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Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes from the March 17 meeting: motion moved by Mister Ward and seconded by Mister Workman; roll-call recorded one abstention (Mister Goldaide); outcome: motion carried.

- Board policy updates (second reading): motion moved by Doctor Bennett; second not specified on the record; roll-call recorded unanimous approval; outcome: motion carried.

- Two College Credit Plus (CCP) partnership agreements (one with Columbus State and one with MBNU): motion moved by the board (mover not specified); roll-call recorded unanimous approval; outcome: motion carried.

- Donation from Gay Street Methodist Church to Pleasant Street (jacket closet items): motion moved and seconded (movers not specified); roll-call recorded unanimous approval; outcome: motion carried.

- Business services contracts and items: included an EMIS audit contract with LACCA, a maintenance-plan agreement with Brewer Care Company (about $8,200) to close a long-standing maintenance-plan requirement for Twin Oak Elementary, and a revised auto-repair agreement for a district vehicle; roll-call recorded unanimous approval; outcome: motion carried.

- Student services items: resolution accepting new special education model policies and agreements with two third-party school psychologist providers; roll-call recorded unanimous approval; outcome: motion carried.

- Personnel actions (certificated and classified): multiple retirements, resignations, hires, continuing-contract approvals and a summer work crew; roll-call recorded unanimous approval on certificated and classified sections; outcome: motions carried.

The board handled the items as routine approvals; when dollar amounts or other specifics were noted during discussion, the presenters identified the Brewer Care contract as approximately $8,200 and the auto-repair revision as slightly higher than a previously reported estimate. Several motions were carried by roll call with unanimous “yes” votes recorded except for the March 17 minutes, which included one recorded abstention.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mount Vernon Board of Education March Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Mount Vernon City Board of Education carried multiple routine motions during its April 21 meeting, approving minutes, policy changes, partnership agreements and several contracts and personnel items.","taxTitle","Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",55331,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266143,"Treasurer warns May forecast will need scenarios amid pending state policy changes",203,2012000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e&start=2012&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e/thumbnail_2012000.jpg","/articles/6266143/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Treasurer-warns-May-forecast-will-need-scenarios-amid-pending-state-policy-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266143-1a93a186fa0b5dfcdf39e3d4cedf0096/orig.mp4?Expires=1776274094&Signature=JQ-Gz2VpK4~L0BBqtu~vOuxuEGMqk~FbZJYXr-TZns1X-TpQ7hkiWAcg8p9muTET5JYjjS22R4sUmeusHL43kzth1KemBKHfC00bLuJuJnzdS7E~ZlZyTTfEWwV1AKy81cM9I5bPeqaL5~QbgP10Qe5MvuDEOBZsw7KxO92qynYMQSudJZbC5FJyCn7k8m8Aa5kQd0QqWucj-0mSv6Yt4MshMTzQjpS5V2t3CFDpMpF5x~J9U1-TrjW3cIouOJn9UjZyXRjiNDxMfQ414asujN5H9efUMz8a3a6rvj-NNqffp123kCgnJclB98H297frjBPGAd3ctCJwjOt2lUTtrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mount Vernon City Treasurer Judy told the board the district’s May financial forecast must account for several pending state-level proposals that could change revenue and reserve expectations.

Judy said the March closing shows revenues and expenditures close to projections, with property-tax receipts largely in and expenditures running slightly above expectations because of salary and supply timing. But she told the board that ongoing legislative proposals — including steps under discussion to adjust how excess cash is treated at the state level — make forecasting uncertain.

Judy described a new Auditor of State tool, financial health indicators for schools, that uses 17 measures to flag districts as red, yellow or green based on past data. She said the indicators can warn districts headed toward deficit spending but noted the tool was designed before the state's recent conversations about redirecting some district reserves.

Board members asked Judy to prepare multiple forecast scenarios and recommended a special session in the first half of May so the board can review facility funding options alongside the forecast. One board member noted the district’s current unrestricted balance was near 34% of an available benchmark and that a proposed state change from 25% to 30% could affect future planning.

Judy said the district will model alternative assumptions for the May forecast and present options to the board at the requested work session. The treasurer and board agreed transparency with the public about capital plans will be important if the district pursues a funding measure.","District treasurer Judy told the board that pending state legislation and a new auditor financial-health indicator will complicate the May forecast; board members asked for scenario analyses and possibly a special work session in early May.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266147,"Board reviews community facilities meeting and discusses next steps for potential district facility plan",1522,990000,2512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e&start=990&end=2512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e/thumbnail_990000.jpg","/articles/6266147/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Board-reviews-community-facilities-meeting-and-discusses-next-steps-for-potential-district-facility-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266147-6451165f8a493120340368b78921dcdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776274094&Signature=lqulinXsw1zVeYGcegjL-~BqFKbi8SeWh3-zZoX0eqmJXobGlZfLNjtP6YexSAqWyVDm9k7~VLJAJv~Y1fN7nteJ5uv13AV8v2xdPYtnWtf9Ucemm6k9gHb77ExUSQr4YhHOOFsTMPcGpbFV52~1p-V6xT3N8mFB-ptQuDgT5kkNu8ypNnsIu5gl-DMhh7740xeqgpo6hqngVN3oTn8ftbkWQlzmJOc1kQRoScL8n-GHPf8PG2rqY42Clh8KMx5DG3opHhF3VPu18YPS4MypfVBCtc2fDYTQoGSTfUJq~hT07driEeD6G6eEVbGHhZXw4MUyl~HUSqfhiFe5AYRCGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mount Vernon City Board of Education members said a recent community facilities meeting drew more than 80 participants and produced roughly 34 public questions that the district plans to answer publicly.

Board members and staff said they posted the meeting video and the presentation on the district’s facility advisory web page and will publish a question-and-answer document to capture outstanding items from the conversation. The board said the advisory process will inform next steps if the board chooses to pursue a levy or other funding mechanism.

During the board discussion, Treasurer Judy (last name not specified on the record) and other board members said they want additional work sessions before the May forecast deadline to align facility priorities with projected revenues and legislative uncertainty. Board members proposed a doodle poll to set a special session in the first two weeks of May so district staff — including a facilities consultant referenced as David — can present cost scenarios.

Board members noted concrete needs such as gym-floor work and said some projects are funded from capital project (PI) funds today; staff said the district will consider reclassifying some expenditures to preserve PI funds. Several board members encouraged public tours of buildings should the board move toward a levy or bond proposal so residents can see building needs firsthand.

Presenters also said that the district will ensure transparent messaging about funding sources and that some community members had questions about which projects are taxpayer-funded versus privately funded. Materials from the community meeting and related video are available on the district website’s facility advisory page, officials said.","Board members and staff described a well-attended community facilities meeting, posted materials online and discussed next planning steps, including possible facility tours and a May work session to align finances and facility priorities.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266153,"Dan Emmett students begin monthly STEM lab to boost teamwork and hands-on learning",769,93000,862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e&start=93&end=862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087529-e3634386eb189e15e1e07cbc1830c55e/thumbnail_93000.jpg","/articles/6266153/Mount-Vernon-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Dan-Emmett-students-begin-monthly-STEM-lab-to-boost-teamwork-and-hands-on-learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266153-2e1fd9c48519ed594f83a883df97ce38/orig.mp4?Expires=1776274094&Signature=SiuXEL7SSEWWpKKj9XyJn-ZZUi8WG4ampQ8AcNV3qDKns-SvIG9-2RvESXIa-LUp69Q2AWPsgWYsUjXwciVDldOW7hKQLRGaEh9WfqrAO0HrNsZlTxHiy1KJcOXJQK-CtYO71-Dlfdbyy5ltOWkX6hWOsqvjASJ0gUMEWWOfqOmwzuWu9DfgGCh5iMmdTY7lGs7OIOyqzXHfoY6BPB2mDywjv4YIfd4RVdCEh6gEIDattmmgo67Bv4VQWJsHzFdmqsyLuc1tl70FedslkYx5jnWhnenbpnSgh5ln6Qn7Ggkc3bjmQnljKqTZI1iAT-wKwZCfx-59sPpNOgGiHTdWbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mount Vernon City school officials said Dan Emmett Elementary launched a monthly STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) lab this year to give students hands-on learning and teamwork practice.

The program runs once a month in the school library from October through March and is led by the school librarian and classroom teachers, officials said. Activities described to the board included an egg-drop challenge, static-electricity experiments, paper snowflake and balloon exercises, nest-building using only natural materials, and marshmallow-tower construction adapted for younger students.

Board presenters said roughly 65 student groups participated in the egg-drop activity; they reported only four eggs broke. Teachers and students provided feedback that the activities increased collaboration, problem solving and engagement. One teacher quoted in the presentation, Mrs. Farr, asked to reuse leftover supplies for indoor recess projects, the presenters said.

Presenters told the board that activities are adjusted by grade level. Kindergarten and first-grade tasks were simplified and received more adult prep assistance; older students took on more independent design and testing. The STEM materials purchased this year will be available for classroom check-out and will extend the hands-on work beyond library time, presenters said.

School staff said they plan to expand the program next year and consider increasing the frequency beyond once a month. They also noted initial startup costs required purchasing kits and supplies; presenters said the school purchased additional kits this year so classrooms can sign out extensions.

Following the presentation, board members asked about storage and logistics; presenters said materials are kept in a designated STEM closet and classroom cabinets. The presentation included examples of student work and teacher reflections, and board members thanked staff for piloting the program.","Mount Vernon City officials described a new once-a-month STEM lab at Dan Emmett Elementary that runs October–March, led by library and classroom staff and centered on hands-on challenges such as an egg-drop and nest-building activities.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves routine items including policy updates, college partnerships and contracts

Treasurer warns May forecast will need scenarios amid pending state policy changes

Board reviews community facilities meeting and discusses next steps for potential district facility plan

Dan Emmett students begin monthly STEM lab to boost teamwork and hands-on learning