Governing Authority Notice

The Governing Authority of Bio-Med Science Academy is soliciting a CMR for the new renovation project at our Kent, Ohio location.  Proposals need to be submitted by 3-13-26 to slammlein@bmsastem.org.

RFP link.

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, 2028

Vice President

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

Secretary/Treasurer

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

Directors

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

Michael Veney
mveney@biomedscienceacademy.org
Elected – Term Expires December 31, 2027

Catherine Blankenship
cchudakoff@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:

• August 19^th 2025
• October 21st 2025

• December 16^th 2025
• January 20^th 2026

Governing Authority Policies

View the Policy Manual  Updated 12-30-25

Student Wellness Plan Link

Title IX

School’s Title IX Coordinator

Bio-Med Science Academy’s CAO: Lindsey McLaughlin

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