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Dr. Cruz, who led the presentation, said the high-school guide was reorganized to put graduation requirements first, followed by academic-program descriptions and course descriptions. She described four proposed high-school changes: renaming “Teaching Professions” to “Education Professions,” expanding it to a two-year course beginning in junior year, partnering with Cleveland State to offer College Credit Plus (CCP) for the course and targeting participants for the district’s Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship; adding a senior-level Pathway to Success course to support transition to employment (resume writing, interview skills and a 12-point industry credential via the Rise Up curriculum); reinstating a previously taught History of Cleveland course; and adding Ceramics II as a follow-up to Ceramics I, with differentiated assignments so students can take both in the same period.

For middle school, Cruz said the district will replace a Project Lead The Way medical-technology elective previously taught in sixth grade with a design-and-modeling elective, based on teacher and student engagement feedback during the trimester course.

Cruz described next steps and family engagement events: information nights for K–8 program previews, a high-school information night on Jan. 27, a kindergarten launch academy virtual session, an evening on CCP/AP/honors, and a Parma Academy of Gifted Enrichment information session on Feb. 6 at Parma Park. She said registration requests will be taken in late January–February and staffing will be finalized in spring 2025.

The board later adopted the high-school course guide (Resolution 2025-01-09), the “Bridal School” (middle school) guide (Resolution 2025-01-10), and the PBLA high-school guide (Resolution 2025-01-11) by roll call; each motion carried as recorded on the Jan. 9 consent agenda.

Ending: The board and presenters framed the changes as incremental adjustments intended to improve readiness and choices for students; family information nights were scheduled to allow parents to review options prior to student selections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1-9-2025 Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented changes to Parma City’s 2025–26 course registration guides — including a renamed two-year Education Professions course with CCP credit and a new Pathway to Success senior course — and the board approved the guides on Jan. 9.","taxTitle","Parma City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",14479,"location","Ohio","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6394037,"Thoreau Park Elementary reports rising third- and fourth-grade scores, highlights attendance and PBIS work",487,354000,841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60&start=354&end=841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60/thumbnail_354000.jpg","/articles/6394037/Ohio/Thoreau-Park-Elementary-reports-rising-third-and-fourth-grade-scores-highlights-attendance-and-PBIS-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394037-814f336422131d7492dc07e853273d2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204417&Signature=NCKOBNneN6F0-ZsUFjhM~XuWBuDwPegUZ~tHFI477rE2OU6IgLDiui37VyPJ9kGWrPreQVQkJnRU3yrIyXiDmBzK1EDXH1v3vASd2CbpwZa6KVSZo4JcSb0aE6RqYF2cjtRoqxJt5VQFZOY6qgy~1L3PqZNP35DRp~nTQDnC4ag1jIok06CBOVPdygpzmJyU6L8z5W0PB9y1rrxq65zb9tHLLxTQLUg1OK~fTKXOUbuM3ptuu3L1fRVnYRdHVqqRCAx2x-w8f9EMb-ycbuNgJwpy3CzoTTKCKD4j8mWBAGqNn2t8nreJqjM-kc0IKKiCL5wf8gQghjt9aXUbAT4nkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Principal Bickley presented Thoreau Park Elementary’s 2024 building report card to the Parma City School Board on Jan. 9, reporting gains in third- and fourth-grade reading and math and outlining steps the school is taking to address lingering gaps.

Bickley said the school’s third- and fourth-grade achievement “are trending in the correct direction,” and credited consistent use of the district’s instructional playbook, regular teacher-based team (TBT) reviews, and “daily use of authentic literacy” for the improvement. He gave example subgroup scores: ELA achievement at 80.5 (state goal cited as 60.8) and math at 73.3 (state goal cited as 59.8) for the economically disadvantaged subgroup, saying those numbers were a source of pride.

The nut graf: the principal framed gains as the product of sustained curriculum work, targeted interventions and family outreach, while acknowledging growth areas including K–3 literacy, third-grade reading proficiency (and promotion to fourth grade), and performance for students with disabilities.

Bickley described action steps used or in progress: Title I supports that both push into classrooms and pull small groups, a kindergarten and first-grade literacy pilot (UFLY/UPLY referenced), shifts of existing intervention specialists’ schedules to better target need (for example, moving part of a first-grade specialist’s day to work with third grade during intervention time), and continued professional development grounded in the instructional playbook.

The school also emphasized whole-child supports and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). Bickley noted the school has had “gold” PBIS status for three years and summarized the tiered approach (Tier 1 universal supports, Tier 2 targeted small-group supports, Tier 3 individualized interventions).

Bickley said chronic absenteeism improved from 26.1% last year to 22.2% just before winter break. He described attendance strategies used by the PBIS team, led by Ms. Carvalho, including quarterly “attendance heroes” recognition tags, weekly classroom attendance goals and a “golden paw” door marker for classes that meet weekly attendance targets, occasional perfect-attendance class prizes, and pre-school “build-a-bridge” meetings with families of students who previously had chronic absenteeism.

The presentation included classroom benchmarking results and public recognition of four students who ranked at the top of fall benchmarking. After the presentation, board members thanked Bickley; no formal board action was taken on the school report itself.

Ending: Board members moved on to other agenda items after brief questions and applause for the recognized students.","Principal Bickley presented Thoreau Park Elementary’s 2024 building report card to the Parma City School Board on Jan. 9, citing gains in 3rd–4th grade ELA and math, targeted interventions for students with disabilities, and a drop in chronic absenteeism.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6394022,"Board approves series of routine resolutions: course guides, field trip, appropriations, personnel and donations",80,2466000,2546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60&start=2466&end=2546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60/thumbnail_2466000.jpg","/articles/6394022/Ohio/Board-approves-series-of-routine-resolutions-course-guides-field-trip-appropriations-personnel-and-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394022-d88fbec271e0fc28eee73915a1e46aeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204417&Signature=kWDTyBnl9f9ju0BXcOsYoMxyjxzkCNt-Kv3KZr-RXEA5NNQX7NT-ItFeijRFygZBVDNnt11B7DwItUTvNPJe9iKXMZkZgFY0oFH3cE475i4lpxD0XammzevDW5jNyAgSr1EcFBKtV9e7bMd3ZtvW~KqAFVAhrOaPWHZUC-eTZz0pf~2zWPZjow6VSYumteD-hXWaGX91Xth3mGjmFYOsA0UJuHZ5mNwNKocZ8B87-EfNfzoX~UYQE--bNPbg7-Woxm24qAqJF7NvHgcWYVdql1-k-Q4UHvaF5RHI4Fc5Y~ZfwTWYO-ruMYTTV~mMMZvmBOFB9Q7GdU0GLYYDEzsnOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parma City School Board on Jan. 9 adopted multiple consent-agenda resolutions covering course guides, student travel, budget and personnel items.

Key approvals recorded on the Jan. 9 consent agenda included:

- Approval of written-record proceedings from the Jan. 2, 2025 organizational meeting (Resolution 2025-01-07).
- Approval of overnight out-of-state field trip to Washington, D.C., and Gettysburg, Pa., Oct. 7–9, 2025 (Resolution 2025-01-08).
- Adoption of the 2025–2026 high school course guide (Resolution 2025-01-09), the middle school course guide (Resolution 2025-01-10), and the PBLA high school course guide (Resolution 2025-01-11).
- Supplemental appropriations (Resolution 2025-01-12).
- Acceptance of contributions and donations (Resolution 2025-01-13).
- Certificated personnel actions including stipends, supplemental appointments, substitute certifications and leaves (Resolution 2025-01-14).
- Classified personnel actions including appointments, replacements and assignment changes (Resolution 2025-01-15).
- Acceptance of classified retirement(s) (Resolution 2025-01-16).
- Adoption of an executive-session resolution (Resolution 2025-01-18).

For each consent item the board clerk conducted roll-call votes; the meeting transcript records affirmative roll-call responses for board members during each adoption. The transcript records “yes” votes from board members listed during roll calls (names recorded in the transcript and minutes). No recorded motions failed, and no substantive debate was entered on these items during the consent sequence.

Ending: These approvals were handled as routine business on the consent agenda; the board moved next to communications and public comment.","At its Jan. 9 meeting the Parma City School Board approved a slate of consent agenda resolutions including course guides for 2025–26, an overnight student trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, supplemental appropriations, acceptance of donations, and multiple personnel actions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6394027,"Parma City district discusses a possible 6.9-mill operating levy, deadlines and homeowner cost formula",290,2108000,2398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60&start=2108&end=2398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104226-ee0cb00217332ec4ce61b8516ef3dd60/thumbnail_2108000.jpg","/articles/6394027/Ohio/Parma-City-district-discusses-a-possible-69-mill-operating-levy-deadlines-and-homeowner-cost-formula","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394027-9b327f4be667ac8827eca7a9ee438904/orig.mp4?Expires=1775204417&Signature=Pj-5OK-kJSj0XCRRKOPPc1a0MrT4jIBTEkl069YT8vXpiC3iP-0azgvP-xrkpCpieM6Pys0Ax2om700nJ~-UwPmegDHEaniPlEfnhlq6b76ft-bBBPoLfCoZnFriMUBW~JgFA7tptc7mBl4n~-X6ysAunlqXal5Gsiv4dKC1dULCJ35R5eecQmwhnoIIjs~72m2STrukJabNLI7Oz96Lgo-HbcLy1-JMwst3ZKYfFW-M1BqmEIs~2NwfG4QSRFZCfTC38-orYMA3hwK34H7EAdDv80Fdl-XPn31BwHhCKv~s60ZzMSlsyUYBa2Ttz~LuGWl1o-zvcdoA0FmDWXFI~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District fiscal staff told the Parma City School Board on Jan. 9 that the district will likely need a new operating (emergency) levy and described two millage scenarios and the calendar timetable for putting the levy before voters.

A presenter described the options under consideration: a 4.9-mill levy that would sustain the district’s five-year forecast through fiscal 2029, and a 6.9-mill levy — the level the district previously had proposed — that staff recommended as it would extend positive forecasts through fiscal 2031. The presenter said the first year of revenue from a successful levy would be partial because levies that begin after calendar-year boundaries provide only a half year of receipts in the district fiscal year; if passed, the levy would begin Jan. 2026 and the board must complete required resolutions and filings by the Feb. 4 ballot deadline.

The presenter summarized the process steps: preliminary and second readings/resolutions, submission to the county budget commission to convert dollar amounts to millage, and final submission to the board of elections. When asked how millage translates to homeowner cost, staff explained that county-assessed value — not a Zillow estimate — is used, that taxpayers are taxed on 35% of the assessed value for the millage calculation, and provided the simple formula: millage × 35 (per $100,000 of assessed value) approximates the annual cost per $100,000 of home assessment.

Board members and district staff discussed timing, prior ballot history (district has not sought new operating money since 2011) and the district’s efforts to manage expenses. No levy resolution was finalized during the meeting; staff said two board meetings would be required before the Feb. 4 deadline if the board chooses to place a levy on the ballot.

Ending: Staff requested additional board direction and said they will provide detailed forecast scenarios and supporting materials for upcoming meetings to aid the board’s decision whether to seek voter approval.","District staff told the board the district needs new operating money and recommended a 6.9-mill levy that would keep forecasts positive through fiscal 2031; board staff outlined the ballot and timeline and explained how millage translates to household cost.","actionData","errors"]

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