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Sherry Ulmer of 366 Hickory Drive urged the board to modify the district’s RTRI policy, seeking several specific changes she said other boards have adopted. Ulmer asked that sponsoring entities certify that any person working with district students in RTRI programs have passed FBI and BCI criminal background checks; she asked that sponsoring entities prohibit people convicted of offenses that would disqualify them from employment in Ohio public schools; that sponsors be prohibited from providing promotional items to students; that board members and staff refrain from promoting or discouraging RTRI programs; that RTRI programming be limited to one day per school quarter (no longer than 30 minutes, during lunch only) and not permitted at open houses, book fairs, parades, trunk-or-treat events, dances, field days, sporting events, music performances or other assemblies. Ulmer also told the board she was concerned about proposed legislative changes that could allow Bible studies on school grounds.

Christine Wheeler, who identified herself as a resident of 309 West Ninth Street, spoke in detail about Lifewise’s internal safety measures and program operations. Wheeler listed screening and safety practices she said Lifewise uses: liability insurance, background checks using pro‑screening, reference checks and interviews, random drug testing for bus drivers, annual fire and state-bus inspections, daily pre- and post-trip driver inspections, teacher‑certification processes, mandated-reporter and child‑abuse awareness training, CPR and emergency-response training, incident reporting and classroom‑management training. She said Lifewise maintains a curriculum, attendance tracking, policy manual and adult-to-student ratios of 1:10 and that no adult is permitted to be alone with students except their own child.

Wheeler provided summary statistics for the current year: 267 students participated; five elementary schools had enrolled students; 64 team members served the program; 20 churches were involved; and 15 of the team members were parents or grandparents of Lifewise students. She closed with a success story about a family who connected to a church through the program and reported improved family circumstances.

Board members asked clarifying questions about Lifewise’s volunteer screening and said the district would take the public comments under advisement. The board’s formal votes later in the meeting did not change district RTRI policy; the comments were recorded during the public-participation segment.

Why it matters: The speakers asked the board to clarify and possibly tighten the district’s rules for outside programs that interact with students and raised questions about volunteer screening and where such programming can occur.

What the district said it will do: Board members and staff said they would consider public input and that Lifewise offered to provide more information on request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marysville Exempted Village Schools March 20, 2025 BOE Meeting - See link in description","oneSentenceSummary","Two residents used the public-comment period March 20 to urge stronger district safeguards for outside in-school programs and to describe Lifewise’s safety practices and participation statistics.","taxTitle","Marysville Exempted Village, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38299,"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},6114823,"Board approves contingency steps, conditional instructional-hour changes and staff reductions tied to May levy outcome",6035,185000,6220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9&start=185&end=6220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9/thumbnail_185000.jpg","/articles/6114823/Ohio/Board-approves-contingency-steps-conditional-instructional-hour-changes-and-staff-reductions-tied-to-May-levy-outcome","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114823-a352c881e8d7760058b666a23eaaaf29/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886201&Signature=VQ1FOXhLf2YmO1hZxJLp6t8BKnnlNuQs-HJHtkYhxFtNNcvgIgk5RjPPDVDETbOJOX9E2CLXRYRvsk9yKSdyBJZPiw1eu5~E0CP5R22MsccKOFrI2wXukrGTh7t-yMhude8UCQeYtNlj~M41U1qIp68scjn9HyspD1sXAj6sDXIUDz6tv3xMDaW0CnGcCgBf-eyZnKtXBpDEfyPdel5dz18xGAgrE0hmMfTdXUxRCvUDbxpBaNNv5OLBEU95es18TlDk9vnil-9lwNgIEO0fa99Wit4r4p8wOD9qixhhiJ535e2AxCO92zhTUpoge4zoxPWvUurDsPHe5m~C3rKZbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marysville Board of Education members on March 20 approved a set of contingency measures that will take effect only if the May 6, 2025 school levy does not pass. The actions include a conditional reduction of instructional hours at elementary and Creekview Intermediate schools, a memorandum of understanding with the Marysville Education Association on K–6 planning time, and both certified and classified staff reductions or suspensions tied to implementing the contingency plan.

The board voted to reduce daily instructional time by 30 minutes at the elementary schools and Creekview Intermediate School for the 2025–26 school year if the levy fails and the district implements its contingency plan. Creekview’s new tardy bell would become 9:05 a.m. with a 3:15 p.m. dismissal; elementary schools’ tardy bell would be 9:45 a.m. with 3:55 p.m. dismissal. The reductions were approved as a resolution conditional on levy failure.

The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Marysville Education Association that states, if the May levy does not pass, the 200 minutes of K–6 certified staff preparation time will be scheduled prior to the student school day for the 2025–26 school year.

Board members then approved a certified reduction-in-force list that identifies program and course areas that would be reduced under the contingency plan (including cuts in art, music, physical education and a range of middle- and high-school electives and advanced courses). The board also approved a resolution to suspend certain classified staff contracts effective May 23, 2025, if the contingency plan is enacted.

Board President Campbell and other members emphasized that the measures would be implemented only if the levy fails. Dr. Allen, the district superintendent, told the board the contingency work followed the district’s November contingency planning after a prior levy failure and that the district must be ready now because of timing and staffing cycles. The treasurer’s presentation during the meeting warned that Marysville’s revenue per pupil is well below state averages and that operating shortfalls make contingency planning necessary.

Board members and administrators repeatedly framed the votes as difficult but required steps to align staffing and schedules with projected budget reality if voters do not approve the May levy.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to adopt the meeting agenda — approved.
- Resolution to reduce instructional hours at elementary and Creekview (conditional on May levy failure) — approved.
- Memorandum of understanding (MEA) on K–6 planning time (effective only if levy fails) — approved.
- Certified reduction in force (list of positions/programs to be cut if contingency plan is implemented) — approved.
- Resolution to suspend specified classified staff contracts effective 05/23/2025 (conditional) — approved.
- Routine business (minutes, policies, treasurer and superintendent action items) — approved.

What the votes mean going forward
If the levy fails on May 6, the contingency actions approved by the board will be implemented, triggering schedule changes, reassignment offers where available and suspension of specific classified contracts. The superintendent said the district is continuing discussions about possible phased approaches and shared services for other programs (including preschool services) but emphasized that the $3 million potential swing in operating costs from taking on an existing preschool program is not in the district’s five‑year forecast.

The board repeatedly asked staff to continue community outreach and factual communications about the levy and the operational consequences of a failure. The treasurer presented a community postcard that lists financial facts and the proposed tax impact tied to the May ballot request.

Board members said they hoped voters would approve the levy so the contingency plan would not be implemented.","Marysville Board of Education members on March 20 approved a set of contingency measures that will take effect only if the May 6, 2025 school levy does not pass.",{"_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},6114810,"District warns of possible $3M operating swing if it must assume county developmental-disabilities preschool",267,3733000,4000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9&start=3733&end=4000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9/thumbnail_3733000.jpg","/articles/6114810/Ohio/District-warns-of-possible-3M-operating-swing-if-it-must-assume-county-developmental-disabilities-preschool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114810-0160834dcce3c6e780bab0cc7827cc35/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886201&Signature=bW-Xq229oVbh1XBOZ5scEhTClVyCQO-KRmGBhoGQ5Q8-X55dzE9JzlVweA1nJDG-Nk1eKNEIZXrv-PUkjm3W~FZ4lUVQPsPZX4PogHrzvTaR7iE9HK37n99Zd57ma~Nj4cjzaOXYnRq4O1FB9iLSlNIksdt4JSqcymSDEQwJTG7XeT-ZgF2om5ClE5mOHqB67nmFVKQKnPUMJaBC~bd~5MuGO71y-3KgmH4phix4DXGDKUNTiny-LutpalShFx2DXqpOhGbbpqeyEe~ttf3J1TDAN0OTORiauzNaT44DExDSotLPwSFh4YCTACpwKC1k7blsKDzwdebjAIBztVYqaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Kristen Allen told the board on March 20 that the district currently houses a preschool program (at the Harold Lewis facility) operated by Union County developmental-disabilities services and that the county may require the district to assume operational responsibility for the program. Dr. Allen said Marysville currently serves the majority of the preschool students and that transferring operations to the district could create a roughly $3 million annual increase in operating costs.

\"Our preschool is currently housed there. They do not have to, operate our preschool. We are probably about 90% of their preschool. Taking on preschool from DD would cost us around $3,000,000,\" Dr. Allen said, adding the district is exploring phased approaches and shared-service options to offset the cost but that the likely drop-dead timing means the district could be required to take responsibility as soon as the 2025–26 school year.

Board members asked clarifying questions about ownership, the number of students served and whether the facility would remain a county resource or become a district-operated program. Dr. Allen said the district has about 90% of the students served at the facility and that one district could have only a few students; she said the questions of ownership, fee arrangements and whether the district would operate or pay the county to continue operations are all under discussion.

Dr. Allen said the fiscal impact is not reflected in the district’s five‑year forecast and stressed the issue increases the urgency of the district’s levy work and contingency planning.

Why it matters: A sudden requirement to assume preschool operations for children with developmental disabilities would increase annual operating expenses by millions and would complicate staffing and facility planning for the next school year.

What the district said it will do: Dr. Allen said administrators will continue negotiations with county partners and supply the board with updates; she told the board she hoped to present a more concrete plan in early April while acknowledging the district had more questions than answers at this time.","Superintendent told the board Marysville currently houses a preschool operated by the county developmental-disabilities (DD) agency; if the county transfers operation to the district, the district could face about $3 million in additional annual operating costs and may need to take full responsibility as soon as school year 2025–26.",{"_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},6114818,"District presents new K–12 math framework, seeks parent and teacher feedback",428,2486000,2914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9&start=2486&end=2914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741546-fdd7611df0bc443458ca39b58295a4e9/thumbnail_2486000.jpg","/articles/6114818/Ohio/District-presents-new-K12-math-framework-seeks-parent-and-teacher-feedback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114818-e9b84d98e094416ea448f1bc3c48c051/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886201&Signature=L77rliYBOklmF80VXtrNcQIENlYBwDH6dcYYi4ZjpTQhGVcVNTvdW3RTbmfAilhPtCXMWmXk4nk~hphxnCwsofNrsIoDJ28jwbD0g3GaGLhzisgg5ieidgzt~yVKZQAlGDPzKzXZuhL1VOhkEl9eSWjN8xUknbsm6lEHzFvCz9a8eEW7kfw5rUGBuLyC5S94p7YpVguBNZntrfyLentJeRFJWZW3b7GCy85yjDEb~uNJ36CbaRaQEtCCEqytBxYENmEmdSb6E0sKdEyzeBgJiEOWHLUpfxaadVqFMMVfwgoPIcEW08jFcPiUPK1k9yZfRhbxxi5f31VoiOSmoeChEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marysville curriculum staff presented a draft K–12 math framework to the board and community on March 20 and asked for further feedback from parents and teachers before a final draft is released this spring.

Cassie Saint John, instructional coach, and the district curriculum director (name not specified in the meeting record) said the framework draws on federal research from the Institute of Educational Sciences and other evidence-based sources the district reviewed beginning in 2022. The presenters said their work focused on aligning instruction vertically (across grade levels) and horizontally (across buildings) and on translating research recommendations into classroom practice.

\"We started doing a lot of research, back in 2022... I read hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of pages of empirical studies,\" Cassie Saint John said. She summarized K–6 priorities in the draft as explicit instruction, mathematical language, multiple representations (including manipulatives), specific word-problem instruction and fact fluency. For grades 7–12 the framework emphasizes problem solving and strengthening algebra readiness.

The presenters said the district has held two parent-council sessions — the first in December and a second in February — and combined attendance across the sessions was about 20 parents. Parent feedback favored reintroducing fact fluency practice and expressed interest in parent-facing resources that explain how families can support math at home.

Board members asked about next steps and implementation timing. The curriculum director said the district aims to present the refined framework to building principals and teachers this spring and to begin implementation in the next school year, aligning instructional materials and professional development toward the framework. The presenters noted that, while the district intends to create parent-facing supports, the draft framework is currently teacher-facing guidance on instructional practice; parent resources are planned as a follow-up product.

In response to a question about digital versus pen-and-paper instruction, Saint John said the research showed both digital and physical manipulatives can be effective; the district expects to use a blend of methods and adopt strategies that prepare students for future coursework.

The board asked for the district to return with a revised draft for another parent council session and for a clear description of professional-development needs so principals can schedule training.

Why it matters: Board members and presenters said math instruction and algebra readiness are central to student post‑secondary preparation. The district framed the framework as part of a multi‑year effort to improve math outcomes that have trended downward nationwide, citing National Assessment data as background.

What’s next: The district plans to refine the draft after the March parent council feedback, present the revised draft to principals and teachers for further input, and release parent-oriented resources about helping students with math at home.

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Residents debate Lifewise program safety and request RTRI policy changes during public comment

Board approves contingency steps, conditional instructional-hour changes and staff reductions tied to May levy outcome

District warns of possible $3M operating swing if it must assume county developmental-disabilities preschool

District presents new K–12 math framework, seeks parent and teacher feedback