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Sears and Treasurer John Morrow (transcript reference) said the district has circulated a four‑point form letter to local constituents and legislators that asks for: 1) a funding guarantee for growing districts so money is not reduced while enrollment and student needs increase; 2) an update to the state’s cost inputs (the district said the state still uses 2022 cost assumptions); 3) stronger categorical funding to better offset special education and English‑learner costs; and 4) changes to property‑tax relief rules that the district said would better help elderly and disabled residents and close an inequitable break for absentee or income‑producing property owners.

Sears and other district leaders said they are coordinating with local and state advocacy groups, keeping a contact list of legislators and committee chairs and asking the community to use the form letter and talking points to press for changes. The presentation noted the district’s example that categorical funding currently provides roughly $180,000 to cover English‑learner costs that the district says support a much larger population ‘‘than what that dollar amount covers.’’

Legislative liaison updates at the meeting referenced pending state bills in committee that could affect district programming, including House Bill 62 (changes to the College Credit Plus program), House Bill 54 (permits 12‑passenger vehicles for student transport in certain cases) and House Bill 28 (matters related to property tax levies and replacement levies). Board members said they have communicated with State Representative Adam Mathews, who the board reported as acknowledging community outreach and saying he is listening to the district’s concerns.

The board did not take formal action on the advocacy presentation during the meeting, but district leaders said they will continue to update the board and push advocacy work in the coming weeks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kings Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Greg Sears told the Kings Local Board of Education on March 18 that under the governor’s proposed budget the district could lose approximately $2 million over three years and asked the community to press legislators on four specific requests.","taxTitle","Kings Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38728,"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},6120502,"Kings Early Childhood Center outlines personalized learning, PBIS and Power 5 skills",914,2038000,2952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1&start=2038&end=2952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1/thumbnail_2038000.jpg","/articles/6120502/Ohio/Kings-Early-Childhood-Center-outlines-personalized-learning-PBIS-and-Power-5-skills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120502-56ed960ae73537ea39e5b39519fa12c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136320&Signature=bJ0cASetMmiaBMtDTWPMbWX8-m9t4DOafyp52KscaIBg~Qr9DfZJgCodXW~kB-6MgHekh64cShyBg-jJfwIDM5JrP9~y1wlOahoxn4as-1sTXTAFu0-62v4gAR0hbrdc2JElLRXVW13MQl2t1owxrV2WiloSyAvO7CqJCW6B9nIfxY2VpI0amqr7ZYSwci55lM6tHVDvTx3t4-n4N1mQnZ5Ww-Ow5Z5GxHOzd0fLLS0EsR9wQSepPKjkFNKMwSf6SB9lRd8y82s06BArU53yp3CD~oYLtRZjiT9-1buGn9saPWepe2L8rL4NVENo6N6U9SvT7gTL4NF96q8IClUEUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marybeth Fossey, principal of Kings Early Childhood Center, and preschool staff presented a district strategic‑initiative update to the Kings Local Board of Education on March 18, describing how preschool instruction already uses personalized learning and how the school fosters the district’s Power 5 skills and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).

Fossey told the board that preschool teachers tailor instruction to each child’s interests and ability levels and schedule daily center time that staff intentionally plan to support Ohio’s early learning standards. Staff said the center’s approach allows teachers to observe and instruct organically while children play, which the presenters described as “purposeful play” that builds confidence and curiosity.

The presentation listed routine schoolwide events and instructional practices that support the Power 5 skills (communication, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and career readiness). Examples included family literacy night, field trips to the post office, a hands‑on science focus during center time and project activities such as building a gingerbread house that encourage creativity and problem solving.

On behavioral supports, KECC staff described a PBIS rollout that assigns three positively stated expectations — be safe, be kind, be problem solver — across common areas (gym, playground, playroom). Classrooms earn tokens for meeting expectations; when a classroom collects four tokens it receives an incentive (examples provided included extra recess time, a phone call home or a preferred snack). The preschool psychologist also described a social‑emotional curriculum used in all classrooms that teaches children breathing strategies, feelings identification and small calming activities; staff reported students are using these practices with peers on the playground.

KECC staff highlighted family and community engagement activities such as a heritage festival and schoolwide volunteer events. Board members praised the preschool team for early implementation of district initiatives and noted the benefit of starting personalized learning and social‑emotional skills at an early age. The presentation was informational; the board did not take formal action during the update.","KECC principal Marybeth Fossey and staff presented how preschool classrooms implement personalized learning, the district’s Power 5 skills and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The update described daily center time, social‑emotional curriculum and schoolwide incentives.",{"_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},6120507,"Kings Local architects unveil interior plans as design development nears completion",874,1153000,2027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1&start=1153&end=2027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1/thumbnail_1153000.jpg","/articles/6120507/Ohio/Kings-Local-architects-unveil-interior-plans-as-design-development-nears-completion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120507-596b5caa70918c2ff85baa3edf42fc30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136320&Signature=acUc6qz4G-seVlx7L1j~TiDBzGD1fYwhZqUGM8rSQIYNjpeBDjhXXwxmSt-ZuzRtkySjMc9zL2Pt4ONI9GaylCE9Pa~HnYTl-Cz30~jgml~0sDfyvG2kEiE298SJ~jN3LBY-MO2HUeRfXzzMSwearRR282YIvmN-vQqcTNUrFsexFIGdIjehtJuZmpTNRIs36z~JQjP380m~P3~xNoiD11G2-hqRR~aPZcpmi3gPaQvo7PaG57MxkAWmFdj0x~I5wRDsKaVkMn-rfluHh~PGw2~9xE8kZUB2kk7FmYbCQeDi63jR4SiAuw91Q76NjdJ453fOoIR4fuLbvDOzcBGz4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Architects working on the new Kings High School presented updated interior renderings and room-level design details to the Kings Local Board of Education on March 18, saying the project is nearing the end of the design development phase.

The presentation, led by Jenny Gallo and Charlie Janigan of SHP, showed color images of major public spaces including the main entry, theater and athletic arena; an innovation hub with a two‑story volume; flexible learning areas adjoining classrooms; and staff workrooms on each floor. SHP told the board the design development documents will be submitted to the district’s construction manager on April 4.

The architects said staff and student engagement has driven many decisions in the interior. SHP reported it has held 27 staff meetings since January to refine room layouts, furniture, storage and technology needs so engineers can produce final systems designs and the construction manager can prepare cost estimates. The team said students asked for stronger brand colors in high‑traffic, active areas and calmer, earth‑tone palettes for upper‑floor academic spaces; the design now uses brighter Columbia blue and red accents in entries and athletics areas with softer tones in classroom corridors.

On security and learning integration, SHP described a compromise for flexible learning areas: some classroom partitions facing common learning spaces will use glazing for day‑to‑day visibility, while adjacent classrooms will have solid security doors so staff can isolate space in a shelter‑in‑place event. The firm said that arrangement is intended to balance instructional flexibility with safety concerns raised in district meetings.

Exterior design choices shown included a branded event entry, theater massing and an academic wing with two internal courtyards to bring daylight into the building’s core. SHP also described input from high school architecture students who suggested practical ideas — among them a revised stadium entry, scaled courtyard use and a possible area for food trucks adjacent to a new ticket booth — that the architects said were low‑cost, feasible enhancements.

SHP said the next interior elements to be developed for presentation include the auditorium and additional specialty teaching spaces. The firm also noted that room‑level decisions are being translated into drawings that will inform the construction manager’s estimate.

Board members thanked SHP for ongoing staff engagement and for incorporating student ideas into the evolving design. The board did not take any formal action during the presentation; the item was informational and will return as the design process advances.","SHP presented color interior renderings and room-level layouts for the new Kings High School, showing flexible learning areas, an innovation hub, staff workrooms and a revised stadium entry; design development documents will be sent to the construction manager on April 4.",{"_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},6120487,"Votes at a glance: Kings Local routine approvals, staffing contracts and college‑credit MOU",3806,58000,3864000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1&start=58&end=3864","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1/thumbnail_58000.jpg","/articles/6120487/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Kings-Local-routine-approvals-staffing-contracts-and-collegecredit-MOU","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120487-0026930bc73780023d3c45a0c62a9f2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136320&Signature=QTKxZ~Bbol2QStGjczVqj61gqsrCPBkGn6Nk7aiQcCSCyKIXLlqFktj~RSXl94yYyBvzEt2JVQATc-2GGUgHh7H9aEX26Ya7m3zucsPH8vrzr1Mi2QA3kviMOjZql6aCag9AlZRT8aIQjnH688i8TvaV2elq9qVXgxVyh-aACmQUNhnuiTh5EIz-VHeRJxZn8rjiKo21TexL--ZlhR-r3EIWzx4LweN5zFm6yKhoKmF0Ea626T63dudN~H0NI3fw1~PaO9QMI20PVcueusLWwUx37rlCTQ5aVDUHGbiCA0D9t8o5wgwmk4KY6GST7KC6XJun6SfvK-uCBObEl26sDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kings Local Board of Education took a series of routine and consent items at its March 18 meeting. The board recorded roll‑call approvals on agenda and consent items, approved contracts and accepted retirements. The following is a summary of formal actions taken during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Approve meeting agenda — Motion made and seconded; roll call recorded; outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Approve treasury consent items (workers’ compensation/unemployment vendor) — Board reported the district will continue with the current vendor for workers’ compensation and unemployment claims management at a cost the treasurer noted as $2,420; motion, second, roll call recorded; outcome: approved.

- Approve superintendent items (field trips and OFCC submission) — Motion, second and roll call recorded; outcome: approved.

- Approve MOU with Cincinnati State for College Credit Plus (CCP) — District presented an updated MOU that maintains state floor credit costs (approximately $42 per credit hour) and adds an online/in‑person option; motion made, seconded and roll call approved.

- Approve assistant superintendent HR items (accept retirements) — Resignations due to retirement were accepted for Dawn Gould (community relations coordinator) and David Weinbrenner (coach, counselor, principal roles over 23 years); motion, second and roll call approved.

- Approve contract with Novo Staffing — Board approved a contract with Novo Staffing to address shortages in specific support staff areas; motion, second and roll call approved.

- Adjournment — Motion, second and roll call approved.

The board’s minutes reflect each motion was moved and seconded and roll calls were taken for votes. The meeting transcript records individual “yes” roll‑call responses from board members for each approval; no votes were reported as opposed or abstained in the record provided. The meeting did not include any ordinance or resolution items requiring further legal citation.","At its March 18 meeting the Kings Local Board approved routine agenda items, a workers' compensation/unemployment services contract (approx. $2,420), a memorandum of understanding with Cincinnati State for College Credit Plus, a staffing contract with Novo Staffing, and accepted retirements. Votes were unanimous as recorded.",{"_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},6120492,"Kings honors state‑qualifying swimmers and indoor track athletes; student presenters highlighted",585,168000,753000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1&start=168&end=753","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2707433-bb55e4fccd626f6b21bab2f59467dcf1/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6120492/Ohio/Kings-honors-statequalifying-swimmers-and-indoor-track-athletes-student-presenters-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120492-e6fa09a17f4e3bb940ad8d5fe5c427e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136320&Signature=bKwHiUWP8-n2SMeJDVg~X6yWwuueEn3vDX1AN8JWtwnBkR9W3~mAGskE8lBXMaJP-iXs~k9JeLpIwN3MQ4xBzxl52k~eIzCI5OUm3kbX9MbO1v5sf4faXUPYYZLiThx~eEPNKfWdWLIHuxO-eZGZQ77CcRYWEN~OMLS4oRyOOfIikPE-H~Zry7QXdWK1hwnMWxcY2pQt7NEDozDH33cOlmEVnSc3PraUT8z2ZwO1zKmWEm20TerITbVT89reG3pwOeULgLv1uWKOdXa5iXu7--iWmtO2DBwwZ-QRHc1t1eQ14E1m5mbwvYskqq1QsnOrBJmCs~aBA1vXXqbu21KH9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kings Local Board of Education recognized state‑qualifying student athletes and student presenters during its March 18 meeting.

Athletic director Eric Taylor told the board that Kings High School junior Maya Swicker won two state championships at the Ohio High School Athletic Association meet in Canton, becoming the first Kings swimmer to win two state titles in one season. Taylor said Swicker defended the 100‑yard backstroke, broke the state record in that event and also won the 100‑yard butterfly; the presentation named her the Division I female performer of the meet.

Taylor also recounted that 10 Kings swimmers attended the state meet. Relay teams and individual qualifiers were listed in the presentation; coaches Meisner and others were recognized. On the indoor track side, six athletes competed at the OHSAA indoor track championships on March 8. The district reported a school record in the 200‑meter relay (1:30.52) and noted individual placings, including a fifth‑place finish in the 200 meter and qualifying marks for national competition for one athlete.

Later in the meeting, Kings High School student leaders Taylor Kleiss and Gabby Cabrera delivered the monthly student presentation, highlighting athletics, academic competitions and community service: the swim and indoor track achievements, gymnastics district placements, a first‑ever men’s volleyball program, speech competition representation, volunteer fundraisers and a student group that packed 9,500 meals for a children’s charity. The students also noted participation in Business Professionals of America national qualifiers and career‑center projects for practical skills.

Board members and administrators congratulated the athletes, coaches and student presenters. No formal action was taken during the recognition segment.","The board recognized competitive successes: junior Maya Swicker won two OHSAA state swimming championships and several swim and indoor track athletes qualified for state meets. Student leaders Taylor Kleiss and Gabby Cabrera also presented campus activities and achievements.","actionData","errors"]

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