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Superintendent Lynn Campbell introduced the presentation and asked the team advisers to come forward. Mock trial advisers and volunteer legal mentors were credited for growing the program from a handful of students into multiple teams that advanced to regional and state competitions this season.

Fiona Burns, who identified herself as the mock trial president and a four‑year team attorney, described the season’s case and said the program emphasized legal research, public speaking and teamwork. Burns summarized the fictional case — a fact pattern that raised questions about alleged embezzlement, asset forfeiture and excessive fines under the Eighth Amendment — and thanked volunteer legal advisers and district staff for their support.

District presenters and coaches highlighted team achievements: three teams advanced to regional competition; two teams reached the state tournament; one team made the state “sweet 16.” The district shared lists of student award winners in the meeting: multiple best‑attorney and best‑witness recognitions at district, regional and state levels (members named in the minutes included Fiona Burns, Mark Buckley, Mara Glaser, Zach Schwartz, Mira Swirsky, and others).

The board and superintendent praised the program’s role in developing public‑speaking and legal‑reasoning skills, and thanked volunteer judges and alumni who returned to mentor students. The board recorded no formal action on the recognition item; it was presented as a ceremonial acknowledgment and as public comment supporting extracurricular programs.

Why it matters: Program recognition illustrates extracurricular success and community volunteer engagement; the board and district noted that skills learned in mock trial carry beyond standardized tests and contribute to college and career outcomes.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","board regular meeting 4924","oneSentenceSummary","The Orange City School District recognized 18 students and volunteers for the mock trial program; two teams advanced to state competition and individual students earned best-attorney and best-witness awards at district and regional levels.","taxTitle","Orange City SD, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",70136,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580686,"Board hears auditor of state request to outsource audit; district to consider Julian & Grube proposal at special meeting",192,3209000,3401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175461-bdef62dd8ed9278677702fc82f8657ee&start=3209&end=3401","/articles/6580686/Ohio/Board-hears-auditor-of-state-request-to-outsource-audit-district-to-consider-Julian-Grube-proposal-at-special-meeting","Treasurer Todd (name in minutes) told the Orange City School District Board of Education that the Ohio Auditor of State requested an outside independent public accounting (IPA) firm conduct the district’s audit and that the auditor’s office lacked staff to complete the work. The auditor of state suggested the district solicit an IPA proposal; the auditor’s office forwarded bids and recommended Julian & Grube to perform the audit.

The treasurer read fee figures during the April 9 meeting (public minutes): $22,100 for fiscal years 2024–25, $23,800 for fiscal years 2026–27 and $25,500 for fiscal year 2028 under a five‑year engagement. The auditor of state’s office told the district the firm’s use was for quality assurance and to provide a fresh set of eyes after long-term engagements.

Board members said the proposal arrived late in the day and asked for time to review the fee proposal and supporting documents. The board unanimously agreed to remove the item from the April 9 agenda and to consider approval at the April 12 special meeting or retreat; the treasurer said he would attach the firm’s fee proposal to the record for public review.

Why it matters: State law requires annual audits of school districts by the Auditor of State; when the office cannot staff an audit, it may request or require an IPA engagement. The proposed multi-year engagement and fees are budgetary items and will be voted at the upcoming special meeting.

What the district recorded in the minutes: the treasurer recommended the IPA engagement; the auditors requested an outside firm after staff turnover in the auditor’s office; the board postponed action and asked staff to circulate the fee proposal before the April 12 meeting.

No formal approval was recorded April 9. The minutes show the board asked staff to bring the matter back at the special meeting and to make the vendor fee schedule public.","District officials told the board they received a late request from the Ohio Auditor of State to have an outside firm perform the school audit; the board agreed to consider a five‑year proposal from Julian & Grube at the April 12 retreat rather than approve it the same night.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580691,"Votes at a glance: Orange City School District board approves routine contracts, personnel and OCR items",494,2998000,3492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175461-bdef62dd8ed9278677702fc82f8657ee&start=2998&end=3492","/articles/6580691/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Orange-City-School-District-board-approves-routine-contracts-personnel-and-OCR-items","The Orange City School District Board of Education approved multiple consent and personnel items during its April 9 regular meeting.

Key outcomes recorded in the public minutes:
- Yearbook printing contract (membership contract item a): approved by roll call (Missus Arnold, Missus Fish, Mr. Bilski, Dr. Boyle, Mr. Lycan — all yes).
- Financial consent resolutions a–d (treasurer’s items): approved by roll call.
- Operations business services consent resolution a (disposals): approved by roll call.
- General personnel (April personnel actions): approved by roll call.
- OCR (Orange Community Education and Recreation) consent resolutions a–c (personnel, donations, fiscal summary): approved by roll call.
- Superintendent contract addendum: approved by roll call.

Several membership and vendor contracts were presented for review and are scheduled for formal approval at a special meeting or the district retreat later in April. Those items presented for review (vote scheduled later) included: prom venue contract (Windows on the River), an information-security penetration testing contract for the technology department ($24,100), a Kubota equipment purchase ($30,517) for grounds/maintenance, an ABA behavioral services contract ($25,500) for a special-needs student, a robotics competition trip proposal (estimated $500 per student), a Cuyahoga Valley National Park sixth-grade fall camp contract ($30,780) and a design contract for the Pepper Pike Learning Center ($80,122; presenters estimated roughly a $1.0M total project).

Votes recorded in the minutes were unanimous yes among board members present. When a mover or seconder was not verbally recorded in the minutes, the public roll-call votes were entered by the district clerk.","The Orange City School District Board of Education approved a series of consent and personnel items April 9, including a yearbook printing agreement, financial consent resolutions and personnel actions; several contracts were presented for review and will be voted at a later special meeting.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580696,"Orange City School District Board extends Superintendent Lynn Campbell’s contract through July 31, 2029",83,3693000,3776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3175461-bdef62dd8ed9278677702fc82f8657ee&start=3693&end=3776","/articles/6580696/Ohio/Orange-City-School-District-Board-extends-Superintendent-Lynn-Campbells-contract-through-July-31-2029","The Orange City School District Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Lynn Campbell’s contract through July 31, 2029.

The board read a prepared public statement saying Campbell had “successfully led the Orange Schools over the past six years” and highlighted the district’s high state ratings and post-pandemic strategic planning. Superintendent Lynn Campbell thanked the board and said he looks forward to continuing the work with district staff and the community.

Why it matters: The extension locks in the district’s top administrator through mid-2029 as the district implements strategic-plan priorities and follows up on recent state ratings. In discussion prior to the vote board members emphasized continuity during ongoing initiatives in academics, extracurriculars and facilities planning.

The board approved the contract extension by roll-call vote. The minutes show the following recorded votes: Missus Arnold — yes; Missus Fish — yes; Mr. Bilski — yes; Dr. Boyle — yes; Mr. Lycan — yes. The meeting record did not identify a formal mover and seconder on the motion.

Campbell and board members repeatedly referenced the district’s recently issued state performance recognitions, including a district-wide five-star designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The board’s statement credited teachers, administrators, operations staff and community support for the rating.

The board also approved, in the same meeting, a separate contract addendum for the superintendent; that addendum was approved by a roll-call vote recorded in the minutes.

No specific financial terms of the contract extension were read into the public minutes during the meeting beyond the extension date. The district’s public materials and personnel files were not included with the meeting packet on April 9.

Looking ahead: Board members and the superintendent said they would continue implementing the district’s strategic plan and related workstreams, including athletics alignment, capital planning and program-level action steps.","The Orange City School District Board of Education voted unanimously April 9 to extend Superintendent Lynn Campbell’s contract through July 31, 2029, citing district performance and leadership during and after the pandemic.","actionData","errors"]

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Orange High mock trial teams honored by district after advancing to state competitions

Board hears auditor of state request to outsource audit; district to consider Julian & Grube proposal at special meeting

Votes at a glance: Orange City School District board approves routine contracts, personnel and OCR items

Orange City School District Board extends Superintendent Lynn Campbell’s contract through July 31, 2029