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Approve meeting minutes: The board moved, seconded and approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Roll-call votes were recorded as follows: Mister Parker, Aye; Mister Gabbhart, Aye; Miss Karstarken, Aye; Mister Houser, Aye; Missus Seguin, Aye. Outcome: approved.

Approve superintendent personnel packet (carve-out): The board moved to approve the superintendent's personnel action items while carving out the indoor head girls track supplemental for separate consideration. The motion carried by roll call with the same recorded votes: Mister Parker, Aye; Mister Gabbhart, Aye; Miss Karstarken, Aye; Mister Houser, Aye; Missus Seguin, Aye. Outcome: approved (carved-out item reserved).

Enter executive session: The board moved and seconded to hold an executive session \"for the purpose of matters required to be kept confidential as provided in revised code\" (meeting record cited revised code sections) and \"to consider the appointment or employment of a public employee.\" Roll-call votes were recorded as: Mister Parker, Aye; Mister Hauser, Aye; Mister Gabbard, Aye; Ms. Gersarfen, Aye; Mrs. Seguin, Aye. Outcome: approved; board recessed to executive session.

No formal ordinances, resolutions or contracts were adopted in the public session beyond these approvals. The carved-out indoor head girls track supplemental remained pending and will be returned to the board for separate consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Elyria Board of Education Meeting, February 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Elyria City Board of Education voted to approve prior meeting minutes and to approve superintendent personnel items with the indoor head girls track supplemental carved out; the board also voted to enter executive session.","taxTitle","Elyria City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38467,"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},6667911,"Elyria treasurer outlines how property reappraisal affects school funding and the 20-mill floor",319,2411000,2730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c&start=2411&end=2730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c/thumbnail_2411000.jpg","/articles/6667911/Ohio/Elyria-treasurer-outlines-how-property-reappraisal-affects-school-funding-and-the-20-mill-floor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667911-59a6c072746f129c0d52909e668a2f5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678802&Signature=QEQpYpOtWhHurxPtSAkI3NTHUBSROpsZ6OWVNwE8sLXhtDU6y3Bctkf1FYJ9b458u6rDq5PFaTL0bHfkEra7cnNo83ntUIiNjY63pVJNarjC5v4HxeJbui7JlENcPEIVGivT0RonNpMpYAUGlgEOdfrwaZ~3o3fFRpA6EZbgwnrOZXJ8L4fxymGpGGCEC-pbHTcC4ohpr3B~9rN2Kg438dP~sI8TljLqN6JEP8nYF4uNUQypEZ2yCnUF-f6VTuFwUmSExjAPq33omuEmYC3n7BSg8NqBwmRvrkZGnzx-0JcG86wboWzwVW6tQCWQenTd5IGT3ZvSxBbiIQU5yfpO7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elyria City Schools Treasurer Colleen Aholt briefed the board on how recent property reappraisals affect local school funding, explaining the \"20-mill floor\" and how reappraisals shift fiscal responsibility between state and local sources.

Aholt told the board that the 20-mill floor is a rule that ensures school districts collect at least 20 mills and that when assessed property values increase the district's tax rate is rolled back so taxpayers do not pay more until the lower rate hits the floor. She said Elyria has reached the floor for residential properties, meaning further residential reappraisals can increase local revenue, while commercial property has not yet reached that floor and remains subject to rollbacks.

Aholt described reappraisal timing: triannual updates every three years and more comprehensive six-year surveys. She said district staff factor anticipated reappraisals into their financial forecast and work closely with the county auditor on projected valuations. She said the latest reappraisal increased local funding and that a triannual reappraisal due in 2027 is already included in the forecast.

Using an illustrative example from the forecast, Aholt said that if current assumptions held through fiscal year 2029, local property owners could pay approximately $900,000 more while state aid could fall by about $1.8 million, producing a net negative impact for the district in that hypothetical scenario. The treasurer emphasized that the forecast depends on state budgets and other variables and said district officials are advocating to adjust the Fair School funding formula to reflect inflation.

Aholt said treasurers and superintendents are lobbying for updates to state funding so local taxpayers do not disproportionately bear inflationary increases in school costs. She urged the board that without changes the district may need to seek levies.

Board members asked clarifying questions about posting of the treasurer's materials and how projections were calculated; Aholt said she coordinates closely with the county auditor for the numbers and had distributed a PowerPoint to the board. No funding measure was placed before the board at the meeting.","Elyria City Schools Treasurer explained that rising property values reduce tax rates until a 20-mill floor is reached, described triannual and six-year reappraisal cycles, and said the district has reached the residential 20-mill floor while commercial property remains below it.",{"_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},6667915,"Elyria parent urges alternatives to out-of-school suspension, says repeated suspensions harm students",339,1431000,1770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c&start=1431&end=1770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c/thumbnail_1431000.jpg","/articles/6667915/Ohio/Elyria-parent-urges-alternatives-to-out-of-school-suspension-says-repeated-suspensions-harm-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667915-0de43c6540df1f192b58582e9b086049/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678802&Signature=FxBE4xzvG7tZaBhjaSsJDcL08ejQcPchJJDmMPJ92JPBwJ5w9lAapfmcz-vjOJBuEpxEiQFpYQME2-sFagjoq1La0rhCy1s9ycxRemAjQxv4P9MUASlbFmaXBVcL4RJyhvA9W-Cnqxervuw5nNoZfMb~JgweYFhwzlLQp--6AHVrhdxGvWm-CSFsmIMeEhukAyRZBJFnkrtqG5W4~lloL9rgcDxAhDBo-l4vs6kitMxcWrzUhGJx47SfcBIMIsIaMKzkuoKl4stz0m4UQ6uAMQ3-5SINH-Y7HgHlV9JdCvKWPuriD3J0ZMhrD9pdw5TxzbNa7l~IZuYBYYlB0t8KLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A father told the Elyria City Board of Education that his 17-year-old daughter has been suspended multiple times this year and asked the board to consider alternatives to short-term out-of-school suspensions, such as supervised community service or restorative programs.

Randy Lane said his daughter has been suspended about seven or eight times this year for infractions that resulted in one- to three-day suspensions. \"When they suspend her they send her home to me to deal with,\" Lane said. He told the board that sending an older teenager home often provides no meaningful deterrent and that the family cannot impose additional consequences in the home.

Lane asked whether the district could require alternatives such as in-school work assignments, campus cleanups, or community service that would keep students engaged during the day rather than sending them home. He said he had discussed the matter with the principal but was told the options were limited and that the principal suggested Lane attend a board meeting to raise the issue.

The superintendent responded that the district has instituted some newer programs for skipping and similar issues and that she would \"look into it.\" Board members and staff did not adopt a new discipline policy during the meeting, but the superintendent said she would research progressive alternatives and follow up with the parent.

Lane described specific cases he said included possession of marijuana the prior year and additional disciplinary placements this year; he said punishments that require parental attendance at school also impose burdens on working parents. The board directed staff to follow up and said administrators would review options for progressive discipline and supports for students.","A parent told the board his 17-year-old daughter has been suspended repeatedly this year and urged alternatives such as in-school restorative work or community service; the principal and superintendent said staff would look into progressive options.",{"_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},6667919,"Ohio Army National Guard asks board to clarify recruiter policy; district staff to follow up",112,1209000,1321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c&start=1209&end=1321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c/thumbnail_1209000.jpg","/articles/6667919/Ohio/Ohio-Army-National-Guard-asks-board-to-clarify-recruiter-policy-district-staff-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667919-4290fb3295f5c47e527a2a2aa0ace85f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678802&Signature=iXAM~UcVDTsE86iwt-bkScYFSKW9hZufRhd059TfFs2Aaphea6sy25ux6l4Ye6okzFlufCemmNlUdUnkRPwN0Qht9uLJRulNmt4eCKexiy~Z7OWn1fcxg0PRjVmfrMqsxezRRkV6q11n0jtBhNjpfVhAqg~XyPBSyIEaBGnKk58uHLYhiYXR~6IUvYm0ix930paegHqWyxOXk9bFKkXhOdVSbm4OoLx7CwdKZr83XrWl52cfjfv2snZR7Hmey5HLNGzsJx4i~SHWdRipw9by1Gacliwgkdv6LPzE4rJeSt8eLBWQ5mC6PxCfAJKKzjPPnshaXDHvm64V2MokfJxY4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Staff Sergeant with the Ohio Army National Guard asked the Elyria City Board of Education to clarify district practice for classroom visits by military recruiters, saying he had arranged a classroom presentation that did not go through the principal's office and was told the district does not allow military recruiters in classrooms.

Staff Sergeant Harold Shire told the board he had arranged a classroom presentation and believed the teacher had authority to invite recruiters under district policy for career-awareness activities, but he was told the district does not permit military recruiters to present in classrooms. \"I'm looking for some clarification on why that is,\" he said.

A district official responded that the usual protocol is to contact the building administrator first, and administrators will advise whether an activity may occur in a classroom, at lunches or at a job fair. The official said it is important that building administrators be the first point of contact so they can guide whether an individual presentation is permitted.

Board members and staff noted they did not want to misstate the policy and promised to check the matter. The superintendent asked for contact information so staff could verify whether the teacher had followed the required process and whether the statement that military recruiters are excluded is accurate. The official said she would \"check that with her and make sure that we're on the same page.\"

No change to district policy was adopted at the meeting; staff said they would follow up with the sergeant and confirm the district's practice.

The exchange points to two distinct issues the board said it would clarify: whether teachers may invite career presenters directly if coordinated with the principal, and whether there is a standing restriction that treats military recruiters differently from other career presenters.","A Staff Sergeant with the Ohio Army National Guard sought clarification after a visit he said proceeded without principal approval; district staff said building administrators should be the first point of contact and will check recruiter policy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6667924,"Former Elyria coach accuses athletic director of delaying job posting; board carves out indoor girls track posting",2780,187000,2967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c&start=187&end=2967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252949-accc394b321e4f39ff30e9347160006c/thumbnail_187000.jpg","/articles/6667924/Ohio/Former-Elyria-coach-accuses-athletic-director-of-delaying-job-posting-board-carves-out-indoor-girls-track-posting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667924-6d6fb18dcdeeec41ec2647c71b12b794/orig.mp4?Expires=1773678802&Signature=UmVeMP9bVfFsXiW45t-npkwpHpSmkyhebmyksSACPhByQ6rosUvL2hYO9ZPpDILWe5X-wkZ4Bng6E4OfZmZRlKjf~UcbeLjZmW9IrLml8JWy1HziyPJswGL3qnhM-7oHR3aHnJOwUnwdlSAaLoIEv69k9i6Hr9eK8UI0EITL8rQhiiOXqKTAJL8Gl~lEFPmWH7cBjSL8IzMtnYSvRG3IvuvzF2Rv7JXYZfADEe8zgY~Sp2pOotbvf32CWcHX-I9mEgcbCVqUUTYTE5Ix2RM2YY~qmgQsiZUjf2AAyzv~CZ17AsDQ5G8b-FlX6FmarHo3nIjQfT2X-vG6w8hBTiNeHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A retired Elyria coach told the Elyria City Board of Education she believes Athletic Director Heather Beck deliberately delayed posting the head girls track coaching position and failed to communicate with her, and the board separately carved out the indoor girls track supplemental from a personnel approval vote.

At the start of public comment, Jackie Belo said, “I would like to address the board about the passive aggressive, unprofessional, and disrespectful actions of athletic director Heather Beck.” Belo said she retired from Elyria after 37 years in the district, 32 of them as head girls track coach, and that she never formally resigned her coaching post. She said the athletic office had her certifications but that Beck did not post the supplemental position on the usual schedule and did not inform her the position was open.

The board’s attorney, Donna Andrews, later explained state rules for supplemental contracts and how collective bargaining agreements interact with them. Andrews told the board that the Ohio Revised Code gives preference to certified employees when awarding supplemental contracts, but that noncertified community members may hold positions when no certified employee applies; she also said positions are required to be posted each season under the district’s collective bargaining procedures. Andrews described a statutory exception that allows long-serving nonemployee coaches to retain roles in some cases but said such exceptions presuppose continued employment or specific conditions.

Belo told the board that she first learned someone was being encouraged to apply when she saw a text from Beck to another candidate asking them to apply, and that she then applied online “to cover my bases.” She said the delay meant the district did not field an indoor track season and that a senior who had hoped to use indoor meets to draw college interest lost that opportunity. She added that her grandson, Mateo Medina, an All-Ohio athlete, still had not received a Hall of Fame photo or ring communication that she expected to be handled through the athletic office.

During the meeting the board considered routine superintendent personnel items. Board members moved to approve the personnel packet but to carve out the indoor head girls track supplemental for separate consideration; the motion to approve the remaining items carried in a roll-call vote recorded as “Aye” by the voting members. The carved-out indoor girls track supplemental remained separate from that approved package for tonight’s action.

Belo ended public comment saying she declined to interview after concluding the work environment under the athletic director would not be in her best interest. She told the board, “All I wanted was to be treated with respect that I have earned and with dignity.”

The board did not make a separate hiring decision for the carved-out indoor head girls track position during the meeting; the personnel packet otherwise approved included retirements, resignations, unpaid leaves and athletic supplemental contracts for spring positions, as described by the superintendent and treasurer.

The board attorney’s explanation of law and the treasurer’s and superintendent’s remarks were the principal factual contexts presented to members; no formal findings about misconduct were made during the meeting.","At the Elyria City Board of Education meeting a retired coach said Athletic Director Heather Beck delayed posting the indoor girls track job, costing athletes a season; the board removed the indoor girls track supplemental from a blanket personnel vote and approved the remaining personnel items.","actionData","errors"]

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