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Treasurer Mr. Charnello reported March property‑tax settlements brought collections to 99.74% of estimate and said the district expects to finish the fiscal year with about 138 days of cash on hand (roughly 4.6 months). He warned that a proposed House cap on cash balances (reported at a 30% cap in the House budget discussion) would lower the district's cash to about 3.6 months and would reduce available funds by roughly $9.5 million, accelerating the timing of any future levy cycles. \"The district's current cash balance policy does require the district begin looking at a new levy and/or deficit actions once we hit 25%,\" the treasurer explained, referencing the board's own threshold for action.

After the financial update the board approved several agenda items by recorded roll calls. Key actions included unanimous approval of a 20‑year permanent improvement cost assessment that inventories facility needs across the district; a resolution to use employee dishonesty/faithful‑performance insurance instead of individual surety bonds for certain officers (insurance in lieu of bond); and entering a multi‑year agreement with PowerSchool for the district student information system. The board also approved the sale of the Shanklin property to the Lake Development Authority and a settlement agreement release and waiver for specified school years. All recorded votes shown in the meeting transcript carried by roll call with four yes votes and no recorded no/abstain votes.

Board members and administrators framed the approvals as part of longer‑term planning. The 20‑year permanent improvement assessment, prepared with director of operations Steve Johnson, identifies deferred maintenance items and estimated recurring capital needs (the treasurer noted the assessment identified approximately $3 million per year in capital needs not already in the five‑year forecast). Board members stressed that investing in routine maintenance can prevent more costly, disruptive failures later.

Public comment before the votes included a separate financial comment from resident Nancy Marra, who criticized recent board budget choices, questioned the district's five‑year forecast assumptions and the effect of property valuation increases, and called on the board to commit to rejecting automatic revenue increases that would not be voter‑approved.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to approve agenda — outcome: approved (roll call unanimous, 4 yes). Evidence excerpt: \"Motion carries 4 0.\"
- Motion to approve minutes (03/10/2025) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Approve 20‑year permanent improvement cost assessment (7c) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Insurance in lieu of bond resolution (7e) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- PowerSchool agreement for 2025–2028 (9a) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Resolution approving sale of Shanklin property to the Lake Development Authority (9b) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Settlement agreement, release and waiver (9c) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Consent calendar (including miscellaneous donations, transportation, personnel items) — outcome: approved (4 yes).
- Motion to adjourn to executive session for personnel matters — outcome: approved (4 yes); board entered executive session at 7:21 p.m.

The board did not adopt new operating‑budget levies at the meeting; however, the treasurer and superintendent flagged pending state budget activity as a potential constraint on the district's ability to maintain cash reserves and directed further work on forecast scenarios and community outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","REGULAR BOARD MEETING - April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Willoughby‑Eastlake City Schools Board of Education on April 14 received a treasurer's update showing property tax collections near projections and approved a 20‑year permanent improvement cost assessment and several routine motions by unanimous roll call.","taxTitle","Willoughby-Eastlake City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38404,"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},6273400,"Board discusses religious \"release time\" policy during first reading as residents raise transparency concerns",1432,1526000,2958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000907-b135a19903f7aeb13a580f50920ae6ff&start=1526&end=2958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000907-b135a19903f7aeb13a580f50920ae6ff/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6273400/Ohio/Board-discusses-religious-release-time-policy-during-first-reading-as-residents-raise-transparency-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273400-453efd890a738b70b0e79206c588a360/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167749&Signature=aRvbP~hzjwwbjEMJvvcLS4wvYZIy7oBeCogmUHdeacJmF4EdwCToa~lgOVniXYMAFzk-ol3Z5i9rrb4tUJUb4A0lZNi--XEW-7yY-3vIvpao1spUkZ8pnV~fG7C3~iAJC0XiuRvgu6mgnswTh-Huxai6vcWP2SSDETDqLaAjSg20LCqeocRkITX2yWOe-SKS14bMRI7j3HtBJZrfYz5cf3xZdT8yrLJaXZWsRGagwCkvx~KLCBGMP8hcyyZgszz3j9KukVBvXwH1q9HEvxRgJkuOWjHdBwDRgTh7lQxnnh-z2L0TAo8NyT3drHC2yyAm5DftOvgy1up6X1VDNULoQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Willoughby‑Eastlake City Schools Board of Education held a first reading April 14 of a proposed religious release‑time policy (Policy 5223) and heard public comment urging clearer rules on materials and parental access.

The policy outlines how private providers can hold religious instruction during the school day if parents request release time for their children. Deborah Wilden, a resident who spoke during public comment, said she reviewed the draft and was concerned that a provision would bar students from bringing materials back to school. \"The parents who are agreeing to release their children have a right to this information,\" Wilden said, urging the board to amend the policy so returning materials be kept secure in students' backpacks and that students receive a reminder before removal from the program.

Board members framed the discussion around partnering with families and legal review. Board member Miss Menser said the district must run the draft by legal counsel but expressed support for working with families: \"When we are talking about our students ... we are trying to do what parents and families want for their children.\" Dr. Ward, the superintendent, described the item as early in the process and said the district will seek legal guidance and community input before taking final action.

Discussion at the meeting addressed two recurring points in the draft: (1) whether materials provided by outside providers should be allowed to return to school with students and, if so, how the district and parents should manage that; and (2) whether the policy should refer to \"core\" courses or \"graded\" courses when defining permissible release times. Board members and commenters noted the practical effect on scheduling and on student coursework if release time coincides with graded instruction.

No vote was taken; the policy was presented for a first reading and will return for further review. Board members directed staff to consult legal counsel, to consider wording changes (for example, replacing the term \"core curriculum\" with \"graded courses\" where appropriate), and to continue community engagement ahead of a second reading.

The district repeatedly referenced the choice to partner with families rather than to favor specific third‑party providers; several board members emphasized that release time is intended to respect family choice rather than to integrate religion into district instruction. Dr. Ward also noted that, to date, there are no active parent requests for release time in the district in the last month.

The board scheduled the policy for a second reading at its next public meeting; any final adoption will follow legal review and additional public input.","The Willoughby‑Eastlake City Schools Board of Education held a first reading April 14 of a proposed religious release‑time policy (Policy 5223) and heard public comment urging clearer rules on materials and parental access.",{"_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},6273392,"Career‑technical students present nursing and welding programs to Willoughby‑Eastlake board",177,863000,1040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000907-b135a19903f7aeb13a580f50920ae6ff&start=863&end=1040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000907-b135a19903f7aeb13a580f50920ae6ff/thumbnail_863000.jpg","/articles/6273392/Ohio/Careertechnical-students-present-nursing-and-welding-programs-to-WilloughbyEastlake-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273392-05babc7d79a6d9d2d333ded192912781/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167749&Signature=L6TABWGBlkJKE-uy-e9hc~Uzfgbq96SirfLaPmYV1Xya~sGkeBgxgBjJS-gMKUDF~aO0Xp5csyOT6CVf7PybIGHaOiL-~I6-yD7myq0045JHTpp8kN5imcSNu5vLzDmINnMYotFu-NtWUs5NqKI9bHwf8H5iglUWEomwme0DZcUrm7gMLqFs1AgiKwu5aMKNh29zdHeKO5fJSar7emicAKimH4mWAiWvsIL~PdZtXV3~5s3ebQXkohmKzqbfJr4bc0OJcdoikjSbF3nNCqho47dSQn3DWL93ycNUtqtyRtr3Hjxe001Gfbeo3Bpt0xRfgG4IKQwNovLFRbKUiHRLqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Willoughby‑Eastlake City Schools Board of Education on April 14 heard presentations from career‑technical instructors and students highlighting the district's pre‑nursing and welding programs.

Keith Murphy, administrator for NCI Willoughby, opened the presentation by describing technical programs as showcasing critical thinking, collaboration and hands‑on learning aligned to the district's portrait of a graduate. Danielle Blood, pre‑nursing instructor at NCI Eastlake, said the pre‑nursing program prepares students for licensure and employment: the program offers nursing assistant licensure, LPN preparation and medical assisting pathways and prepares students to sit for state licensure exams administered by the Ohio Department of Health and the Board of Nursing.

Graduate Brianna (Rianna) Kovich described completing the NATCEP nursing assistant certification and obtaining employment at Lake West Hospital, where she said she works on a step‑down unit. \"My patients are my priority and it makes me feel very strong seeing they look up to us health care providers to brighten their day up and heal them so they can get back to their lives and families,\" Kovich said, describing how clinical experience and instructor support helped her secure a hospital position.

Shane Mulder, welding instructor at NCI Willoughby, described the district's two‑year welding program and said students attempt to reach American Welding Society D1.1 structural welding standards so they can enter the workforce upon graduation. Two current students, identified as Shelly and Mason during the presentation, described improvements in problem‑solving, independence and collaboration from hands‑on welding projects; instructors said the program also completes community projects such as signs and metal coasters for municipal partners.

The presentations were framed as part of the district's year‑long campus tour to highlight career and workforce development connections. Board members thanked students and staff, and the board moved on to awards and other agenda business.","In a campus showcase the board heard from NCI Willoughby and NCI Eastlake instructors and students about pre‑nursing and welding programs, including licensure pathways and student employment outcomes.","actionData","errors"]

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