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Board members voted unanimously on a package of administrative items that included approval of the April 9 minutes and the treasurer’s reports for March. Treasurer Miss Prince told the board the general fund balance improved after five real estate tax advances; the district recorded a payment of $38,000 to Bridal Construction for softball field drainage and earned roughly $80,000 in investment interest during the month.

The board approved personnel actions including multiple resignations and hires and transfers effective for the 2025–26 year; the board also approved nonunion contract renewals listed in the enclosure (resolution 158-2025). New hires reported in the meeting included Bonnie Nissos as a Hilltop grade 3 teacher at $42,001.76 for 2025–26 and a sound and lighting technician, Jason Vuksanovich, at $18 per hour as needed. The board approved the Canfield High School class of 2025 pending completion of course requirements; the superintendent said 65 students were on the graduation docket.

Other approvals included class fees for 2025–26 (no significant change from the prior year), several out-of-state overnight student trips (Exhibit 8) and a contract between Canfield Local Schools and the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Exhibit 9). The board also adopted policy changes on second reading (Exhibit 11) and voted to amend board policy 2111 on parent and family engagement to add a non-disfavoring clause directed at how the district treats parents with economic disadvantage, limited English proficiency, limited literacy or minority backgrounds; the board discussed that language as advice from legal counsel responding to DEI-related requirements.

The board approved resolution 157-2025 to authorize payment in lieu of transportation for the 2025–26 school year and accepted cash donations totaling $21,148.94 for May, including a $10,000 gift from the Senefani Charitable Foundation for high school scholarships and $5,995 to purchase a baritone saxophone. Members then entered executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters and returned to open session at 7:51 p.m. with no further action taken. The meeting adjourned after that session.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of April 9, 2025 minutes — outcome: approved (roll call: Dr. Alquist: yes; Mr. Campbell: yes; Mrs. DeCaprio: yes; Mr. DeMilo: yes; Mr. Atway: yes). Mover: not specified; second: Doctor Alquist.
- Treasurer’s reports (March) — outcome: approved (unanimous). Treasurer reported approx. $80,000 interest earned and a $38,000 payment to Bridal Construction for field drainage.
- Personnel resignations, hirings and transfers (items a–j; includes resolution 158-2025 for supervisors/nonunion contracts) — outcome: approved (unanimous). New hires include Bonnie Nissos (Hilltop Grade 3, $42,001.76) and Jason Vuksanovich (sound/lighting tech, $18/hr).
- Approval of Canfield High School class of 2025 (pending completion of requirements; 65 students listed) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Class fees for 2025–26 (Exhibit 7) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Out-of-state overnight field trips (Exhibit 8: girls basketball to Cedar Point Sports Center June 13–14; girls high school basketball to Sherryville June 18–20; middle school girls basketball June 20–25; varsity volleyball to Penn State July 18–20; varsity football to Walsh University July 20–22) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Contract with Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Exhibit 9) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Amendment to board policy 2111 (parent and family engagement) to add non-disfavoring language — outcome: approved (unanimous). Board noted the amendment was provided by the district attorney responding to DEI-related guidance.
- Adoption of policies on second reading (Exhibit 11) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Resolution 157-2025 (payment in lieu of transportation for 2025–26) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Acceptance of donations for May 2025 totaling $21,148.94 (major gifts: $10,000 Senefani Charitable Foundation for scholarships; $5,995 for baritone saxophone; multiple smaller gifts to art show and scholarships) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss negotiations and employee appointment/employment/compensation — outcome: approved (unanimous); board returned at 7:51 p.m. with no action taken.
- Motion to adjourn — outcome: approved (unanimous).

The board set a tentative special meeting for noon on May 30 to approve final financials required before June 1 and to consider ratifying the CEA/EA contract ratifications and other pending items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - May 14th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Canfield Local Schools Board of Education approved a series of routine agenda items and personnel recommendations at its regular meeting on May 14 and set a tentative special meeting for noon May 30 to finalize year-end financials and ratify negotiated contracts.","taxTitle","Canfield Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",47325,"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},6556289,"Canfield parent says child injured when tree fell at Hilltop; board pledges to review communications",174,1693000,1867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311127-bcc9bca1cad5214a25a759ac9681e61a&start=1693&end=1867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311127-bcc9bca1cad5214a25a759ac9681e61a/thumbnail_1693000.jpg","/articles/6556289/Ohio/Canfield-parent-says-child-injured-when-tree-fell-at-Hilltop-board-pledges-to-review-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6556289-5bb392c1ba0bd4b61ba5e2ebf4253ff7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770964258&Signature=kWbBB6V1mkkhHL0XUqCpzQ7Gy4sVSHjOsmazbsdAQ5nAZrWviFJYwvTUR7i5B7CSZciGr8Jp9KNm9gT-ZlhsRZuvzC6fSMVGYzhw8yHfnR0qx2nlwBASAfn69yGpgnySDcKJuSJUKn-okQi~13DSJG9NDetiOUA6CnoIQupvBwz3YCHDGK0XXARNvwvF6z3jBGda47CkcAxps1FqWLBVCnAnr28~TNAQLgEE7~nt7d2RFriD1YXAhkQVub6RcxoVGq7yRWYmGwTtk~Zc42M-kQH0gw8uM~SavqH612~RTKX2WgaXmpoqvBQcbVPL76bhqD9uvF~kObI6FSsjLYZJHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Canfield parent told the Canfield Local Schools Board of Education on May 14 that her son suffered physical and emotional injuries after a tree fell onto students at Hilltop Elementary and said the district’s communication and response were insufficient.

Heather Margiotta, who said she lives at 51 Fairview Avenue, described arriving March 14 to find “a lobby full of injured crying children.” She said her son was taken to the emergency room with bruising, a sprained ankle and a broken top of his foot. “The doctor told us that we are extremely lucky,” she told the board.

Margiotta said her son later developed panic attacks after the incident, and she criticized the district’s handling of information and outreach. “There was no safety plan, no warning to the community, no response,” she said. She also said local reporters were told by the superintendent that he was not aware of parent concerns and that parents should call him; Margiotta said her remarks at the meeting served as that call.

The parent asked the board to demonstrate better leadership and communication ahead of future facility decisions and said, “Until proven otherwise, I will not vote for any reelection of any current school board members.” She offered to host board members at her home so they could hear how the incident continues to affect her family.

Board members responded by thanking staff who cared for students that day. The district president, identified in the meeting as Mister Atway, said, “I appreciate that feedback as always,” and said the district would continue to evaluate communication protocols to reduce the chance of a recurrence. Margiotta also praised teachers, the nurse and other staff: “Their compassion was extraordinary. They deserve the recognition, raises, and our full trust.”

The board did not take formal action on the incident during the May 14 meeting. The district previously noted to a parent speaker at the meeting that Principal Mike Flood had explained the tree appeared to be rotted at the base and that staff had cared for students on site; Margiotta relayed that account to the board during public comment.

The exchange is part of a broader public discussion the board has heard about facilities and community engagement as the district prepares for future facility votes and related planning.","A Canfield parent told the school board her son was injured when a rotted tree fell at Hilltop Elementary, criticized the district's communication and accountability, and urged changes; the board thanked staff who cared for students and said it would review communication procedures.","actionData","errors"]

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