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Votes at a glance

- Approval of Jan. 13 organizational and regular meeting minutes: Motion carried after roll call; one abstention was recorded for an individual listed as Miss Regolodai on the transcript.

- Approval of February 1 work‑session minutes: Motion carried by roll call (unanimous among members recorded present).

- Approval of recommended items (calendar for 2024–25, MVMS handbook attendance changes, Ohio High School Athletic Association membership and multiple board policy updates): Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous approval among members present.

- Fiscal services items: The board approved routine reconciliation and forecast reports and accepted county auditor tax rates for next school year as presented; roll call recorded unanimous approval among members present.

- Business services: The board approved three business‑services items (tartan/mercury mitigation and hazardous‑material remediation, new wood gym floor and related equipment, and bleacher work). Roll call responses recorded in the transcript were affirmative for the members listed.

- Personnel approvals: The board approved certificated personnel (contracts, supplemental spring assignments and substitutes) and classified personnel items (appointments, two‑year contracts, retirements); motions carried by roll call.

For most motions the transcript records the motion and a subsequent roll‑call in which board members recorded yes votes. Where the transcript captured a named roll call, the recorded “yes” votes included board members identified in the meeting as Miss Rolodai, Mr. Workman, Mr. Ward, Dr. Bennett and Mrs. Gatzman; the transcript also shows earlier abstentions on specific minute approvals.

No votes recorded during the public session were defeated or tabled; the board adjourned into executive session later in the meeting for negotiations and indicated no action would follow from that closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mount Vernon Board of Education February Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Mount Vernon City Schools board members took a series of routine and substantive votes during the Feb. 1 meeting, including approval of minutes, recommended calendar and policy items, fiscal reconciliations and three business‑services contracts related to gym remediation.","taxTitle","Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",55331,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338578,"Board approves gym floor replacement and hazardous‑material mitigation after tartan floor testing",290,3730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f&start=3730&end=4020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f/thumbnail_3730000.jpg","/articles/6338578/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Board-approves-gym-floor-replacement-and-hazardousmaterial-mitigation-after-tartan-floor-testing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338578-655d9d977847e08648f39ea2f167ac75/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186314&Signature=EjgTc8U~mGWLb5a46kQy4Be0vKMwrqcyIcGl1MiMk78Xh7FQCqeSTiZGLe3jClBCn8AqfmANpEMwMrffeBab5EzQfttgjCaGg~RKFB1KYdVFjsQXCmz9gVqh4FW4RjaK3HGYjhxEPHwjblPPwwP-3IpS~o4Z0rvwI1Dxmrv~~WNCQ~O2hDdUf-xXngJaeClgQtSD4~~0N2sZ7vok~-BqXxtRzo-3dK5mEXsYEfpCgCa81ej2U9Pvb6e8ue~3M3SsHLtocB5rEqUzQvjsItXNCVvuUcEMqTUCgxZZC-FsEKlOw1iLbJsj40zyE-m66VST9eKDlnsjrRBmQEhX4Bw3tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Vernon City Schools board approved three business‑services contracts to remove an existing gym surface that testing showed contains mercury, to mitigate contaminated materials, and to install a new wood gym floor and related equipment.

A district business‑services presenter told the board that portions of the existing gym floor include an older “tartan” resilient surface and underlying ply wood placed over discs. Those discs have deteriorated and testing showed mercury contamination in the tartan layer. The presenter described a multi‑step mitigation plan: erecting an 8‑foot temporary containment wall and tarps at the gym entrance, removing the existing floor, heating and testing the concrete slab to ensure contamination has been addressed, and disposing of contaminated wood and materials at a hazardous‑waste facility if required.

The presenter said the work will also include replacement or reconfiguration of bleachers and a new basketball backboard to accommodate a regulation shot clock. Board members asked about the number of bleacher rows that will be affected and whether frequent movement would shorten bleacher life; the presenter said the bleacher vendor will coordinate the staged removals and reinstallations.

On cost and procurement, the presenter said the mitigation bid is in the board packet and that the district has sought possible external grant sources for hazardous‑waste removal. The presenter also said the district saved “close to a hundred and $35,000” through the bid process; that figure was reported in the meeting as an approximate savings.

The board voted by roll call to approve the three items; roll‑call responses recorded in the transcript were affirmative for board members present.","Board approved three business‑services contracts to remove a mercury‑containing tartan surface, mitigate hazardous materials, and replace the gym floor and related equipment; the presentation described an 8‑foot containment wall, heating and testing of concrete, and hazardous‑waste disposal of contaminated wood.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338582,"Mount Vernon superintendent says district pursuing master plan, may pursue OFCC partnership to accelerate projects",140,1970000,2110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f&start=1970&end=2110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f/thumbnail_1970000.jpg","/articles/6338582/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Mount-Vernon-superintendent-says-district-pursuing-master-plan-may-pursue-OFCC-partnership-to-accelerate-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338582-0a9bd451533629f25e22eaf80db55d2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186314&Signature=Z6KWBRPRr3uLV0~2E6Sz1ybxht8Fhp1jIR1~dld~r0NckOJQhvQ7jgqbSaCOmvvSwMY1yj0zof7wEG8qqd3q4tKoK-QrzW1S5E-uHQRzktXvtdXPxep~JE7cFXrl6DSnC08gU-~0gYFEmPEivjIzZ~FQY3-KyJ4dY1tafKPZXc0zEtd-5qW2V3GVz8KesFtezkMNcUEbgLRIApntHab7r1RGgTJSkHKjG3WAf5hxADXzhNZB4fqCxCd3JViKRI9-jr2tDXw-noNTQgobhjYs6dOFNUOtK79XPoSvIuNpwi9f9QYPxZ6B-iGsK6zy9lCuRjxDy5yzIggHxWm3fXJ1gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The superintendent updated the Mount Vernon City Schools board on the district’s facility master plan process and said staff have discussed four grade‑configuration options and are preparing site and program research for the facility advisory committee.

“We have partnered and joined with the Ohio Facility Construction Commission,” the superintendent said, describing conversations that began in the previous spring. “They contacted us 2 weeks ago and said, hey, if you could have a high level view of what your plan is... we would move you up to the front of the list.” The superintendent said that placement can accelerate eligibility for OFCC funding if a local bond were in place.

The presentation laid out trade‑offs the district is weighing: minimizing transitions for students; operational and transportation impacts; and building size and site selection. The district is examining options that would reduce the number of elementary buildings from six to between two and four depending on configuration, and staff highlighted Shale Meadows Elementary as a model of a large K–5 campus that uses pod designs to preserve a small‑school feel.

The superintendent said the district has an invitation to tour recently built facilities and will host a site visit for the facility advisory committee on Feb. 18; the committee will also do a virtual visit to Hillsdale, a recently built k–12 facility described as a potential reference for space planning. The superintendent cautioned that the district is at a master‑planning stage, not site selection, and that exact site decisions would come later.

Board members asked about timing and what would be required to be included on the OFCC list. The superintendent said providing a high‑level configuration and rough locally‑funded components would be sufficient to advance the district’s place on OFCC’s schedule, and that local decisions (for example inclusion of an auditorium or pre‑K in the locally funded portion) would follow detailed planning.

The presentation did not propose any immediate bond or site selection; it framed the work as a master‑planning effort and noted operational details — busing, food service and building footprints — that will be part of later analysis.","Superintendent briefed the board on facility master‑planning work, four configuration options under review, a potential Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) partnership that could speed access to state funds if the district presents a high‑level plan, and a facility advisory committee site visit on Feb. 18.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6338588,"East Elementary’s Eagle’s Nest after‑school program serves 20–30 students weekly with homework help and enrichment",474,116000,590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f&start=116&end=590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2269641-c35da4586a0775ff378689dea6de002f/thumbnail_116000.jpg","/articles/6338588/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/East-Elementarys-Eagles-Nest-afterschool-program-serves-2030-students-weekly-with-homework-help-and-enrichment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338588-d9f14c795784d9105a460fc068ad3817/orig.mp4?Expires=1776186314&Signature=d0~aW3zPN4UkmoQITHCNKkZnlkECjr7YMaEtPGuEcvpmbV8n1UZoynn~Aa-uF2Qlg5INsShvNLksvNWs0Mj1BFhRRQE4-4bUo8hFYWVCZJ3lJhfS67elHPUx2bt0inKhRq1atQMEMCKycNRHAH5e8oLdjgNQQgEpzMX7yZqiS23zTwN1z5Srb8YzrGEhStXt7Y-HAB2o6btHTEi8~VjZqKF1FyAUOIasozd6fFS~gIuRUmlR2tzJf6Kfe9X8DzGZ-QiczP9MkBznQnpnIuBWSWEJoEKKmotg~QfbwXeO78a1Ai5eI2ozLeGZs~Z150PGh7ijL4ZRIehoY8TnZRNbUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carly Watterson, principal at East Elementary, told the Mount Vernon City Schools board that the school’s Eagle’s Nest after‑school program runs Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and provides 45 minutes of homework help and 45 minutes of enrichment.

“We really wanna make sure, though, that it's known. We are looking for students that need the additional help. It's not just open to anyone,” Watterson said, describing the program’s selection process. She said the school uses beginning‑of‑year NWEA MAP assessment data to invite students who scored in roughly the 20th percentile and then takes teacher recommendations; remaining spots are offered to families who need after‑school care.

Watterson described the program as volunteer‑driven and listed local partners and activities: United Way of Knox County; volunteers from NYU and the Providence Center; YMCA and Movement with Morgan activities; SNAP‑Ed lessons (including a smoothie‑blender powered by a stationary bike); 4‑H STEM activities; board‑game sessions led by retired teachers; arts and crafts with Paula Barone; and, this year, square dancing. She said Marilyn Nagy coordinates the volunteer program and teachers Holly Brackman, Casey Melton and Tiffany Firebaugh also lead help sessions.

Watterson said the program typically serves 20–30 students and that the school keeps a hard cap of 30 because library space is limited. “Thirty is definitely our max,” she said, adding that participation ebbs and flows with seasons and family schedules. Watterson said the district starts the program in October and typically runs it through May.

On outcomes, Watterson said the school tracks NWEA MAP percentiles for participating students and looks for growth: “We want to be able to show growth. And so we've always shown growth. I think in the 7 years that we've had kids involved, I can only think of 1 kid that has actually not shown growth.”

Board members asked about grade levels served and whether the program could be expanded. Watterson said Eagle’s Nest focuses on third through fifth grades but will include second grade when space allows; she said kindergarten and first grade are typically excluded because of the length of the regular school day. She also said the program can accept students who need after‑school care when there are openings.

The presentation noted the program is now in its eighth year overall and partners closely with United Way to staff volunteers and enrichment providers. Watterson invited questions and said the program continues to rely on volunteers and teacher leadership to operate.","Principal Carly Watterson told the Mount Vernon City Schools board the Eagle’s Nest, an after‑school partnership with United Way of Knox County, runs Monday–Thursday, 3:30–5 p.m., prioritizes students scoring in the bottom 20th percentile on NWEA MAP and teacher referrals, and typically serves 20–30 students with a cap of 30.","actionData","errors"]

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East Elementary’s Eagle’s Nest after‑school program serves 20–30 students weekly with homework help and enrichment