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Mr. Smith, who spoke during the discussion, described the meeting as “very productive” and said the group worked through academic and competition criteria. The board heard that the immediate focus had been on the league’s academic eligibility criteria and scheduling dates; staff said the district has time to prepare for reentry.

Board members asked about how a league commissioner will be chosen and whether selection or affiliation criteria could create undue influence by larger member districts. Staff responded that criteria for commissioner selection had not yet been finalized and that further work sessions would be needed to address representation and related governance matters.

Why it matters: league membership affects athletic scheduling, student eligibility, and local rivalries; commissioner-selection rules can shape governance and influence among member districts.

No formal vote on league membership or commissioner-selection rules was recorded in the excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Trotwood-Madison City School Board Meeting 2/6/25.","oneSentenceSummary","Board discussed athletics-league talks with two other districts and said the district plans to rejoin a league next year; concerns were raised about how a league commissioner will be chosen and whether the process ensures representation.","taxTitle","Trotwood-Madison City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",49813,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677285,"Board hears cell-phone policy update; district to stop buying Yondr pouches after price jump",188,2439000,2627000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd&start=2439&end=2627","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd/thumbnail_2439000.jpg","/articles/6677285/Ohio/Board-hears-cell-phone-policy-update-district-to-stop-buying-Yondr-pouches-after-price-jump","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677285-366df444b0d280c3657cbc9ea852fe06/orig.mp4?Expires=1770724727&Signature=jwwx2EcSP4kmIEsoz~34gp7LxHxLWh0CdExC0-WKcebyoQVBUiLq2R6w9mpdFVdKU5toIqh5Du3dQTrJD22aetTGXnawYnWilerDkoHlf4PXEaBJmLLqOtNQ3ofXskbQiipB7qlIrJKHAprON5axkh8i4SmD-g1Lnkflu9uqwNBlywlF8mXdOoq06nD2QCLbO9XGmp76sjqmWunyt0zRh5lyiyeyrq23uzCD6LMg4JXCk9Z4TL1P-Tw1kQ7q10A9blQUBufMrCd8t1UgGoYMLDqiXqhwP3CnX1-h4tkyjzytb10DwaVF0CLT4IxY2jwokRwsmYtJIJD5u0ZZrSPmBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff updated the board on the cell-phone policy and the district’s recent experience using phone-locking pouches.

The presenter referenced House Bill 250 and said the law requires districts to adopt a policy limiting cell-phone use during school hours; the district’s preexisting policy (last revised Aug. 5, 2019) was attached for review.

Staff told the board that the district had purchased Yondr phone pouches for the high school, middle school and Westwood Village as COVID-era restrictions were eased. The presenter said unit costs and total expense have risen sharply recently — from an approximate earlier outlay (the presenter recalled about $11,000 for three buildings) to an amount the presenter quoted as about $24,000 — and that, given the cost increase and improved behavior, the district will not buy additional Yondr pouches at this time.

Staff also reported an “extremely significant” reduction in phone-related incidents after the pouches were introduced and suggested the change in culture reduced the ongoing need for further purchases.

Why it matters: the board will need to ensure written policy aligns with state law and weigh equipment costs against observed behavioral outcomes; the district has chosen not to pursue additional pouch purchases based on current conditions.

No formal vote on policy adoption was recorded in the transcript excerpt.","The superintendent reviewed House Bill 250–related cell-phone governance changes and reported the district will not purchase additional Yondr pouches after prices rose; staff said behavior incidents had decreased since earlier Yondr use.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677288,"Superintendent reports low FAFSA completion and renewed College Credit Plus outreach",78,1099000,1177000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd&start=1099&end=1177","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd/thumbnail_1099000.jpg","/articles/6677288/Ohio/Superintendent-reports-low-FAFSA-completion-and-renewed-College-Credit-Plus-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677288-78ea745e40ccb0a5b5f435aa42e0f310/orig.mp4?Expires=1770724727&Signature=BL0bZZ1GddoEmeSK1RCEC1giGQFdwDYoUNwCOzJeJtHk2nwcR~3DZk0bwWdO1WpCHEefJym8BpcH41U21qrPYoq15ha4uO75vlCUgCj3JtJh8l8MnxElHqA3ncU78Q8P74vnGGBQ8WowbQllKaVe9SwU4~68PfxrMgDz7HkxFa9vueeM~30GFBXkyqTlvmQQytthBCzgXQzcMllaBX9QlL8LewGZggGPDmxK9va-pXMvX3qksj8mI1k0-FfrNrmHpgBjCwZO1SARN2jKAlE8C60F~EpkrHIz4MqrAF1OUfNemW2aPJhN11JyYRgY7hNy90YdUogIvyykXH0g-1VmeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent staff reported ongoing work to raise Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion among seniors and to boost participation in College Credit Plus (CCP) informational events.

Staff provided a timeline of FAFSA-related activities: FAFSA ID creation day on Nov. 24; a FAFSA “bridal” event in partnership with the Equal Educational Opportunity Center; and scheduled appointment dates including Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 with additional dates listed for late-month and March sessions. Daniel Boat Miller was identified in the materials as the liaison for completed FAFSA appointments.

The superintendent said year-to-date FAFSA completion was about 21%, and that staff aim to see a higher completion rate (the presenter referenced a target “at least 50–55%” during discussion) and will coordinate additional outreach and counseling with high-school staff.

On College Credit Plus outreach, staff reported an informational meeting held with Sinclair Community College that drew roughly eight families from an estimated 1,200 contacts; a follow-up session is scheduled for Feb. 11 via Zoom. Staff noted partnerships with Sinclair and Central State to expand access and pointed to the district’s college-promise messaging for first-generation students.

Why it matters: FAFSA completion affects students’ access to federal financial aid and scholarships; low CCP engagement may limit college-credit opportunities for students.

The meeting excerpt records no formal board action; staff said they will pursue additional outreach and measure progress against past-year benchmarks.","Superintendent told the board FAFSA completion among seniors is around 21% year-to-date and outlined outreach events, partnerships and upcoming appointments; College Credit Plus informational turnout was low and a follow-up session is scheduled.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677292,"Superintendent outlines out-of-state trips, donation and driver-education slots",348,445000,793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd&start=445&end=793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd/thumbnail_445000.jpg","/articles/6677292/Ohio/Superintendent-outlines-out-of-state-trips-donation-and-driver-education-slots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677292-f81483a05c8cd224017242553757302d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770724727&Signature=Shf8orFi05dsJBR4~A7~yCsAR-7l6UAZo64BiQa8s5cxSwrufTK2RlR0Lkxi2zZDVHLzPZWdBNe9OIo7dPmKyqrcn0510oyVMb1psoKSVQfajH~SrADF~~mKbVgmOB-ahSa45Yd~x8ifuEzakFcWgV-6ekc7w8FLK3M~ezaCMa39-fGhaOftW6Mnr640ny18MSEe3N4jYTuOLa8pMKMtjabUyUHpRQtk8KcOkp1cCvrhiloM6NihVzZdOK6W3JUL5nzycf-UIxNeC5pd8YzidYUFpknMIyLaI4ol2HMCevznhYUa7OXGVh6NLHq9CTT0fn9oH87dQtyV8h7J7f7dQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent staff presented several administrative items under the superintendent's report, seeking board attention and, for some items, approval at a future meeting.

The JROTC program requested approval for an out-of-state overnight field trip to Flint, Michigan, for the North Central drone competition, scheduled May 18–20, 2025; the superintendent said more information from Colonel Graves was included in the meeting materials.

The superintendent reported a late request for an out-of-state overnight college-preview trip to Spelman College in Atlanta. Staff said they would provide the board with details on funding sources, transportation and supervision before the next board meeting.

A donation was reported from an equipment-share company (address referenced in the meeting as “2 Strata Cash Way, Ohio”) that donated coats and hygiene items for Trotwood-Madison City students; the items will be kept at the board office and distributed to students and families on request.

The personnel agenda was described as very small and was circulated in advance; the superintendent indicated she is asking the board to take action on the personnel items that evening (separations, substitute appointments, after-school food-service appointments and two supplemental positions at Westwood Village).

On the district's driver-education grant, staff said one student completed lessons started earlier in the school year, one more student is signing up, and six slots remain available before the end of the year. Staff reported five interested students have not completed prerequisites (permit or online coursework) required to begin behind-the-wheel sessions.

Why it matters: the field-trip approvals and donation affect student opportunities; the driver-education grant and personnel actions have immediate operational and student-service implications.

No formal board action on the listed items was recorded in the meeting transcript excerpt.","Superintendent reported an overnight JROTC trip to Flint, Michigan, a late-request Spelman College preview trip, a donation of hygiene items from a company based in Ohio, personnel items pending action, and details on a driver-education grant with six remaining slots.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677297,"Trotwood-Madison City Board presents fall 2024 policy updates in first reading",223,159000,382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd&start=159&end=382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245697-4bc0a65f2534bbf543da08239118acfd/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6677297/Ohio/Trotwood-Madison-City-Board-presents-fall-2024-policy-updates-in-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677297-244a615ef407c90dc032cb019d4f327f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770724727&Signature=EBiGMp5aiKlImPBAU9l6p3FtBjsx-g8xW7bJsw24lqd43nHZpA4dGdOhAN-psGYo5X5c1a4PGVPbJU3JA~3spql4N-s-MvUYxhXlFdUuTeLXqUyJDAanye0UStkPwf3~TeNy8TdXK08J0IFLGhFeRtLaR5YXeUfDxDvc4SNzjjHzZa6H8cKNqJvGv~R39-Y3dyie-UGUMhpa9INx18Y4bU~I-WHaR7ygpMbRJdS1~iPfqDLTkNCfOVkMOg-Byw9d7ofBcI~XC6w-~t3N0~pnHg8PpYQ2un5LtuIoO~Pk~t~3Y0X9KfbpCrrF7wHDSpsI7LTb5kZu1tu647tyy6kwCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trotwood-Madison City Board of Education reviewed a consolidated fall 2024 policy update during its regular meeting, presenting the package as the first reading of the proposed changes.

Board members were given a summary copy of the fall 2024 policy update that the presenter said “will serve as the first reading” and that it condenses technical corrections, revisions and some new policies.

The summary highlighted multiple items: a policy (referred to in the summary as Policy 51 31) tied to recent legislative changes that affect student transfers and athletic eligibility; a required policy change related to cell-phone governance consistent with a referenced House Bill 250; a new artificial intelligence use policy (Policy 75 40) to guide staff and student use of AI tools; an attendance policy update; a policy (noted as Policy 5,200) addressing free religious expression days; and an operations-related change (Policy 63 20) that raises the public competitive-bidding threshold from $50,000 to $75,000 with an annual 3% increase described in the summary.

The presenter also called attention to matters of vendor relations, telephone allowances, board-owned technology, and staff communications-device use.

Board members were asked to review the summary and the full policy documents; the presenter emphasized that this meeting constituted a first reading and that the board will consider adoption at a later meeting after the usual review process.

Why it matters: changes to procurement thresholds, student-device rules, and an explicit AI policy would affect operations, budgeting and day-to-day conduct in schools if adopted after subsequent readings and formal action.

No formal vote on any of the policies occurred at the meeting; the package remained at first-reading status.","The Trotwood-Madison City Board of Education reviewed a consolidated fall 2024 policy update as a first reading, citing recent state legislation and new policy areas including artificial intelligence, cell-phone governance, and procurement thresholds.","actionData","errors"]

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