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The parent, Marlena Zwick (name presented in the record as Marlena/Marlon Zwick), said both children have IEPs and that the transfers left them “anxious, confused, and hurt,” describing emotional and social impacts and asking the board to review the decision. She said her daughter Brielle has universal alopecia and that abrupt moves have been particularly difficult.

District staff explained that a home‑liaison residency verification occurred after the family moved. Staff said the verification indicated the students’ attendance assignment would change to Shiloh (a different district school) and that the district planned a meeting the following day at which Shiloh staff would introduce teachers and provide a runway before the fall. Staff said the district could have overridden the assignment but chose to facilitate the transition because the students were expected to attend Shiloh in the fall. The parent declined the planned in‑person transition and, according to staff, the children have not attended in‑person school since the transfer was pursued; staff said they were arranging online Apex coursework to avoid academic disruption.

Staff acknowledged the family’s distress and said they would make administrative contacts and provide options including online coursework for the remainder of the term and transition activities over the summer so students could meet future teachers and acclimate. The district did not discuss special‑education procedural safeguards or IEP meeting outcomes in public; staff suggested the parent meet privately with administration to discuss individualized service decisions and next steps.

The board did not take formal action on the family’s request at the meeting; staff said they would follow up directly with the parent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5-27-2025 Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A Parma City Schools parent told the board her two children with individualized education programs were transferred to a different school without notice; district staff said residency verification led to the transfer and offered online Apex coursework and transition supports.","taxTitle","Parma City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",14479,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6225947,"Residents challenge Parma City Schools’ handling of public comments as board updates participation policy",0,4737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d&start=4737&end=4737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d/thumbnail_4737000.jpg","/articles/6225947/Ohio/Residents-challenge-Parma-City-Schools-handling-of-public-comments-as-board-updates-participation-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225947-407052b6d36649efe85a5a106b1ab0b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141329&Signature=liySCRoc8qahB-UCngK9ETGCI5LhgghzQp1nekhGSPWeUJ69Xx0bP5qh-jqB8VEmQFis4AdrGUc0xhwAIenqBzXj21YH7lu~~4ej9ORy2crobrs2iDxZm4yLuZLijSeAAgjk5cOT~3IY6LPAPLa0fb48r-7M-iUXplPuftSe1uqp7YVAKfFj2vkh5XVDri2QO~TRNDJvdct5G2928rv8rqLQ7dH~2Ddfwjdksc54v287FiUCPuERyWyMrfkRFqErJwyFcpk1IUgyXLBbS6oTrSvq5YDnMkSYi0A8fOS9sfsNX7wBsoyO20zdWMvC4OA3wE8vOYi4nknOXz6tfC-QfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the board’s public‑comment period on May 27 to object to how the board enforces its public‑participation rules, and the board conducted a first reading of a revised policy intended to clarify the sign‑up process for speakers.

The board read a first revision of policy 0169.1 (public participation in board meetings) and policy 8500 (food services). Staff said the substantive change to 0169.1 is procedural: the district will allow members of the public to complete forms and request to speak “anytime during the meeting,” instead of requiring sign‑up before the meeting begins. Staff said the change corrects how the policy had been uploaded to the NEOLA system and that the update reflects current practice. The policy was presented as a first reading; no adoption vote occurred at the meeting.

During public comment multiple residents raised concerns about being cut off at earlier meetings and said the board had silenced or embarrassed them. One resident, Jackie (full name not provided), said she had been “silenced … laughed at, and publicly humiliated” in an April meeting when she raised student‑safety concerns; the board repeatedly told the public speakers it could not discuss matters that were the subject of an outside investigation. At the meeting the board’s counsel referenced an Ohio Attorney General memorandum (2018‑015) and cited court precedent stating that public bodies are not constitutionally required to provide a forum for public comment and may impose reasonable, viewpoint‑neutral restrictions such as time limits and topic relevance.

Another resident, Vicky Carson of Carmel, read portions of Ohio law she said were relevant and asked how the community may bring concerns forward; the board responded by describing constituent channels (teacher → principal → central administration → board) and that emails are forwarded to counsel when appropriate.

Staff and the presiding officer emphasized that board policy allows the board to grant the public the privilege to speak and that the board may impose reasonable rules to maintain order and to avoid interfering with active investigations. The matter prompted several residents to say the board’s responses showed a lack of accountability. The board’s first reading of policy 0169.1 will return to a later meeting for a second reading or adoption consistent with board policy procedures.

No formal disciplinary action or policy adoption occurred at the May 27 meeting; the first reading is intended to align written policy with current practice for accepting speaker sign‑ups during meetings.","At a May 27 meeting, residents criticized board members for restricting public comment, while the board conducted a first reading to amend policy 0169.1 to allow sign‑ups during meetings.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6225952,"Parma City Schools hires Dr. Scott Hunt as next superintendent",209,4399000,4608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d&start=4399&end=4608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d/thumbnail_4399000.jpg","/articles/6225952/Ohio/Parma-City-Schools-hires-Dr-Scott-Hunt-as-next-superintendent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225952-6e13a4223bf582614da78d41b0598d10/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141329&Signature=GjdJH3p8OX7h0itAWbae-xJXnJqMnmBnTwGxBI7kaUdnp22flqmhjpv9QoXGL1QgU8AA15KFEIrraDRIX~H1jHH02vq283hmF-bWgeMh7vjwNRu517mBgXHVmOB2~ba8ewoJlRchDmhTcJcCbaej9Dr~T~Jlxw-tEGDP14J2JS1iyajoFkmFz~AZmKZNIVbOvLduC5Oprbxc-DA7McQ~aSL8AQ-L4oXAny8BVFbZZ1wgmYcFfwsMCzs4EllElRVVoQKKTOCP-5Wj0EuIlDoCix6AGZ2NIThHoen0qTWS~rkG1byIr11x5q1DIBS4ph~zPMsWCVzok-JTFcdf2WrddA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parma City Schools Board of Education voted on May 27 to appoint Dr. Scott Hunt as the district’s next superintendent.

The board adopted resolution 2025‑05‑243 to appoint Dr. Scott Hunt following the district’s selection process. The motion and second were on the record, and the resolution was approved by roll call.

Board members noted the candidate emerged from a multi‑stage process that included internal finalists; the meeting record identifies Amy Cruz and Carl Schneider as internal candidates who participated in the process and were present at the meeting. Board members said the choice followed interviews and a deliberative process.

Following the vote, board members welcomed Dr. Hunt and expressed an intent to support a smooth leadership transition. The record shows several board members thanked district staff who participated in the search process and pledged to assist with onboarding.

Resolution 2025‑05‑243 takes effect immediately; the board did not discuss an employment contract in public at the May 27 session beyond the appointment motion on the agenda.","The Parma City Schools Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Scott Hunt as the district’s superintendent, concluding a multi‑candidate search that included internal finalists.",{"_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":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6225957,"Parma City Schools projects multi‑year shortfalls; board adopts budget updates and insurance premium increase",556,2386000,2942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d&start=2386&end=2942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3525970-f60772c3450e68582cbeb0043385567d/thumbnail_2386000.jpg","/articles/6225957/Ohio/Parma-City-Schools-projects-multiyear-shortfalls-board-adopts-budget-updates-and-insurance-premium-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225957-05b395f066c697be9d2722a28ff328d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141329&Signature=ikv7M2yG1ljvKUkd51cMYBdkqkok3S9o18rLXF3wVkYZjuB3Z34N2p8nq~eR-nlahpYBqZd5oBSyXyXORcjOSxS~QMXB54m6AAewPWaLI6ZGyZKHrzZy3oflDXjaojMFUbfCiqGsKsw1BaKjK3RUI9h-XDS7~BHMda80VGHmpPB8KYtmI3-dDo4lQFVcrvgFDK0-Spd8PlOcqMTEPRrtUuaTu3N~cOfNWyU6ABeL7L3cizxVZ216xEd5Pm2W-jkCS9~KmZwryo2DZNYnEQ~jGf1cD6~1YhmTQh-TKgMP07b2x6vqcFOirhX3WhJ2dfTDW3gyDhFm~KnMBldMTkWygw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parma City Schools approved updated budget estimates and several finance resolutions on May 27 after staff presented a multi‑year forecast showing expenditures rising faster than revenues.

The board adopted the April 2025 financial report and an updated budget estimate and fiscal projections for 2026–2029. The board also approved a supplemental appropriations resolution, a ratification of investments and a health‑insurance premium increase for fiscal year 2026 intended to rebuild the district insurance reserve.

The forecast presented to the board showed revenues increasing by less than 1 percent while expenditures were projected to rise about 6 percent in the near term. Staff said roughly 72 percent of the district’s general fund revenue comes from local sources and 27 percent from the state; pandemic (COVID) one‑time funds that had partially supported positions were returned to the general fund, including about $4,400,000 that previously supported staffing. The presentation showed the district’s cash position remaining positive through fiscal 2027 but moving toward deficit spending thereafter under current assumptions.

Board materials and the presentation emphasized that staffing costs dominate the budget: about 88 percent of expenditures were from salaries and benefits. The board also reviewed how pending state actions, including items discussed as part of House Bill 33, could affect future funding and noted legal and legislative uncertainty about wider changes in state school funding.

As part of the consent agenda, the board adopted resolution 2025‑05‑236 (April financial report), resolution 2025‑05‑236.1 (updated budget estimate and projections through 2029), resolution 2025‑05‑238 (ratification of investments) and resolution 2025‑05‑239 (supplemental appropriations). The board then adopted resolution 2025‑05‑237 to increase health‑insurance premiums for fiscal 2026; board discussion said the increase was significant but intended to rebuild the insurance fund toward a stated $5,000,000 reserve.

A board member thanked union leadership and consultants for working on the insurance committee and emphasized that the increase aimed to protect long‑term fund solvency. The meeting record shows the insurance premium increase and the financial resolutions were approved by roll call.

Board materials noted the district has a “guarantee” calculation for per‑pupil funding in the current formula year and that the district’s cash trajectory depends on future legislative outcomes, local property tax appraisals and enrollment changes. Staff said some districts are participating in litigation about school vouchers; one board member characterized litigation as a potential cost to districts that could affect budgets if districts choose to join a challenge.

The board did not adopt any dramatic staffing changes at the meeting; the financial actions taken were procedural approvals and an insurance premium adjustment to shore up reserves.

Looking ahead, staff told the board it will continue to monitor state funding developments, enrollment and local appraisal results and report back at future meetings if projections change.","After a financial forecast showing expenditures rising faster than revenue, the Parma City Schools board approved updated budget estimates, a supplemental appropriation package and a health‑insurance premium increase to bolster reserves.","actionData","errors"]

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