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At the meeting’s public participation portion Amanda Ellington said her child has experienced bullying and that the district’s internal “bullying assessment flowchart” contradicts state policy and allows incidents to be classified as “less than bullying.” “This is deliberate indifference to the victims of bullying here at Goshen,” Ellington told the board.

Katie Nussbaum read a letter from a mother saying her sixth‑grade son developed anxiety and panic attacks after repeated harassment and that a request for a schedule change sent to a school administrator went unanswered. Brian and Holly Hoffman said their daughter has been subjected to threats, physical harassment and messages telling her to kill herself; they said they stopped reporting incidents after they saw no effective follow‑up.

Parents asked the board to revise the district’s assessment and reporting practices to align with state requirements and to increase transparency in investigations. One community member suggested hiring an outside, independent investigator or firm to review bullying complaints; the speaker said such firms exist and would remove perceived conflicts of interest in internal reviews.

A board member responded that the suggestion had merit and asked district administrators to research how other districts run independent investigations; the board requested a report back at the next meeting. The board chair or presiding officer also told parents that administration would follow up on the complaints and that the district would consider additional districtwide anti‑bullying education with the PTO and other partners.

Why it matters: parents described repeated incidents that they say were not adequately addressed, and they asked the board to both change reporting tools and to consider contracting outside investigators to ensure impartiality. Board direction to research outside investigators creates a foreseeable next step before any formal change in investigative practice.

What the board did: the board did not adopt a new policy at the April 7 meeting; instead members asked administrators to research independent‑investigator options and report findings at the next meeting so the board can consider a formal vote.

Context and next steps: parents asked for both procedural changes (revising the district’s bullying assessment charts to match state policy) and structural changes (an independent investigator). The superintendent/administration agreed to research independent investigators and to return to the board with options at the next meeting. Parents and community members said they expect concrete outcomes, including timely acknowledgement of complaints and clear investigation timelines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Goshen Local School District Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple parents told the Goshen Board of Education on April 7 that bullying complaints at Goshen Middle School and Goshen High School have been dismissed and have harmed students’ mental health.","taxTitle","Goshen Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",60622,"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},6251573,"Spalding Elementary students show STEAM projects; teacher received $5,000 robotics grant",547,1288000,1835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359&start=1288&end=1835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359/thumbnail_1288000.jpg","/articles/6251573/Ohio/Spalding-Elementary-students-show-STEAM-projects-teacher-received-5000-robotics-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251573-fbaa089151c0a79a6074aea7349102ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770593005&Signature=W0encij1qhSRUtxhWwKpHhmtbAfXEdVLM0ZwyF0yJTKTqDgOnWl1gzY3PbOsLCT16NheJG6-f99Uwg4vwPy6EaDvUdCleEKwZc6pZDRne5Txvla08OyId6CEwpX3gCjYjpM4q8Mor2bbKrHrxq5exY4Fri~Grx7AqJw0kqUcxL7hbLKpKrRFwPegc9HSxeLV9PCZ2hVRyezm2R24K9Vo~yQTpDXjx-8e7bmasuu6JEvtJfsUbteKZjw4xnOYlb7vTwV8s6q3~ewrOrsE166bPI7um2w~obEA1DS7-qMhzV1ItQ9x8p3OH9fQ7zhgXCnUYdInvcMDvU4dNDon29sOjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students and staff from Spalding Elementary presented a STEAM showcase to the Goshen Board of Education on April 7, demonstrating projects that the school has implemented in its first year of a STEM/STEAM program.

Spalding Principal Ashley Andrews introduced the class visit. Teacher Lisa described grade‑level projects: third graders worked on teamwork exercises and life‑cycle studies that included incubated chicken eggs (about 29 chicks were hatched), fourth graders used Tinkercad and 3‑D printing and built pinball machines, and fifth graders worked on soundproof boxes, fidget cubes in Tinkercad and a March Madness engineering challenge. Lisa said she wrote a grant early in the year that purchased about $5,000 worth of robots for student use; students worked with three kinds of robots to learn drawing, coding and movement.

Several students told the board what they enjoyed about STEAM. One student said, “Taking stuff and being creative.” Another said working on the pinball machine was a favorite project; one student described learning about potential and kinetic energy.

Board members praised the program’s emphasis on teamwork, resilience and design thinking, and the board presented students with certificates and Goshen pins for bringing their projects to the meeting.

Why it matters: the program introduces hands‑on engineering, coding and design to elementary students and includes grant‑funded robotics, 3‑D printing and standards‑aligned projects. The presentation highlighted career awareness and the district’s efforts to connect classroom projects to broader educational goals.

What’s next: the teacher said pinball machines will be completed after spring break and students will work on solar ovens aligned to science standards.","Students from Spalding Elementary presented STEAM projects at the April 7 Goshen Board of Education meeting. Principal Ashley Andrews and teacher Lisa (Spalding) described classroom projects across third through fifth grades, including 3D printing, robots purchased with a $5,000 grant and life‑cycle lessons.",{"_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},6251579,"Goshen board conducts first reading of updated policy manual; House Bill 257 changes highlighted",730,6245000,6975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359&start=6245&end=6975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359/thumbnail_6245000.jpg","/articles/6251579/Ohio/Goshen-board-conducts-first-reading-of-updated-policy-manual-House-Bill-257-changes-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251579-9d025717a96b86b3b955d61ff4d86d66/orig.mp4?Expires=1770593005&Signature=kDHjyTD1I-EjiI7wG8OeM~UWUQqNhxojDoi9r~UF1SwrdgWjHq~EqKotWXHsDN0ZY05K0PPMxsqYjW5dpxm0J7sGo1tT1~OXezP20-p~mbh7UAUty~1nRQqttOignY2WvQ19mAInOfkGr8JKP2umIGhCRUvIq-9ecFXro-DeTl9GjkJXrICSzJ~Ey5IZI4Aqd0vFt-QRAIrWL90un0zhTER2OM18mETvhwZo7dacx-WNFRCbGTashD3tumX1Bub~WMeiQJLXtMwXn3I6yDlSHp8YoT0AzLrFPDqpiA3co8O6lvBC7uuv0E07CNr3pDHvpNbFtmm7Ct-K5hi71i4rug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Goshen Board of Education conducted a first reading on April 7 of a comprehensive update to the district policy manual. The packet reflects a multi‑month review with Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) guidance and a committee that began meeting in August.

The presenter summarized high‑level changes required by law and policy, including new provisions in House Bill 257 that allow board members to attend board committee meetings virtually but remove the ability for board members to attend full board meetings remotely. The packet also highlights adjustments to cybersecurity expectations, updates to public‑records procedures that create a formal complaint path to a county clerk of courts if records requests are not complied with within the statutory time frame, and other law‑driven edits that OSBA consultants reviewed.

The board will return in May for a final adoption vote unless trustees request further edits. The presenter said OSBA consultant support and the policy‑committee process made the review more efficient; as a next step the administration will align student and staff handbooks with the adopted policy language.

Why it matters: the manual governs board procedures and district operations; statutory changes (House Bill 257 and others) require policy updates that may affect board meeting practices, public records handling and cybersecurity preparedness.

What’s next: the board will consider adoption at its May meeting and the administration will adjust staff and student handbooks to reflect any adopted policy changes.","Board members completed a first reading of a comprehensive update to the district policy manual prepared with OSBA; changes called out include new rules from House Bill 257 allowing virtual attendance for board committees (but not for full board meetings) and updates to public‑records procedures.",{"_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},6251585,"Goshen board approves multiple personnel motions; long‑time employee announces retirement",596,5754000,6350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359&start=5754&end=6350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359/thumbnail_5754000.jpg","/articles/6251585/Ohio/Goshen-board-approves-multiple-personnel-motions-longtime-employee-announces-retirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251585-2b02165ad2f3739530779c513d142ec9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770593005&Signature=CjiK1sdweufaXbEnn9lpKo4fTSe4nF1YYqx37E5Xmj2yLwrh5fKzxcdnjtSU61fdyKp83cU8sqzdpgI-9kQ3ZvNYdEgHm7iiepxwdneU38Nm0sIm54D2wVVgU0aVswqw90oZGWRGi8jSsDJtucgsZlMX4DrCeSueQVei3Rf~hLle-jkwbWqiMjpZgLidGdwyoxUqrRkShjJzk7kSojBtk~Du8ws1jrdvjkJW7Gm93TpCe~0pnrEx9MkdUZx958NclUNzPYz0z2JKdGjxxLdqsU~xIpJsfKZLPkX-siKu2Z2RedFT6iYVemOTmvJY3cK8uvALKmfF~gY0k5FDOlPang__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Goshen Board of Education approved multiple personnel and athletic items during its April 7 meeting, including administrative contracts, supplemental contracts, summer‑school staff and substitute lists for the 2025‑26 school year.

During the discussion the board recognized May Baker, a new hire the administration said will be assigned to the middle school next year, and announced that longtime employee Anita Rathman will retire after 22 years of service. The administration said it will hold retiree recognition events at the end of the year.

Several grouped personnel motions were presented and approved in sequence, covering certificated and noncertificated hires, resignations, stipend lists, extended‑time assignments, summer learning positions and athletic supplements. The consent package also included a resolution to initiate a retire‑rehire for Anne Smith.

The board also moved to enter an executive session earlier in the meeting to receive an update on collective bargaining strategy, consider the employment of a public school employee and discuss public property; the motion passed on a roll call and the board left the public meeting for the closed session. No executive‑session outcomes were disclosed in the open meeting beyond the announcements and motions returned later on personnel approvals.

Why it matters: personnel approvals set staffing and extracurricular coaching rosters for the coming year and formalize retirements and hires. The board’s executive‑session topics indicate ongoing labor and personnel matters that the board dealt with privately as allowed by law.

What the board did: multiple personnel packages and athletic hires were approved by roll call; the board acknowledged a retirement and welcomed a new employee in the audience. The board also held (by motion) an executive session to discuss collective bargaining, personnel and public property.","The board approved several personnel and athletic personnel items on April 7, including administrative contracts, supplemental contracts, summer‑school positions and athletic hires. The board acknowledged the retirement of Anita Rathman after 22 years and welcomed incoming staff member May Baker.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6251590,"Goshen treasurer reports $32 million year‑to‑date revenue, board approves financials",503,3837000,4340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359&start=3837&end=4340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194164-ee6bb87067cda2fad1754541ba160359/thumbnail_3837000.jpg","/articles/6251590/Ohio/Goshen-treasurer-reports-32-million-yeartodate-revenue-board-approves-financials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251590-1e73375d49f1a0582bacbec3452f4955/orig.mp4?Expires=1770593005&Signature=F5Ue8AWg3WBfPWBAfua7V5FfcebtnB69FOX2QrlBebYSygzdyxFuvYum8uI0YPSFCj3XiCC8e6BaexlDSB3Ac2mMYUpn1N4DlD6GOfY4gueEa8VUJg2EGG7kDD0BdGHO96v-BAg3kUIYdKFCSZCFs3DxA2teLvOSNjq6rluTxs3hy3Lg7RY3r0rBB1u~HqnsEuKZ1L7Zi0EcoLg91vaNzgBTLXyw5A7x-xwWUXebcQw4uz~Tc0AHkCO-REcTGO2ojdJO5rf7YqTHYzi8PeaVXUnEqtqIsxloE0wAwbut-Wi~uQKn9oQkBAsyfW1Ln3tGBTusAvAPXPNjgrQCg2Z2Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Treasurer Todd reported to the Goshen Board of Education on April 7 that the district’s fiscal‑year revenues are $32 million to date and year‑to‑date expenditures are roughly $27 million.

“we started off this year with 15,000,000 and fiscal year to date, we're at $32,000,000,” Todd said, summarizing general‑fund activity and noting the district has received 83% of budgeted revenue and spent about 72% of budgeted expenditures through March. Todd said the district is averaging about $3 million in monthly expenditures and that a recent county auditor advance may have temporarily inflated cash receipts; he said the county will correct the advance in the fall.

The board approved a consent package covering financial items 1 through 8, including annual memoranda of understanding with Goshen Township for two school resource officers (the district covers roughly 60% of their salaries and benefits) and renewal of third‑party workers’ compensation administration contracts. Board member Melissa moved the motion and board member Corey seconded; subsequent roll call showed the trustees voting to approve the financial items.

Board members and administrators also discussed recent activity at the state level: Todd and other trustees said House Bill 54 (the state transportation budget) and proposed changes in the Fair School Funding Act could reduce state aid to many districts. Todd said the district is meeting with local legislators to present Goshen’s budget story and advocacy priorities before the state budget is finalized.

Why it matters: the report shows the district is collecting expected revenue tied to property reappraisals and the homestead rollbacks, and the board’s vote approves the district’s current financial receipts, contracts and price agreements. Trustees identified potential downside risk from state funding changes and directed ongoing legislative outreach.

What’s next: the treasurer will return to the board with any county auditor corrections and with continuing updates on state budget actions. The board scheduled routine follow‑up and approved the financial package at the April meeting.","Treasurer Todd told the board the district has received $32 million in fiscal‑year revenue to date, has spent $27 million and is trending with a fund balance above budget. The board approved financial reports and several vendor agreements, and trustees discussed state budget changes that could reduce future state aid.","actionData","errors"]

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