing Authority meets on the third Tuesday of every odd month at 6 p.m. Room 3021 of Bio-Med Science Academy, unless otherwise announced.

Governing Authority Members

President

Aaron Kurchev
akurchev@biomedscienceacademy.org
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2025

Vice President

Lisa Testa, Ph.D.
ltesta@biomedscienceacademy.org
Appointed – Term Expires December 31, 2027

Secretary/Treasurer

Thea Sears
tsears@biomedscienceacademy.org
Appointed – Term Expires December 31, 2024

Directors

Carlos Fuentes
cfuentes@biomedscienceacademy.org 
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2026

Larry Johnson
ljohnson@biomedscienceacademy.org
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2024

Catherine Blankenship
cchudakoff@biomedscienceacademy.org
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2026

Tammy M. Slusser
tslusser@biomedscienceacademy.org
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2026

Dr. Caitlin R. Yeager
cyeager@biomedscienceacademy.org
Appointed – Term Expires December 31, 2027

Governing Authority Meetings

Archived Board Minutes

Past Meeting Minutes:

• January 16th, 2024
  • Organizational 
  • Regular Meeting
• March 19th, 2024
• May 21^st, 2024
• June 18th, 2024 – Cancelled
• June 29th – Special Meeting
• August 20^th 2024
• September 17^th 2024
• October 15^th 2024

• December 17^th 2024
• January 21^st 2025

Governing Authority Policies

View the Policy Manual  Updated 10-15-2024

Student Wellness Plan

Title IX

School’s Title IX Coordinator

Bio-Med Science Academy’s CAO: Stephanie Lammlein

Address: 4211 St. Rt. 44  Rootstown, Ohio 44272

Phone: 330-325-6186

Email: titleIX@biomedscienceacademy.org

Title IX training:

            The Academy’s Title IX team was trained through Bricker & Eckler L

• K-12 Title IX Coordinator/administrator training
• K-12 Title IX Investigator training
• K-12 Title IX decision-maker training
• K-12 Title IX report writing for investigators and decision-makers