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Kaylee Ewell, a Northfield resident and curriculum coordinator at a nearby district, urged voters to back the levy. She told the board that well‑resourced schools provide higher‑quality instruction and opportunities in math, literacy and career pathways, and framed a yes vote as a statement of community investment in students’ futures. Ewell said, “A yes vote says, we believe in your boundless potential,” and urged the community to choose a future that supports every child.

Students who spoke described the extracurricular and academic programs that shape their experiences. Olive Wilson, a Nordonia High School sophomore, said the school’s Red Cross Club, mock trial, choir and acapella, track and field and basketball programs gave her skills and confidence; she credited mock trial for building public‑speaking skills and cited acafest and international collaborations as transformative experiences. Princess Okechukwu, a first‑year member of acapella and the band program, described opportunities in band, choir, acapella and theater that she said had led to scholarships, leadership and personal growth.

Speakers linked the programs directly to student outcomes and asked the board to consider how funding decisions will affect opportunities for future students.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nordonia Board of Education Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters at the April 22 meeting urged the Nordonia Hills City Board of Education to support a forthcoming levy and highlighted the role of school programs in student development.","taxTitle","Nordonia Hills City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",55779,"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},6263491,"Ledgeview students present $6,392 raised in Penny Wars to Sub 0 Mission",430,132000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3104857-c618b658bdfdb7367ef65d8fb28c9b03&start=132&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3104857-c618b658bdfdb7367ef65d8fb28c9b03/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6263491/Ohio/Ledgeview-students-present-6392-raised-in-Penny-Wars-to-Sub-0-Mission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263491-62f7dfc13824a641eb4f868930595415/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884286&Signature=eafV9dnYExF06rXZGtk3fVgVnL5iFkqasgEQmXWhHO4NI0225T8puC-qo124O7EkxUcNfQ9ss1KCvQMIukdjFOHJzgE0leGxzB6nYHVLpS1eO3XUhNnI7NKmoIGA0aQ-e65cVEqs6mGrj1EiUVJBGq~bLYRJ3xunhhRwkLSYno00BPadZY~oe1krma4x4ml9JRaKdWifE2DKjBxnQBz4OtU7F5VavBnTG7Yhx3s9FK7z8f15AXdpSl73gBcxLeXLUZHfgF0XzXZ7fQklbU7eEVislEi0XqmTRpk-SDrTKSq0ioA9uOBGiqncFXZymR3RP-M58oOg5EMkq1tyvBRFnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Ledgeview presented a check for $6,392 to Sub 0 Mission during the Nordonia Hills City Board of Education meeting on April 22.

Teacher Miss Cottrell said the school’s districtwide month of service used a Penny Wars fundraiser. Third grade alone raised more than $1,900, and the schoolwide total was $6,392. Students described how the game awards points for coins and allows dollar bills to subtract points, and they explained a grade‑level strategy that helped third grade win its division.

Students who spoke described Sub 0 Mission as a nonprofit founded by former Marines Al Ratus and Del Bethel that provides clothing, sleeping bags and other supplies to people experiencing homelessness, with a special focus on veterans. The students said Sub 0 Mission operates a converted bus called a “supply bus” (a vehicle refitted to carry donated items) and maintains a meeting room and distribution vehicles at its headquarters. The students listed the group’s “Stay Alive 5” items needed for winter survival: hats, coats, gloves, boots and sleeping bags.

Miss Cottrell and student speakers said Sub 0 Mission accepts donation drives annually and that its main seasonal item drive runs Oct. 1 through Dec. 15, though donations are accepted year‑round at the organization’s headquarters.

Board members praised the students’ presentation and the school’s community outreach.","Students from Ledgeview presented a $6,392 check raised during a schoolwide Penny Wars fundraiser for Sub 0 Mission, a nonprofit that provides winter clothing and supplies to people experiencing homelessness, especially veterans.",{"_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},6263496,"Nordonia Hills City board approves reduction of force, lays off 12 support staff",181,2175000,2356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3104857-c618b658bdfdb7367ef65d8fb28c9b03&start=2175&end=2356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3104857-c618b658bdfdb7367ef65d8fb28c9b03/thumbnail_2175000.jpg","/articles/6263496/Ohio/Nordonia-Hills-City-board-approves-reduction-of-force-lays-off-12-support-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263496-ec95b8a374f98850cffa1261e1ea7126/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884286&Signature=oUTXcjAfx08cnqT696QecHmwW9HXE4nCqVyikJNSKVzm-WkxwwCWUVGvzFbu52~SEsDMj2BQjTLABt6ucayTfZgo7EqdUscCcvOQ38R6j-xndetfQnOlilcQ~OH1glR8anB4X7xjE7drdTC2hNZ68RbYOB3KF4aHMf22FawBcWOmthmize9hgub8J5mOPmSPASFZqV6eB3mL0CQTYOltBwmpKHfa2GIQ6UAUlFqs-e980WhvIjaTq0my~XWBCL0Whb1xVD2TjRY6tFlDPz9AIZdv5daPXGmna8jtFe9gdeZQyy0KYJphZ8dYWaNMY2Krf6lidwbW5bxBMke7nTz~gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On April 22 the Nordonia Hills City Board of Education approved a board resolution to implement a reduction in force for non‑teaching support staff, authorizing the layoff of 12 paraprofessionals.

The superintendent described the move as part of a year‑long staffing and budget review. He said 18 support staff accepted a voluntary buyout earlier and 13 teachers accepted buyouts last month; three teachers were previously laid off. The superintendent said district administrators will review each paraprofessional’s assignment, including ties to students’ IEPs, to determine which positions must be recalled to meet legal requirements for special‑education services.

Board members voted by roll call. Board member votes recorded in the meeting were: Mister Tidmore — yes; Mister Kearney — yes; Mister Larmer — yes; Miss McKinley (board president) — yes; Miss Vodich — yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The superintendent described the reduction of force as different from teacher staffing actions, saying the process for support staff provides the district an orderly way to “reset and right‑size” services while preserving a mechanism to recall staff tied to required services under students’ IEPs. He said the district will meet with union representatives and administrative teams to identify which paraprofessionals must be recalled first to protect mandated services.

Board members and administrators noted the district’s concern about losing experienced paraprofessionals and the potential effect on special‑education supports. The superintendent said the district will prioritize recall decisions based on student needs and contractual recall procedures.

The board did not adopt additional staffing or budget changes at the meeting; the superintendent signaled that more staffing decisions and recall notices will follow as the administration completes assignments and consults with union representatives.","The Nordonia Hills City Board of Education voted unanimously April 22 to approve a reduction in force affecting 12 support staff paraprofessionals after buyout offers and budget reviews. The superintendent said staff will review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to determine recalls and coverage.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents, students urge board to back levy and protect district programs

Ledgeview students present $6,392 raised in Penny Wars to Sub 0 Mission

Nordonia Hills City board approves reduction of force, lays off 12 support staff