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The superintendent described the MOU as turning last year’s temporary arrangement into a permanent schedule in which OPC staff “follow whatever summer schedules we do.” A board member asked whether the MOU would lock in the four‑10 schedule and thereby limit management rights; the superintendent responded that exceptions for maintenance and deliveries have been used in past years and could be made but that the district’s goal is to have consistent schedules for efficiency and energy savings.

Board members pressed for language to preserve management rights. One member said they “don't see that we actually build in any exception,” and flagged concern about giving up management rights — they ultimately voted in favor but noted they were not fully assured management rights were protected. The motion passed by roll call.

The superintendent said an earlier study in another district showed notable energy savings by consolidating schedules and that the district expects some operational savings from reduced building use during the summer. The district legal review was referenced as having reviewed the language in the MOU; board members asked that the document allow case-by-case exceptions for maintenance and other operational needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 21, 2025 - Special Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Groveport Madison approved a memorandum of understanding making a previously temporary one-year summer schedule with OPC permanent — a Monday–Thursday four‑day schedule — while board members sought assurances that management rights and exceptions for maintenance and deliveries remain the district's to grant.","taxTitle","Groveport Madison Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38525,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230662,"Board approves special-education contracts and adopts model policies vetted by OSBA counsel",202,821000,1023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7&start=821&end=1023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7/thumbnail_821000.jpg","/articles/6230662/Groveport-Madison-Local/School-Districts/Ohio/Board-approves-special-education-contracts-and-adopts-model-policies-vetted-by-OSBA-counsel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230662-47547d2591cb2318cb793cb8f06ca5d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776696467&Signature=KRBzQdyzqiYTc8LvZMCJUjXW7aXCBeRppz~ZwUaZ~E5xUAi1GZDd8SGy6ocT79h1Up5e8OHbPqb1uVgr~NRquhjNKuSHZPY0zhm0EvjOfHUr6F1-0L25sz6Edm7opFa7FYA5whhx-y0AeBY88geHI5CSlnlMmdoUaWAYLb3FMc7DO~4h0eRdphCqTRLgBRQ1QWuNgdY~LeWjwHzCj301H3SvbNwtB51pLNg9nqW3s4Lv2OeSt8qP3Gk0GzfGflyocrfXKWGIK-yfwOrAM2k8U5zxbSbsfKlR4EVoWmhPgykP8OmbheHkjRNqLVsqmZb~XCsdCNpEvYZBueae9PyQvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Groveport Madison Local School District Board of Education approved special-education service contracts and adopted model special-education policies and procedures during a special meeting.

The superintendent told the board the special-education contracts with New Story and Highland Community Learning Center were placed on the agenda because services begin June 2 and could not wait for the next regular meeting. The board voted by roll call to approve the contracts.

Separately, the board approved model special-education policies and procedures that had been vetted by OSBA legal counsel. A district representative said the model policies are a condensed presentation of components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and that the documents include links to Ohio Revised Code references and a disclaimer noting they do not contain the full text of IDEA.

Board members had no substantive objections at the meeting; the district noted that the model policy had been submitted earlier but required legal review before final adoption. The board recorded the motion and approved both the contracts and the policies by roll call vote.","Groveport Madison approved special-education service contracts that begin June 2 and adopted model special-education policies and procedures that were reviewed by Ohio School Boards Association legal counsel; board members noted the items were needed to meet timelines for services and to provide a condensed guide to IDEA rights for families.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230666,"Groveport Madison treasurer warns proposed state reserve cuts would strain district cash flow",619,1693000,2312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7&start=1693&end=2312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7/thumbnail_1693000.jpg","/articles/6230666/Groveport-Madison-Local/School-Districts/Ohio/Groveport-Madison-treasurer-warns-proposed-state-reserve-cuts-would-strain-district-cash-flow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230666-8d0d51883cdaddd0bcabb05a2d3eb92c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776696467&Signature=DrkH1JzZd4eOJ9nlFLkOnlbbJx83EYlOTNAhBdXVRfi7zgM-roMlmfCtzGiAXU30bg44aQEI64gssDw9TT8KgUg9v8iCS43-aycuez~mru8E4fbN9-mHCBLvmJyNDD5mgyPtU0W27tFqM-dhw2fpNSQkDYWdug2neXNN0teXzfSWNBCkH6TFTVV85eHxapiVMBsRliBTEZthIEvhJ~QBbk-ciE~xFHKLmdZH9JWko3n7a8S~kEzDU5ca0izyJ2A1nqwPUjwOmHd-iVFRDqogDsIxBBItehu0YMlddygfPG3A8gtyNQQU4Ev-A~NN64XaM2wgTzOn--~baOCViXrhqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Groveport Madison Local School District treasurer told the board that district cash flows and the state’s budgeting timetable make a proposed cap on district reserves potentially harmful.

The treasurer explained that, because local property-tax settlements come twice a year, the district experiences prolonged months with negative cash flow. He said that using the district’s five-year forecast (roughly $94 million in budgeted activity), a 30% reserve standard would equate to about $28 million. The treasurer warned that if the state were to seize or otherwise reduce roughly $19 million of settlements in one settlement period, the district could face extended months of negative cash without borrowing or a local levy.

“It's a telltale fact,” the treasurer said, noting that March and August are the months with major property-tax receipts and that “in 12 months…that's still 19,000,000 for broke point.” The treasurer urged board members to consider cash-flow timing and recommended sending letters to legislators; several board members agreed to receive and forward advocacy emails.

The treasurer also presented the district’s five-year forecast showing a modest surplus for the current year and a beginning cash balance rising from the mid-40s to low-50s percentage points. He noted that interest income from short-term investments this year added roughly $1.5–1.7 million and that removing reserves would also reduce that revenue stream.

The board approved the five-year forecast by roll call. The treasurer also requested authorization to make year-end transfers and advances as needed to close funds for June 30; the board approved that authorization, with the treasurer noting he will bring any transfers requiring a two-thirds vote back to the board.

Board members asked questions about management of reserves and exceptions; the treasurer and superintendent said they had discussed the issue with OSBA and other professional associations and would share documents and the financial-health indicator data with the board and post them to BoardDocs.","The district treasurer presented cash flow details and a five-year forecast, warning a proposed state policy to cap reserves near 30% could force districts to borrow or place levies on local ballots to maintain operations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230670,"Groveport Madison board reconsiders and approves certificated personnel list after initial vote fails",2453,319000,2772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7&start=319&end=2772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442093-23958f64e592f8a5260cbacc305737e7/thumbnail_319000.jpg","/articles/6230670/Groveport-Madison-Local/School-Districts/Ohio/Groveport-Madison-board-reconsiders-and-approves-certificated-personnel-list-after-initial-vote-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230670-c2a34903b1a86cd43ef792284c7fb68b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776696467&Signature=HylM5~t7leT2gtfuYLj0wKmxvKXAOFQTPhApVGuCniNcg7DHJS0NXj1uxfBV6HLWFidFvsJLHXp4EL4Y6rPV0HZiyAUM5xG41JjBBilWnu8yzM89GqGkIGlWxhsg6hV3CnwO5Y6cZR-vFiat7Qj7qQ2gDYUQswC-nDkWNjc422pviYtNyQWpeox7G81op7C-I6RYl6lP~hFmJsVJG0yA~08skv5ftx8dQVS6aAHqJNiRdzrEWvavRPHUTuMcVhWwJZfxOKGiBzUZpyo9774L2e4bLhL2W9dCXUl58ddMZh7M0WTNcqk-Ghu3wG-TfPK9n20YyJekjuSh2YBQNMUnRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Groveport Madison Local School District Board of Education voted to approve certificated personnel items after reconsidering the question following an initial failed vote.

The superintendent recommended approval of the certificated personnel list, noting “there was 1 addition” and that a new certificated handout included “1 administrative non renewal” added to page 2. During the first roll call, the motion did not receive the required three affirmative votes and failed: Kirschner voted no; Doudleberger and Bauer voted yes; Walsh voted no. The board subsequently moved to reconsider the matter and then voted to approve the certificated personnel items: Kirschner voted no; Doudleberger, Bauer and Gray voted yes; Walsh voted no. The motion therefore passed.

Board members discussed contract terms during the reconsideration motion. A board member said they “don't see a great purpose in 5 year contracts,” and expressed concern that long contracts leave the district “on the hook” if staff resign before the term ends. The superintendent and other board members did not present a substitute contract term during the meeting.

No additional policy or statutory authority was cited during the discussion beyond routine board procedures; the superintendent offered to circulate a document outlining the retire/rehire and personnel processes and confirmed names were available on BoardDocs.

The board recorded the final action by roll call and the superintendent will proceed with administrative follow-up as required by district process.","The Groveport Madison Local School District board initially failed to approve certificated personnel items, citing objections to five-year contracts; after a motion to reconsider the item, the board later approved the certificated personnel list with a recorded roll-call vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Board makes MOU with OPC permanent, adopts four-day summer schedule with exceptions allowed

Board approves special-education contracts and adopts model policies vetted by OSBA counsel

Groveport Madison treasurer warns proposed state reserve cuts would strain district cash flow

Groveport Madison board reconsiders and approves certificated personnel list after initial vote fails