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Treasurer Jenkins presented the tax-budget material and explained Ohio Revised Code normally requires a political subdivision to submit a budget, though the county budget commission may waive parts of that requirement. The board approved the tax budget and acceptance of the Delaware County auditor's rates and amounts as part of a consent motion. Roll-call votes on the treasurer consent items were recorded as: Mister Lester — yes; Doctor Dabrico — yes; Doctor Wallach — yes; Mister O'Brien — yes; Miss Schreiber — yes.

Superintendent consent items covering personnel (administrative, certified and classified staff, substitutes, supplementals), early graduations and business-and-management bids (paving and flooring contracts) were approved by a separate consent motion. Roll-call votes were recorded as: Doctor Dabrico — yes; Doctor Wallach — yes; Mister O'Brien — yes; Miss Schreiber — yes; Mister Lester — yes.

On a standalone item, the board voted to accept pro bono assistance from the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund to file an amicus brief in federal litigation involving the district. The board noted OSBA's involvement would be at no cost to the district. During discussion, one member said the amicus brief process is of limited value and opposed the resolution on principle. The roll-call vote for the OSBA legal-assistance resolution was: Doctor Dabrico — yes; Doctor Wallach — abstain; Mister O'Brien — no; Miss Schreiber — yes; Mister Lester — yes. The resolution passed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Olentangy Schools, Board of Education 2.6.25","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Olentangy Local School District Board approved consent agendas including the tax budget and listed tax rates, accepted superintendent personnel and business items, and voted to accept an OSBA Legal Assistance Fund amicus brief offer; one board member voted no and one abstained on the OSBA item.","taxTitle","Olentangy Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",14476,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677258,"Survey: Olentangy parents want clearer, more consistent communication; district auditing vendor after delayed weather messages",1121,2573000,3694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61&start=2573&end=3694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61/thumbnail_2573000.jpg","/articles/6677258/Ohio/Survey-Olentangy-parents-want-clearer-more-consistent-communication-district-auditing-vendor-after-delayed-weather-messages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677258-08120e826ad272dfb7fb4bc87e3943ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1776238906&Signature=BOWWQhDTezt1Xj14htc7FFNTIS4rxcDO8AwVWZi0gdvfxYtiCtPWd3OwXP-1kdrP-n1XnFV-9zzzeMjAklA31FRUJEcswP1HfoZVtZwFulaaTQuUyToMqpArtJf-Yr55ZpmGWE~Y-Q1uDlzeprZaJQTfHzB0t4e~mqiTr~eF45Kkgunlsei5r3JH-cglrXIM-nr12SX0LVZKjxdsnsKaTrVz0im36Y8JprEKgdStD~BsKT9ePq00OLt5Hne3A8YQdQQeLqfjNpCWKhwo5nijVAMi~C8T9nEzgcoBe34~HnidjNa75A0nND-4nhHAu1bMBBTZk~fkN22vFGPE6LEYZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Olentangy Local officials reviewed results of a districtwide communication survey on Feb. 6 and told the board the district will audit its communication tools after a vendor error delayed the district's inclement-weather phone, text and email message on the morning of the meeting.

Director of communications (presenting as Miss Davis) said the district sent a survey to nearly 25,000 parent emails in PowerSchool and received about 2,300 responses (roughly a 10% response rate). \"We received 2,300 survey responses, which is about a 10% response rate,\" she said, and added that responses represented all schools and roughly equal shares from elementary, middle and high school families.

Survey results showed parents most often use teacher or school emails, school newsletters and PowerSchool for information. Parents told the district they want consistent cadence and clearer, concise messaging: one theme respondents emphasized was that if a Sunday night newsletter is promised, it should arrive Sunday night.

Davis acknowledged the district's automated inclement-weather notification did not meet its 5:30 a.m. goal and that messages went out between about 5:45 a.m. and 6 a.m. \"We are very unhappy about that and we worked with our vendor. It was a problem with the vendor and a message that they received at 5 a.m. from another client that caused the system to somewhat self combust,\" she said. She added the communications team is auditing vendors and tools and is evaluating ParentSquare for mass notification, translation and ADA compliance.

Board members said they appreciate the team's work and noted the survey will inform a communications strategic plan that includes internal and external surveys, advisory groups and analytics. Superintendent Meyer and other board members encouraged the district to continue outreach to non-parent residents who have signed up for district updates and to provide training and consistent guidance to building-level communicators.

Davis said the preferred sources for parents are teachers and school-level channels and the district will focus on streamlining messages by channel (for example, reserving text for urgent safety communications and newsletters for routine events). The communications team plans further internal surveys and to use analytics as a baseline for year-over-year improvement.","A district communication survey found parents value teacher- and school-level updates and want more consistency; district communications staff said an inclement-weather call went out late due to a vendor error and the district will audit tools and consider ParentSquare for messaging.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677263,"Olentangy outlines summer learning: summer school, enrichment, English-learner and extended-year services",993,1573000,2566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61&start=1573&end=2566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61/thumbnail_1573000.jpg","/articles/6677263/Ohio/Olentangy-outlines-summer-learning-summer-school-enrichment-English-learner-and-extended-year-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677263-17c7d34117c9a725ee1f0682e3e2000c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776238906&Signature=ZsXLiqCrVYRkgDTySqoDRVs6w-phG68aFwAptAtb9hkrEBnGbtrJnXCY5cfB2RtTHpKCSObb41KhYwP8LH5yujhFDJhWu~2hDIkHOQkXYF0lEqgPhHCOmW3fNT1rRrDT~q~O2t8OwW5-xJ~4Za6qMdQstTFNmJy7JPmMA4war0M4IB~~ijNjCwepvESA~3nRCYIkqgI~vL88gt0B6hSpj6l2nFn2s6LNN3lrmll34FhIpbgDR9eHAUZwFffvJwGraoUSyoMungpxK~qCgcl3ev5lCWEfwcbK~UH1CtGi2XcdpghA-M5U~DzYuFS-cacAJ3UEMPgsUBCrZRGxyoQMnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Olentangy Local School District presented an overview of planned summer learning opportunities on Feb. 6, covering credit-recovery and enrichment offerings, an English-learner (EL) program, and extended school year (ESY) services for students with disabilities.

Assistant directors and program leads described a mix of district-run and vendor-delivered courses intended to meet varied student needs. \"Summer school is designed to meet the summer learning needs of Olentangy students,\" an administrator said, describing both asynchronous Apex online courses monitored by district teachers and district-created virtual courses delivered through Schoology.

Officials reported 690 student registrations for the district summer school program in 2024, a level they expect to remain between 600 and 700 because of increasing use of College Credit Plus in the summer. The district's summer enrichment program, a self-supporting set of short courses that runs in June, recorded 1,424 registrations in 2024 and charges $125 per course; new course offerings this year include biomimicry, beginner German and Spanish, and Kawaii Comics.

Eric Ullie, assistant director of people services, said the EL summer program runs three weeks in June and provides about 33 hours of additional instruction targeted at newcomers (students in the U.S. under three years and at beginning English levels). He said roughly 370 students were eligible in 2025 and about 100 attended in 2024, with typical summer attendance affected by family travel.

Two assistant directors explained ESY services for students with disabilities. Stephanie Dabrico said ESY eligibility is determined annually by each student's IEP team under the IEP document's Section 4. ESY services match instruction and related services (speech, occupational therapy) to IEP goals and are provided at no cost when the IEP team determines continued support over breaks is necessary. Molly Vilio said the ESY program usually serves about 50 elementary and 50 secondary students each year and runs Monday–Thursday in two two-week segments in June and July.

Board members asked how much of the summer offering represents programs beyond what state law requires; district staff said much of the enrichment and summer options are district initiatives above statutory minimums. Board members also praised the cost effectiveness of the enrichment program and noted social benefits when students meet peers across schools.

District officials said program dates and registration details would be posted on the last slide of the presentation and that administrative liaisons and returning staff make the programs possible.","District officials presented plans and participation figures for 2025 summer programs, including credit recovery and enrichment camps, an English-learner program, and extended school year (ESY) special education services.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677268,"Olentangy middle school ELA team showcases classroom strategies at national conference",904,459000,1363000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61&start=459&end=1363","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253420-867a5f33fd30f2da87ba76f3f9b5af61/thumbnail_459000.jpg","/articles/6677268/Ohio/Olentangy-middle-school-ELA-team-showcases-classroom-strategies-at-national-conference","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677268-91389d210bfe53a3bd3af547f937ca6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776238906&Signature=MtZ-XBZOxwhUhy2XfYrI-74SjinnRe-GIj5rtA-GQtijmRoJnPU1iqkrirhQBUwLvTn8UO4HRNXsNVlN91RtUwr1BTUFM5BlYx7b87ERZJjPIa38RJwYRHXvT5J2Z~PjWXUyYckrc-MRF3QEgl1z6HJ2~82fXJDEyoer01Q~b0yOGdQV-DxH57gVN~DGudfuKsI8cIMdopTAF~VhWc06MoKKtI8ofjRiOp-ltiH-1OIS5S0672Krm4xjD-QDyltE1FoeZ7L~E3-7kItxlhGdbvDYpeKDnOgd2024uedcpEGigmM4Aw1Ks5fnCq-dPUynAebbtKNVQNNK61zKqZgNPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Olentangy Local middle school English-language arts teachers told the school board on Feb. 6 that sharing classroom units at the National Council of Teachers of English convention in Boston affirmed local practice and brought new ideas back to district classrooms.

The presentation, delivered by teachers who attended the NCTE annual meeting, summarized three units they presented and new classroom techniques they adopted after attending sessions. \"We really wanted to start by just saying thank you especially to the board for giving Olentangy teachers a voice to showcase some of the amazing things that happen across our district,\" a presenter said.

Teachers described a unit that frames fiction as social commentary, pairing dystopian and science-fiction novels with research and argument writing so students connect genre language to contemporary issues. \"We believe that writing is a form of artwork and it's a comment on society,\" one teacher said, adding students select a real-world issue, research both sides and identify the decision maker who could act on their ideas.

Presenters also described using dialogic talk to build empathy and deeper comprehension. They said safe classroom environments, frequent low-stakes discussions and explicit structures for seminar talk help students learn to listen and to consider differing viewpoints. \"The environment is the biggest piece in order for the kids to be able to have these quality discussions,\" a presenter said.

A third strand of the presentation focused on maker-space approaches that combine hands-on activities and multimodal response to boost writing engagement. Presenters said an Olentangy Education Foundation grant, supported by the Hooprick family, funded materials such as story cubes and brand-name cards used in stations where students generate product ideas, interpret historical articles with blocks and develop sales pitches as part of writing work.

Board members praised the teachers and said the work aligns with district goals for communication and critical thinking. \"Show me a school where the adults are learning, and I'll show you a school where students are learning,\" Superintendent Meyer said.

Presenters told the board the district's teachers received positive feedback from a standing-room audience at NCTE, and several brought back specific techniques that changed their instruction. They also noted the networking opportunity with authors and national speakers added energy they planned to translate into classroom practice.

The presentation closed with board members encouraging classroom visits and continued support for professional learning opportunities that teachers say directly affect student engagement and skill development.","Middle school English-language arts teachers from Olentangy Local presented units and classroom strategies they took to the National Council of Teachers of English conference, emphasizing student choice, dialogic talk and multimodal maker-space activities.","actionData","errors"]

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