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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
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. Yeagpaer
cyeager@biomedscienceacademy.org
Appointed – Term Expires December 31, 2027
Governing Authority Meetings
Past Meeting Minutes:
- August 19th 2025
- October 21st 2025
Upcoming Meetings:
All meetings are held at the Rootstown Campus (2nd floor) starting at 6:00pm.
Agendas will be linked before the Board meetings.
- December 16th 2025
- January 20th 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