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The resolution to shorten the elementary and Creekview Intermediate instructional day by 30 minutes daily for the 2025–26 school year passed on a voice/roll-call vote. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Marysville Education Association (MEA) that would move the required 200 minutes of K–6 teacher preparation time to before the student day if the levy fails. Later the board adopted a certified reduction-in-force resolution and a separate resolution to suspend certain classified staff contracts; both actions were described by administrators as contingent on the levy failure and the district's contingency plan.

Why it matters: The district's treasurer warned that Marysville receives substantially less revenue per pupil than the state average and that, under the contingency plan, the district would face deeper operating shortfalls that require staffing and schedule reductions to balance the budget. Administrators said the measures are intended to preserve core instructional services while reducing operating costs if additional local revenue is not approved by voters.

The MOU between the district and the MEA sets K–6 prep time schedules for the 2025–26 school year only in the event the levy does not pass. Under the MOU the Creekview Intermediate tardy bell would be 9:05 a.m. with a 3:15 p.m. dismissal (doors open 8:45 a.m.); elementary schools would have a 9:45 a.m. tardy bell with a 3:55 p.m. dismissal (doors open 9:25 a.m.). The MOU specifies the 200 minutes of preparation time for K–6 certified staff would be scheduled prior to the student day; it does not change planning time for grades 7–12.

Board members and administrators stressed the steps are conditional. Superintendent Dr. Kristen Allen (identified in the meeting) described the actions as the district's implementation of the contingency plan developed after a levy failure in November and reiterated that the changes would occur only if voters reject the May 6 levy.

Certified staff reductions: The board approved a certified reduction in force listing position counts by area that the administration said would be cut if the levy fails. The resolution listed position categories and named some employees who would be reassigned, retired, or affected. Position counts included, as read by administration at the meeting, examples such as: art (4), music (4), physical education (3), intermediate STEM/technology reductions, middle school and high school program reductions (including FabLab, robotics, certain World Language and career/technical areas) and several high school academic/course reductions that the administration said would be guided by enrollment and master-scheduling constraints.

Classified position suspensions: The board also approved a resolution to suspend specified non-teaching (classified) contracts effective May 23, 2025, if the levy does not pass. The administration said the district would make best-effort offers to place impacted classified employees into vacancies when available. The resolution cited Ohio Revised Code language as the statutory basis for the action (referenced in the meeting as \"Revised Code 3319.172\").

Board discussion emphasized the difficulty of the actions and said they were proposed only as a last-resort cost-saving step. Several board members, calling the votes difficult and regrettable, asked the public to consider the fiscal tradeoffs when they vote. Treasurer Todd Johnson presented district financial slides during the meeting showing Marysville's revenue-per-pupil ranking well below the state average and describing the district's cash-on-hand and projected deficits.

Votes at the meeting: the board approved (by roll call) the instructional-hours resolution, the MEA MOU, the certified reduction-in-force resolution and the classified contract suspension resolution. Board members recorded their votes in the meeting record; the votes as called were affirmative.

What remains unresolved: All actions are expressly contingent on the May 6 levy not passing; if the levy is approved, administrators said the contingency steps would not be implemented and the district would seek to restore impacted courses and positions where feasible.

Ending: The board's actions formalize the contingency plan previously discussed by administrators and staff; administrators said they will provide additional detail to employees and the public as required and will continue to monitor financial projections and negotiations with the MEA.

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The board honored two National Merit finalists from Marysville High School: Levi Weithman and Aurelia Inskeep. The meeting also recognized two Presidential Scholar nominees, Linnea Olafsson and Levi Weitman. District speakers noted these recognitions are rare for the high school, and encouraged applause for the students.

District staff and coaches then introduced awardees from multiple programs: Early College High School CTSOs (Career and Technical Student Organizations) with students advancing to state and national competitions in BPA (Business Professionals of America), HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and SkillsUSA; winners of the Ohio STEM Learning Network design challenge; and individual athletic honors (including boys soccer standout Miles Armstrong and softball player Maya Segnor). Additional recognitions included cheer teams with top-three national finishes, cross-country and indoor track athletes who qualified for state competition, and students placing at the Ohio Japan Bowl.

Presenters named specific teachers and advisors (for example, Lisa Nemeth, ECHS assistant principal; Doug Hughes and John Brown for BPA; Stephanie Brown, Katie Johnson and Laura Atwood for HOSA). District staff also recognized the district's employee of the month, Amanda (last name not specified in public remarks), for her work in the SAC program.

Ending: Board members and administrators praised students and staff for their accomplishments and thanked families for their support; a group photograph was planned after the recognitions.

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Sherry Ulmer, a resident who identified her address in Marysville, asked the board to modify the district's current RTRI policy to impose tighter limits. Ulmer read a list of desired policy changes, including a requirement that sponsoring entities certify FBI and BCI criminal checks for any person working with district students; a prohibition on RTRI programs distributing promotional items (\"no candy, trinkets, snacks, clothing\"); a restriction on board members and staff promoting or discouraging RTRI programs; limiting RTRI sessions to one day per school quarter and 30 minutes during lunch; and preventing RTRI participation in before/after/during-school events such as book fairs, parades, open houses, field days and concerts. Ulmer also voiced concern about anticipated legislative changes that might allow organizations to provide Bible study on school grounds.

Christine Wheeler, speaking as a Lifewise representative, told the board Lifewise follows safety measures and operational protocols. Wheeler said the program maintains liability insurance, conducts background checks using Pro Screening (comparing it to the district's volunteer screening), performs reference checks and interviews, and requires training including child-abuse awareness, mandated reporter training, CPR and emergency response. She described daily driver inspections for buses, fire and state bus inspections, attendance records for accountability, a formal curriculum, incident reporting, and a 1:10 adult-to-student ratio. Wheeler reported program statistics for the year: 267 students served, 64 team members (15 of them parents/grandparents), and participation by 20 churches. She also shared an anecdote of a family the program helped connect with a church and report improved family circumstances.

Board members did not take immediate action on policy changes during the meeting; the public comment raised questions the board may address in policy review or future agenda items. Board President and administrators reiterated the public comment rules and said the comments would be considered as part of the district's ongoing volunteer/program policies.

Ending: The exchange made clear competing community views about religiously affiliated volunteer programs operating in or alongside district activities; Lifewise detailed safety practices, while a resident asked the board for tighter limits in policy and on program activities if legislation permits expansion to school property.

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Instructional coach Cassie Saint John and the district curriculum director (name not specified in the public record) said the framework began with national research — including Institute of Education Sciences studies — and was developed after a two-year review of best practices for elementary and secondary mathematics instruction. The higher-grade band (7–12) emphasizes problem solving and preparation for Algebra I, while kindergarten through sixth-grade priorities include explicit instruction, mathematical language, multiple representations, word-problem strategies and fact fluency.

The presenters said the district conducted two parent council sessions (combined participation about 20 parents) and used their feedback to revise a draft framework. They also said the district intends to provide parent-facing resources after finalizing the framework so families can support math learning at home.

Key implementation points cited at the meeting:
- The district intends to align the framework with Ohio's learning standards and with the district's existing literacy framework.
- Teachers will receive professional development targeted to identified areas; the district will use a spring PD window to refine practice.
- The district is evaluating instructional materials against state rubrics (EdReports) so resource adoption aligns with the new framework.
- Administration said it aims to present the revised framework to principals and teachers in late spring and implement in the next school year, contingent on resource adoption and district scheduling.

Board members asked about parent engagement numbers, differences between digital and hands-on manipulatives and a timeline for rollout. Presenters said parent councils were positive about the emphasis on fluency and expressed interest in parent-facing guidance. On instruction delivery, district staff described a balance between pen-and-paper fluency work and digital manipulatives, citing research that found both have productive uses.

Ending: District staff said the framework is in final refinement with the goal of sharing a near-final draft at an additional parent council and with building principals before the end of the school year; a teacher-facing framework will come first, followed by parent resources.

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