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Energy staff illustrated a regional load forecast that showed growing summer peaks attributable in part to nearby data‑center growth. Those peaks increase the “capacity” component of electricity bills — a revenue stream paid to generators to expand or build generation to meet peak demand. Energy Manager Mister Gordon said that capacity‑charge increases and the district’s recent performance on peak days combined to produce an estimated $334,000 increase on the capacity side in the most recent comparison; the administration said wholesale and capacity changes together were forecast to raise the district’s electric costs by about 27% for the year.

Gordon explained how capacity charges are calculated: regional auctions set a clearing price; each customer’s peak‑day contribution (measured over the five highest demand days) determines the customer’s share. He said the district tries to limit exposure on those highest days — for example, by modifying building schedules during summer peak alerts — but that last year one of the five highest demand days occurred after school had started, when athletic events and building activity limited the district’s ability to throttle energy use.

The district also said it hedges gas and participates in a purchasing consortium (described as MEC/Meta by staff) and that the wholesale contract pricing has varied: a recent hypothetical purchase rate cited in the presentation was 5.7¢/kWh compared with a prior three‑year locked price near 3.2¢/kWh. Staff noted that without hedging the current market would be higher.

Gordon highlighted positive performance metrics, citing Energy Star scores: Heritage Elementary was performing better than 96% of comparable school buildings in Energy Star, and the district average was above 92%. He said the district’s energy program had achieved about $25.8 million in “total avoidance” since the last levy by reducing consumption relative to earlier baselines.

Board members thanked operations staff and emphasized that district energy decisions must not degrade the student day; Gordon said staff will not intentionally impact instruction or student activities to reduce electric peaks.

Ending: District staff said they will continue to monitor wholesale and capacity markets, work with the consortium for hedging strategies and pursue building‑level controls to limit peak‑day exposure; administrators asked to return with updates if additional mitigation steps are recommended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Olentangy Schools, Board of Education 3.13.25","oneSentenceSummary","Energy staff told the Olentangy board on March 13 that rising capacity charges tied to regional data‑center growth are likely to push the district’s electric costs up this year — staff estimated an overall electric increase of about 27% driven by wholesale and capacity changes.","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},6635429,"Olentangy showcases teacher‑led 'Seeds of Change' projects, launches districtwide student experience survey and student‑agency work",1137,254000,1391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69&start=254&end=1391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69/thumbnail_254000.jpg","/articles/6635429/Ohio/Olentangy-showcases-teacherled-Seeds-of-Change-projects-launches-districtwide-student-experience-survey-and-studentagency-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635429-d01a8938ed16c2329113d18c657a302d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197338&Signature=Qa~KlXkggOVn6PGH0m~z5a88w92sXFvbdx-FGf4UThPmn46IoDc83-xlED8Eltdvm03le7ZHRBbL7fmjpc7A2uTkFgo2s~PfkbCeTZTRCBMyjnWhRD6iKQ~Jex47NciCApRfAqODK2kMHUUo1h3VbB7R9gME~N7cBzl7lL7yPrskG6i2WCJu6foIziBKhNBcQS9vUd7q9DMB0KFgzQJncB93pQ~Vb4FaeOz3pig37MYUds8LTZmY8buOdpDv4gNyC0CUfMXnbe-lSnabJsTXyYujjIW0Bq7k8tVCGhX9AAeOJ4KGT6le52snit6fgWDxc1mUM6CLVblAkD0t4kNqkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Olentangy Local School District administrators and teachers used the March 13 board meeting to showcase multiple initiatives aimed at increasing student engagement, student ownership of learning and curricular connections across grade levels.

Presenters described Seeds of Change, a teacher‑led professional learning course now in its fourth year. Ms. Furie and co‑lead Vince Stetilio said the program grew to more than 40 participants this year. Teachers in Seeds of Change bring a “seed” idea, do research, test classroom strategies and present preliminary results at a year‑end showcase. Teacher Sharon Bosley, a traveling art teacher based at Indian Springs, described a combined literacy‑and‑visual‑arts curriculum she developed for kindergarten and first grade, using read‑alouds and cross‑curricular projects such as “Flat Cat” and The Color Monster to build comprehension and a love of reading.

Administrators also showcased student‑led work at Liberty High School. Assistant Principal Anthony Paletta described a student‑driven TEDx event tied to the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) theme — “Respectful, Engaged, Inclusive” — where students will give talks and demonstrate ownership of school culture. Student speakers Auguste Martinez and William Wayne said the project aimed to build school connection and give students meaningful roles in school life; Martinez called the work “creating a positive culture inside of Olentangy Liberty.” The TEDx event was announced as taking place the coming Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

District academic leaders described a broader effort to “elevate the student experience.” Presenters said the district revised its student exit survey and launched a new student experience survey for grades 5 and 9–12 (the middle‑school administration is scheduled for early May). The survey measures the district’s Portrait of a Learner attributes and the district’s effectiveness in alleviating barriers to learning; officials said the tool will give the administration student‑level feedback about engagement, opportunities and school climate.

Examples of classroom and pathway work included Ikigai exercises in middle school (helping students reflect on interests, skills and impact), expanded career pathways at the high‑school level, a 57% increase in enrollment in the district’s Teacher Academy, and increased middle‑school exposure to the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) and local partners. District staff described a Martha Holden Jennings Foundation grant that placed the district in a cohort studying student agency; that grant funded professional development, student focus groups facilitated by a vendor called the Human Restoration Project, and a district delegation to a national “student power” summit in Granville.

Officials said student focus groups produce transcripts and themes that administrators review to shape classroom practice; staff also cited the word students most frequently used to describe school this year as “competitive,” a finding the presenters said requires attention as the district balances rigor with belonging.

Board members and staff emphasized that the various projects are intended to connect students’ interests to course options and career pathways and to make opportunities more visible and student‑driven. The presentations included staff from curriculum and instructional technology who said they are building supports to scale teacher innovations.

Ending: Administrators said the new survey data and ongoing grants and partnerships will guide the district’s next steps in curriculum design and student engagement work, and they encouraged the board and community to watch for follow‑up reports when survey results and grant deliverables are compiled.","District presenters highlighted Seeds of Change, student‑driven initiatives and a new student experience survey that will go to grades 5–12. Officials described partnerships, career pathways and a Martha Holden Jennings Foundation grant focused on student agency.",{"_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},6635430,"Olentangy board approves TIF for Peachblow Aquatic Center to secure pool access for schools",2203,4631000,6834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69&start=4631&end=6834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69/thumbnail_4631000.jpg","/articles/6635430/Ohio/Olentangy-board-approves-TIF-for-Peachblow-Aquatic-Center-to-secure-pool-access-for-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635430-a04a1feb2c3bfbf03bcc60950fac905a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197338&Signature=hQmlscyy7ee9APqeDuBXP67aF5xYYkqDQclDEUkrp-qw~-05VKr~hjgPcx4DwLP0A-O13VXiQmsr8DC6z0rv2qPmIDFfHI~v3hwEWowjHRFg1cAU3QwUMwOwnzHQDPnFewfdXVZVy75rI9EbYKeAo2W5VNOkgLC72CiBtv1Van2ruEp~tb3UMTACxKa9b0z0ihaYLhA06hlQ9OfM03KLlSRFUalykqSrvfMsbgBr~ZczLLMYgjjDWHh6oy-dCiv~UmSZMY6WL3KZI2rihTEMp28Npy~FClya07BR4B6RPVxwQG4ljEG1y5q6Z72bY-yCqsd-iSBEpsylVtb79Ohx8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Olentangy Local School District Board of Education voted March 13 to approve a tax‑increment financing (TIF) compensation agreement and deed covenant tied to a proposed Peachblow Aquatic Center, a privately developed swim facility intended to host lessons, club swimming and scheduled time for the district’s high school teams.

The resolution, approved by roll call after an executive‑session negotiation under Ohio law, passed on a unanimous recorded vote of the five board members present (Mister O’Brien; Miss Schreiber; Mister Lester; Doctor Dabrico; Doctor Wallach). The board moved into executive session earlier in the meeting under Ohio Revised Code protections for negotiations with political subdivisions; after returning to open session trustees voted to adopt the TIF agreement.

Lori Carr, owner of Buckeye Swim, described the planned Peachblow (Peach Blow) Aquatic Center as a two‑pool facility: a separate teaching pool (30 by 60 feet) and a competitive training pool set up as 25 yards by 25 meters with roughly 10 lanes plus a smaller “extra” lane for lessons or training. Carr said the design includes individual changing rooms and family restrooms rather than traditional locker rooms, and a team room and deck seating sized to host small high‑school meets. “The cost is our cost…It’s 1.25 because that covers our payroll cost for those lifeguards,” Carr said, describing how the facility will bill the district for lifeguard coverage during school times and events.

Under the agreement presented to the board, Olentangy schools would receive morning lane time before school three days per week, use of the entire facility up to 5 p.m. after school on assigned days, Saturdays after 1 p.m. for training or meets, and Fridays by mutual agreement during the swim season. Carr said Buckeye Swim and Buckeye Swim School would operate the center and that the developer has a soft agreement to host all four Olentangy high‑school swim teams.

Board members framed the deal as a public‑private partnership that adds pool capacity in a rapidly developing area. “I just think it’s a great example of a private public partnership that works,” Mister Lester said during discussion. Trustees also noted the development sits in an area that has grown since the parcel was purchased and that hosting the teams locally will reduce the district’s recurring lane‑rental costs at outside pools.

The board’s approval follows a public discussion and the district’s announcement that it will discuss the agreement in executive session under the Ohio Revised Code section cited for economic‑development negotiations (Revised Code 121.22(G)(8) and for TIF matters under Revised Code 5709.73(B)). The board said it would return to the matter if additional formal approvals are required after negotiations conclude.

The TIF resolution does not create district ownership of the pool; it compensates the taxing entities for the TIF and establishes the deed covenant and schedule of school access described at the meeting. The district’s legal counsel and administration said they will finalize the detailed contract language and administrative logistics after the board’s vote.

A final implementation schedule, including start dates for district use, was not specified at the meeting. Board members said they intend to monitor facility scheduling and any changes in usage costs as the project moves forward.

Ending: The board’s action authorizes the district to finalize the compensation and deed covenant with the Peachblow Aquatic Center developers; the district will return to the board with any additional documents or requests for further approvals as the project is finalized.","The Olentangy Local Board of Education on March 13 approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) compensation agreement and deed covenant with the developers of the proposed Peachblow (Peach Blow) Aquatic Center, a privately built pool that will reserve times for Olentangy high school teams and district programming.",{"_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},6635418,"Votes at a glance: Olentangy Local board actions March 13, 2025",6711,124000,6835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69&start=124&end=6835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6635418/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Olentangy-Local-board-actions-March-13-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635418-c8d326c5cf18d99ded229c91549d352b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197338&Signature=HzdHL2laaPO0ckxmg4zeRLVjYnJox6IZKnODRUh-hDg1kRQvYjrzI4OS0ijhTTdJh8beKaLsmsSvA7d-RG83SubnfWucVJvZ~5ZFgFfF-d7mCmscdQMKAJqcjEYn2q2CayzvMC8DnWEsD-VvvnMlfhdiUC3Vs1SARBlrD2IaET30lTjPelod71G9Yh748Mclm~hFfUsO1dQBfNxRwEXh9VCHsbNYAEZ76LEzVRlxxBpvwQSfk1cVPnkwRCKa2wMwLTcSh4pWlX3zfotv4UxXAE3ACxTMly2Mb4fsNxWZ-dX5pWFQUvesK4n9olYdVer7BkAKWCu0pI3U771Cg5qKFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Olentangy Local School District Board of Education took several formal votes during its March 13 meeting. Below are the principal actions taken on the record and the roll‑call outcomes as recorded in the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance

1) Approve meeting agenda — Outcome: approved
- Motion and second recorded on the agenda. Roll call: Mister Lester — Yes; Doctor Dabrico — Yes; Doctor Wallach — Yes; Mister O’Brien — Yes; Miss Schreiber — Yes.

2) Approve TIF compensation agreement and deed covenant for Peachblow Aquatic Center (Buckeye Swim) — Outcome: approved
- Roll call recorded after executive session: Mister O’Brien — Yes; Miss Schreiber — Yes; Mister Lester — Yes; Doctor Dabrico — Yes; Doctor Wallach — Yes. The board authorized administration to finalize contract language; the matter had been discussed in executive session under Ohio law for negotiations and economic‑development matters.

3) Treasurer consent action items (donations; minutes from February 20) — Outcome: approved
- Included in consolidated consent vote; roll call recorded: Miss Schreiber — Yes; Mister Lester — Yes; Doctor Dabrico — Yes; Doctor Wallach — Yes; Mister O’Brien — Yes.

4) Superintendent consent items A–I (human resources, early graduations, field trips, 2026–27 school calendar, technology purchase of Chromebooks, business/facilities items, etc.) — Outcome: approved
- Motion to approve the full set of superintendent consent items passed by roll call. Recorded votes: Mister Lester — Yes; Doctor Dabrico — Yes; Doctor Wallach — Yes; Mister O’Brien — Yes; Miss Schreiber — Yes. The 2026–27 calendar and technology purchases were included in this package.

5) Approve administrative contract: hire Stephanie Dabrico as Director of Pupil Services (three‑year contract, 30 transition days) — Outcome: approved
- Board voted in favor on a separate superintendent action item. Recorded roll call: Doctor Wallach — Yes; Mister O’Brien — Yes; Miss Schreiber — Yes; Mister Lester — Yes; Doctor Dabrico — Yes (note: vote recorded while Dr. Dabrico was present as a board member before being confirmed in the role by the board action).

Procedural notes
- Several items were bundled as consent items and taken in single motions for efficiency; any trustee could have requested an item be pulled for separate discussion but none were pulled when the motions were called.
- The board used Ohio Revised Code exceptions to go into executive session for negotiations (noted for the TIF item) and later returned to open session to vote.

Ending: Board minutes reflect unanimous approval on the items summarized above; administrators will complete follow‑up tasks (contract finalization, Chromebook lease execution, calendar publication) as part of implementation.","A compact summary of formal board votes taken March 13, including approval of the meeting agenda, a TIF agreement for the Peachblow Aquatic Center, consent items (donations, minutes), superintendent consent items and the hiring of a director of pupil services.",{"_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},6635423,"Olentangy to lease 5,200 Chromebooks as part of device‑replacement cycle",173,5347000,5520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69&start=5347&end=5520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2638201-a94f5951f95e6e87882b3610892eaf69/thumbnail_5347000.jpg","/articles/6635423/Ohio/Olentangy-to-lease-5200-Chromebooks-as-part-of-devicereplacement-cycle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6635423-518264f1de581346eeba3616c6fd9287/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197338&Signature=YL6UqSy5ohiBPo6Fdb5qggisAXdRhv7rFwY7bc4iTmCH~F7lRJIJcpw0iBCMV8t~UjoGLFS6HwNaBeCy7rGaYNk8tzXPvrfsNj80LMLhy1HL0Fxc-eZeuSKs-JLMFynMD6KXRmcC~mQin3KJL8nCOfRc5ORcvDH2U4zcxevkIt0it-l2gbGbZVYRSVlQLAY9PmTVACMumkKNTFbCZwJESLe9x75XM2qC88GeNo7skzSZ1SNuK1ewT4NHco~hMmWwJV3z8LDt7M3rH89OABCC-cBCTUbXGV2bbjylWP-EYlIhgoEkCRhe3Lt9NjHWuKjogsY6iZba0W~vtGoRtqISFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","As part of the superintendent’s consent agenda approved March 13, the Olentangy Local School District included a technology purchase to lease and deploy 5,200 Chromebooks for student use.

Technology staff explained that roughly 4,100 devices were falling off prior leases and the 5,200 order accounts for district growth and reserves; the district’s practice is to place the newest machines into active student use and retain older but serviceable units as reserve devices. The planned replacements include blue‑light screen protectors, charging carts and warranty coverage intended to reduce service‑desk repairs.

Mr. Sexton, the presenter, said the district uses competitive bids and leasing terms and that the warranty and lifecycle management reduce in‑house repair burden. Staff noted the district usually plans for roughly 65% coverage via district devices at the high‑school level and relies on students bringing personal devices to complement district coverage in classrooms.

The Chromebook purchase was part of the superintendent consent items taken as a package and approved by the board in a single vote recorded at the meeting.

Ending: Administrators said devices and supporting equipment would be distributed according to building needs; warranty and reserve policies are intended to maintain service continuity for instruction and state testing.","The board approved the superintendent’s consent agenda, which includes a technology purchase to lease and deploy 5,200 student Chromebooks to replace older devices and provide reserves, with screen protectors, carts and warranties included.","actionData","errors"]

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