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Jack, district staff, told the board the district is tracking weekly enrollment each January through the summer to manage staffing and space. “Right now, where we’re at, we have some trailers at Indian Springs Elementary School,” he said, adding that Liberty Tree and Indian Springs are forecast to each exceed roughly 900 students in 2027–28 under current projections.

The presentation said districtwide elementary utilization is near 99% today and will reach higher rates in 2026–27 and 2027–28; middle‑ and high‑school enrollments are trending above last year’s forecasts. The district’s projections show Berlin High School could reach about 2,300 students in 2027–28 and 2,700 by 2030–31 if trends continue.

Why it matters: the board must weigh short‑term operational options (trailers, redistricting and program scheduling) against long‑term capacity solutions (new buildings funded by voter‑approved bonds). Staff said different grades and schedules change how capacity feels day‑to‑day — for example, some CCP, early‑release or dual‑enrollment students reduce first‑period crowding but still count toward building usage during the day.

Trailers and costs: the district said modular classrooms temporarily increase capacity but carry set‑up and ongoing costs. Mr. Jenkins, treasurer, said an initial 4–6‑classroom modular set typically costs about $500,000 to set up (delivery, utilities, skirting), with cumulative phased costs modeled at roughly $1.8 million over five years if the district phased in as many as 16–22 additional modular classrooms. Jack said the district estimates 860 students is the practical maximum operating capacity at an elementary site that includes modular units; beyond that, staff, cafeteria and elective spaces become stressed.

Redistricting and equity: presenters warned that significant redistricting to relieve overcrowding would be larger than recent boundary adjustments and could move substantial numbers of students (hundreds per year) rather than the dozens moved after the last levy defeat. Jack described tradeoffs: moving students from an overcrowded school to a less crowded existing school is different — and politically sensitive — than moving students into a brand‑new school.

Timing for new construction: staff outlined an earliest feasible timeline if voters approve a bond. If design work started now, the district estimated that a successful bond vote in an upcoming cycle could allow new elementary and secondary buildings to open in February windows (the presentation flagged November or May 2026 as decision points for that schedule). Staff emphasized that no construction can begin without voter approval.

Operational implications: the presentation noted that operational costs for leased modulars come from the general fund and therefore compete with instructional needs. Board members asked whether state funding proposals (a referred “clawback” in the House budget) account for trailer or lease costs; staff said the draft clawback language does not explicitly include trailer funding but allows districts some flexibility in dedicating funds.

Next steps: staff will update projections this fall and continue to refine redistricting scenarios, trailer phasing and cost estimates. The board did not take formal action on construction at the May 21 meeting; staff recommended continued public engagement and refinement of scenarios before any bond or placement decisions.

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Approve agenda: The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. The motion to approve the agenda was moved and seconded; a roll call recorded unanimous approval by the five trustees present: John Lester (yes), Dr. Dabrico (yes), Dr. Wallach (yes), Mr. O’Brien (yes) and Ms. Schreiber (yes).

Board consent action items (single slate): The board approved a single slate covering salary adjustments for various employee groups for the 2025–26 school year: a salary increase for the treasurer under revised code provisions, a 2.5% increase for district administrators on contract, a 2.5% increase for non‑union classified employees, and a 2.5% increase for classified food service workers. The motion passed on roll call with all five board members voting yes (John Lester, Dr. Dabrico, Dr. Wallach, Mr. O’Brien, Ms. Schreiber).

Treasurer consent action items (single slate): The board approved the treasurer’s slate of items by a single vote: second reading and final adoption of the five‑year forecast, approval of the May 8 board meeting minutes, acceptance of noted donations, acceptance of the April monthly financial report and updated appropriations for fiscal year 2025. The motion passed on roll call with all five trustees voting yes.

Superintendent consent action items (single slate): The board approved the superintendent’s single slate covering multiple personnel and operational items: recommended administrative, certified, supplemental and classified contract renewals; approval of student handbooks for 2025–26 (consolidated district handbook with level addenda and a separate preschool handbook); approval of two juniors for early graduation; recognition of retirements; approval of the HOSA student club at Orange High School; facility rental fee schedule updates; and a one‑year OIA contract. The motion passed on roll call with all five trustees voting yes.

Adjournment: The board voted to adjourn the meeting; the motion carried with unanimous yes votes by the five trustees present.

Notes on vote records: Roll call votes were called by the board secretary/treasurer. The meeting transcript records each of the five trustees voting “Yes” on the consent slates and adjournment. The moderator noted no public participation submissions that required separate action votes during the meeting.

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Mr. Gordon, who presented the item, said utilities, custodial supplies and other operational costs have increased significantly and recommended raising facility use fees. He explained the OIA contract covers large, district‑wide users of gyms, fields and practice spaces. The recommended one‑year OIA contract references the district’s facility use fee schedule rather than mirroring a fixed rate; the change preserves the district’s ability to raise fees between contract cycles if operating costs rise.

Why it matters: higher per‑use fees affect booster clubs, youth sports organizations and large external renters. The district said maintaining flexibility in the OIA contract will allow multi‑year tenant arrangements without locking the district into rates that could be quickly outpaced by utility or custodial cost increases.

The presentation was included in the superintendent consent slate later in the meeting; the board approved the consent slate that included facility use fee updates and the OIA contract.

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Dr. Blackley, who presented the handbook updates, said the district combined previously separate elementary, middle and high school handbooks into a single Olentangy student handbook with level‑specific addenda (the preschool handbook remains separate). The consolidation followed a year of legislative changes and alignment work, Dr. Blackley said, and included accessibility improvements for individuals with impairments. He said attendance procedure changes include email notification to parents and the inclusion of the county school attendance officer in intervention planning; the district removed out‑of‑school suspension as a consequence for students who finally attend after excessive unexcused absences. The handbook will require students to be in good academic standing for approval of alternate learning experiences or student vacation days.

Legal and legislated changes highlighted by the presenters include:

- House Bill 214: added up to three religious‑expression days to the excused‑absence section.
- House Bill 206: added language permitting expulsions of up to 180 days for actions that pose imminent and severe danger to health and safety.
- Dress code language was revised to use a “substantially disrupts the educational process” standard and to remove a shoulder‑strap ban to avoid creating a rule that could be applied only to one sex.
- Hazing/harassment language was consolidated to include all types of harassment.
- Senate Bill 104: aligned College Credit Plus application deadlines with state requirements.
- Senate Bill 29: added notification of general monitoring in the technology use section.
- House Bill 8: added a parental notification and opt‑out option related to health services.
- House Bill 70: replaced the term “authorized drugs” with “prescription and over‑the‑counter drugs.”

Mr. Smith reviewed complementary changes in the athletic handbook to mirror the student handbook edits and proposed three athletic‑handbook adjustments: changing “should” to “shall” for coaches’ rules communication (players, parents and athletic directors must receive team rules), aligning hazing/harassment language, and giving the district discretion to deny an athlete’s return‑to‑play regardless of written medical clearance if district staff determine it is in the student’s best interest.

Board member Dr. Wallach praised the dress code changes as overdue and said the revised language is an improvement. The board was asked to approve the consolidated student handbook as part of the superintendent consent items on the agenda; the consent slate was approved later in the meeting.

","Board received recommended changes to a consolidated Olentangy student handbook and aligned athletic handbook language to several recently passed state measures affecting attendance, dress code, harassment policy,College Credit Plus and technology monitoring.","actionData","errors"]

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