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The treasurer said the forecast is required by the Ohio Revised Code and noted that local revenue (property and income taxes) comprises roughly 80% of the district’s revenues while the state provides the remaining share. The presentation emphasized that the forecast reflects current law and available information, not pending legislation, and that the governor’s biennial budget — and proposed measures such as House Bill 96 — could materially change assumptions after the budget is finalized.

The treasurer warned about several legislative proposals under discussion in Columbus, including measures that would change property‑tax assessments and a proposal described as establishing a 30% required cash balance for districts. The treasurer said those proposals are uncertain and that the final forecast will ultimately be updated when the state budget is signed.

Board members and members of the public asked for clarification about the forecast assumptions, including the treatment of increased property valuations from recent reappraisals (one commenter said Delaware County values rose about 36% in calendar year 2023), how revenue growth was modeled, and the district’s practice of transferring funds out of operating accounts. A public commenter with financial and accounting experience asked whether the forecast was prepared to inform the public or to justify a narrative of scarcity in contract talks.

The board approved the five‑year forecast by roll call during the meeting; trustees were reminded the forecast is a snapshot subject to change once the state finalizes its budget.

Why this matters: The five‑year forecast informs long‑range budgeting, certification of contracts and levy decisions. Uncertainty in state policy and property valuations can materially affect local school finances and influence decisions on staffing and programming.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/14/2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The district treasurer presented the required five‑year financial forecast, highlighting reliance on local property taxes and uncertainties from the governor’s budget and House Bill 96; members of the public and some board members raised questions about forecast assumptions, transfers and administrative pay increases.","taxTitle","Buckeye Valley Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",46660,"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},6238706,"Board tables one retire–rehire resolution, approves another; trustees agree to draft policy",4218,2242000,6460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f&start=2242&end=6460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f/thumbnail_2242000.jpg","/articles/6238706/Ohio/Board-tables-one-retirerehire-resolution-approves-another-trustees-agree-to-draft-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238706-30d914ebba1f2d9bad3b4c951059f151/orig.mp4?Expires=1770674969&Signature=WHcdo8onlz1DJua3A7xN69j2n5mxgaFH4l1Mpp6m2WLNN2dtBALoVJgz22qq3kwghVriiToFuFNfOmVsCBiTJfwYDV~8iIXB1rYNo1vpMG32GjB8SiAY3d5Gsi43v7~bgvcZ79i72z11N1hQ-zJn2SftIWgDZU6Mh8QEBkFQVaySijM-Q1nB1oaEYJm3pw7tyMJ10FOWo7UHGcw5Qdgxs5FbUKjHTHDWxXTY4to18iwDhxpUj-r0~w32xa0UK86tg4uuEwOp0hhUKSAAgedqWCAglIi-fIpo0v5iw5PySp4WC0edeYwnN7B4vetxwoZ9gaJ090PajTmi5xFPoDCjkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Buckeye Valley Local Board of Education reviewed two retire-and-rehire resolutions and took different actions on each.

The board tabled the resolution to rehire retired employee Matt Signor indefinitely after questions from trustees about process, precedent and whether the district has a formal retiree‑rehire policy. According to discussion in the meeting, Signor’s retirement had been accepted effective May 29 and the proposed reemployment date was June 2; board members noted required public-notice steps and a public meeting had occurred but asked for a written policy to guide future decisions.

In a separate vote during executive session, the board approved the resolution to rehire and reemploy Angela Clace (vote recorded in roll call as all present voting yes). Board members said both rehires are for one-year terms under state retiree‑rehire rules and that employees will be rehired at a reduced rate compared with pre-retirement salary; rehired employees retain benefits but must comply with pension-system rules.

Board members asked staff to draft a clear retiree‑rehire policy to be considered by the policy committee and the full board so that future retire‑rehire cases follow a standard approach. Several trustees said the district has used retiree‑rehire arrangements in the past but that no formal policy existed; the board directed staff to prepare a policy for review.

Why this matters: Retiree‑rehire arrangements affect payroll, benefits and pension-system interactions and can have budget and personnel implications. Trustees asked for a written policy to ensure consistent practice and transparency going forward.","The board discussed retire-and-rehire resolutions for two staff members, tabling the resolution to rehire retired HR specialist Matt Signor indefinitely while approving a separate rehire for Angela Clace; trustees agreed to draft a formal retiree‑rehire policy for future cases.",{"_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},6238710,"Buckeye Valley board approves Rex Reeder as assistant superintendent on three-year contract",180,3800000,3980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f&start=3800&end=3980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f/thumbnail_3800000.jpg","/articles/6238710/Ohio/Buckeye-Valley-board-approves-Rex-Reeder-as-assistant-superintendent-on-three-year-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238710-2fd5cdfcc5404d79e571212fea111adf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770674969&Signature=EVtFcMA4z-BH1V4snMgsqND4b6HHgb4pGd8tJ5DjMAS1OlyfG-16qIr-2X~sD~TbE566l64rnwNkV4iY6FoXiakJ8Wt8sld8-~VRz3hMr58YlnT1osVM~XGsCEbvVii03S6XTxpOqUy3eM4ds4hzO0VLKMY1troO21zeIlscrZ3cMzSLHFURN3INBEth~O~X6x-wKObcw0-D2tCOEeKVP3ZyinlwFW-e02v3e7j4sRUlZjIVmDHiScaCzkLmd6RL-1-hjS2~Plr4MfgsVLzR96dcA1jEpCu9C1KnLIppcEd4MxmBBTpvpRw1yxVqWVoJqEqVQO58pOFtc5bhzSbvOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Buckeye Valley Local Board of Education approved the hire of Rex Reeder as assistant superintendent beginning Aug. 1, 2025, on a three-year contract with an annual salary of $160,000.

The board approved the recommendation that the superintendent brought forward after the candidate’s background and reference checks. Board members conducted a public motion, second, and roll-call vote that recorded four affirmative votes for the appointment.

During discussion, a board member said the interview process included questions about whether Reeder would bring practices from his prior work to Buckeye Valley; the superintendent recommended Reeder but said the candidate would not implement new programs unless district leaders identified a need. One board member noted that the recommendation followed reference checks and described Reeder as \"a man of values, integrity, creativity, innovation, thoughtful, good listener.\"

The board’s motion to employ Rex Reeder identified a start date of 08/01/2025 and specified a three-year contract at $160,000 per year. The candidate’s hiring was approved by roll call; the minutes record votes in the affirmative from board members who identified themselves during roll call.

Why this matters: The assistant superintendent is a senior administrative post with responsibilities for district operations and support for principals and instructional programs. The appointment and associated compensation change central-office staffing costs for the district and were raised by members of the public during comments on budget priorities and teacher compensation.

What happens next: The district will finalize contract documents and update the organizational chart. No specific changes to duties were adopted at the meeting; the superintendent said job responsibilities may evolve pending administrative review.","The Buckeye Valley Local Board of Education voted to hire Rex Reeder as assistant superintendent on a three-year contract beginning Aug. 1, 2025, at an annual salary of $160,000, following the superintendent’s recommendation and a public roll-call vote.",{"_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},6238715,"Teachers, parents and students press Buckeye Valley board over pay, class size and planning time",3727,2541000,6268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f&start=2541&end=6268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3350251-6a7d943f4437fe0d7d0e454de1f80c6f/thumbnail_2541000.jpg","/articles/6238715/Ohio/Teachers-parents-and-students-press-Buckeye-Valley-board-over-pay-class-size-and-planning-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238715-2083a84101090761806e104e2decb5f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770674969&Signature=YqW0r29y633Ax4eMGLiT2QF0Ejpoxw4MmfZmtDFXsHiAj6iGG5eP52fGkRQktApwP-m5t9AZvXoaN3eOYvO4CLEOK54A8dK2n-Jgf94oaLaWbaONWubZTzq5zHTbnQuxPDoCwhwhM80Zy0MVqZzQT4cgDD1rd-ZsXjAVV7ZCYr7sgoJmTd0HJIKmnj~R527-sBO-eIoUywvuobPPd4tDwiYK-W-9V7zXHKT9NxUlVCJJkKteDjyuroflGSC9pF2NO8G~iPUPK1cE-9hPK35hCczwtzvOs58sj4RbtIvmAO~g-DI3BE2uvsQUOo69delQ5IMclF0JtOnS-4yjqjFSHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of teachers, parents and students used the public-comment period at the Buckeye Valley Local Board of Education meeting to press the board to raise teacher pay, preserve planning time and maintain class-size limits.

The comments came during the meeting’s public-comment segment after speakers raised concerns about a proposed reduction in elementary planning time, the district’s offer on salary, and what many described as a widening pay gap between classroom staff and administrators.

Keanna Draper, a 2024 graduate, told the board, \"Teachers don't just prepare us for exams and assignments, they prepare us for life.\" She described teachers as \"an army of people\" who supported her through personal challenges and credited them with helping her continue in college.

Amy Wheatley, kindergarten teacher at East Elementary, said, \"The district's proposal to remove class size caps is deeply concerning.\" She described the demands of kindergarten teaching, noting that \"teachers spend 10 to 20 minutes per child on repeated 1 on 1 assessments\" and warned that enlarging classes would reduce individualized instruction and increase behavioral issues.

Several other speakers — including current teachers, a recent graduate, and parents — highlighted similar themes: rising classroom demands, growing student mental-health needs, teachers taking on unpaid extra work, and the risk that inadequate pay and working conditions will drive experienced staff away. Teacher and union representatives pointed to past sacrifices, including a multi-year pay freeze in 2011, and asked the board to restore steps and offer compensation that keeps pace with inflation.

Public commenters also questioned recent administrative compensation increases. They asked the board to explain why administrators had received raises and performance bonuses while teacher raises lag behind. One commenter who reviewed the treasurer’s five-year forecast urged the board to provide clear, transparent assumptions behind the projection.

Board members allowed 30 minutes for nonagenda public comment; speakers whose remarks were not completed were offered an additional public-comment period to follow executive session after the board voted to reconvene.

What happened next: the board did not take final contract action during the meeting. Members indicated negotiations are ongoing and that bargaining will continue. Several speakers urged the board to accelerate good-faith bargaining and to prioritize classroom investment to retain staff.

Why this matters: Teachers’ pay, class sizes and planning time are central to classroom instruction and student support. The public-comments record documents community concern about staffing, morale and the district’s budget priorities moving into a new budget cycle.","Dozens of teachers, parents, students and community members used the meeting’s public-comment period to urge the Buckeye Valley Local Board of Education to increase teacher pay, preserve planning time and maintain class-size limits amid contract negotiations and recent administrative raises.","actionData","errors"]

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