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The treasurer said the district ended the year with a $6,320,000.00 gain but cautioned the board that the number may not hold going forward because of several liabilities and modelling assumptions. “We had a gain this year of 6,320,000.00,” the Treasurer said.

The forecast matters because most district revenue — about 57% — comes from the state, the Treasurer said, and expenditures are concentrated in personnel (about 70%). The forecast models the House version of the pending state budget and shows revenues flattening while expenditures rise in later years, producing a crossing of revenue and spending in the 2027–2028 period.

During the presentation the Treasurer identified three immediate risks: repayment of an overcollection of the district’s emergency tax levy by the county fiscal officer (estimated at more than $3,000,000 but awaiting final county calculations), uncertainty in the final state budget, and a projected revenue surplus/deficit in fiscal year 2028 that will require planning.

The Treasurer described how the county overcollection arose after recent property revaluation increased assessed values but millage rates were not reduced before collections were made; the county must determine the repayment schedule. “We’re gonna have to pay it back,” the Treasurer said, adding the district modeled a three‑year repayment in the forecast and will wait for the county fiscal officer’s official direction.

The presentation also reviewed current fund deficits and near‑term fixes. The Treasurer said nine funds were in the negative at the time of the report, eight of them grant funds, and that purchase‑to‑close actions (PCRs) had been issued for some grants and cash receipts had begun arriving. The ESSER fund (Fund 507) showed a negative balance and will require either transfers in or expenditure adjustments; the Treasurer said staff will research the overspend and bring corrective actions to the June meeting. The student activity fund (300), driven mainly by athletics, was also in deficit and is expected to be corrected with a transfer when year‑end figures are finalized.

On forecasting methods, the Treasurer said the district used current actuals and standard inflation assumptions (roughly 2–3% in some categories) and included a late addition to account for special education invoices that arrived after initial projections. The Treasurer said May actuals included invoices that added roughly $270,000 to special education expenditures compared with earlier projections and that amount was added to the forecast to improve accuracy.

Cash position and reserves were highlighted. The Treasurer said the district’s cash balance is roughly 48.5% (reported as 48.5453832 in the presentation) and that days cash on hand are above the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) prudent range of 60–120 days; however, the forecast shows days cash declining in later years if current trends continue. The Treasurer urged the board to watch the proposed state legislation (referred to in the presentation as “HB 96” / hospital 96 in the discussion) that could reduce local funding when cash balances exceed a statutory threshold.

The Treasurer asked the board to expect a mass budget revision for Title 6B and to authorize budget transfers or advances at the June meeting to address funds currently in a negative position. The Treasurer also requested the board see and approve an investment report at the June meeting to confirm compliance with the Ohio Revised Code on investing school district funds.

Board action: The board voted to approve the financial report for the month ending April 30 and later voted to approve the five‑year forecast as presented. A separate motion to table a fiscal services (payroll) agreement was adopted after additional discussion; the Treasurer and board agreed to return that contract for further review. No other formal commitments were made during the forecast presentation.

The Treasurer’s presentation emphasized that the forecast is a planning tool and that final results will depend on the state budget outcome and the county fiscal officer’s calculations on the overcollection.

The board is scheduled to receive related budget revisions and the requested investment report at its June meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Maple Heights City Schools Board Meeting 5/27","oneSentenceSummary","Maple Heights Board of Education Treasurer delivered a detailed May five‑year forecast on May 27 and the board approved the forecast as presented.","taxTitle","Maple Heights City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",70086,"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},6225163,"Two community groups propose after‑school programs to Maple Heights board; transportation and scheduling unresolved",518,6782000,7300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540454-99207b203a464ccefa34b8a8dd9cfa0a&start=6782&end=7300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540454-99207b203a464ccefa34b8a8dd9cfa0a/thumbnail_6782000.jpg","/articles/6225163/Maple-Heights-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Two-community-groups-propose-afterschool-programs-to-Maple-Heights-board-transportation-and-scheduling-unresolved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225163-a25744b23585a037d63409e5e220cf0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775215923&Signature=AN7WbA1rsZkKpjWIDAfDLoVXk7Pyv8AX5gq3Twvc8mujjf2NXeHPx4VKXIRZOvitwgbyjiJ91lstxpdvNl3BPmRnAk7FrAK-0vqyo6eLaWJ-05kUcq8lw5XmyJDYUv88T~eAJhqwvMABqVdgH97WkVLt0ijUlvhE6WMcldfD0BWktkLbujN-V9RCXvPStQWHnW6lJxIUEGVqCaHK~MntPnx6QCC0GoI9Rdso1jCGHrf34Jfhd2pXwKbSIikR~AFumokw8W0LLP6FYtQtJGdK0QRQdDzJjuVul8tBQfHqpqBZ7UdaOx84pHeliQiynvOmWMKH2cGOwvruUnsGWMAMsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two community groups presented after‑school program proposals during public participation at the Maple Heights Board of Education meeting on May 27; the board did not take action during public comment.

Monica Smith, representing Friends of the Bridegroom Ministries, told the board the group can offer free after‑school programming for Maple Heights students and described classes ranging from college preparation to healthy cooking and audio recording. “We have a list of after school programs for high school through elementary,” Smith said, and said the ministry can provide background checks and fingerprinting services for students who need them for work or college applications.

Smith said the non‑religious portion of the proposal would include a six‑week college‑prep class for juniors and seniors, alternative‑career curriculum for students not pursuing college, a middle‑school healthy cooking course, and instruction at a Valley View recording studio for students interested in audio technology. Class size was described as roughly 30 students for some offerings, and presenters said sessions could be scheduled once per year initially to test demand.

Mariah Peters described a separate faith‑based program called the Plumb Line Effect, which she said focuses on character development and leadership through teachings of Jesus Christ and would run throughout the 2025–26 school year. Peters said program benefits would include “personal character development and growth, building communication and collaboration skills” and creating a space for students of faith to practice and find community.

Board members asked logistical questions; in particular, transportation to an off‑site recording studio was unresolved. Peters and Smith said transportation and scheduling would need to be worked out with district staff and noted existing funding for the studio program may be available but details were not provided.

No board motion or vote was taken on the proposals during the meeting. Presenters left contact information and asked the district to follow up if administrators wanted to explore facility use, scheduling, or transportation arrangements.","Two community groups presented after‑school program proposals during public participation at the Maple Heights Board of Education meeting on May 27; the board did not take action during public comment.",{"_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},6225159,"Board approves multiple service agreements and a string of personnel resolutions",1009,5400000,6409000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3540454-99207b203a464ccefa34b8a8dd9cfa0a&start=5400&end=6409","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3540454-99207b203a464ccefa34b8a8dd9cfa0a/thumbnail_5400000.jpg","/articles/6225159/Maple-Heights-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Board-approves-multiple-service-agreements-and-a-string-of-personnel-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225159-9d12eeab224139d33e843c9455fae238/orig.mp4?Expires=1775215923&Signature=VB-eij756edtAZaUsftTXpMh4dDxpshjwAkey6dCgmWGgI~eS-iem0FBaYYWh3fRsAqDFj3pls9Bz-NMiZt72NdD954t9hkP8c5fommuiJDUVA8L2EpNik~Pl-vIwq4Iop3UCFezFAShwwL7EY6uj-u1~LEnsuRx-OJisrDonZP6TQ2qK1h8ajpn~JH-hd-HPWBUGpR5Q-xDJ8Q6KVeShr6md6Pj5SuxHqEblhHFENKMCmnE~YqbWDuWHwKPJAASNRYcYIL2kGW6YQqlnX9td0IRoXA76HI-krOp27bscwKf4G68ZHe6XUhJkdigOT3JcU-TvpWs9L6tGk9qDYfkIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Maple Heights Board of Education approved a package of contracts and personnel resolutions on May 27, voting to renew several vendor agreements and to adopt multiple staffing resolutions.

On contracts, the board approved renewal agreements including an Educational Service Center (ESC) of Northeast Ohio Positive Education Program placement, a Closing the Achievement Gap agreement for 2025–26, Frontline Technologies products for personnel services ($37,598.20) and for treasurer analytics ($28,459.09), a Brewer Garrett facility services agreement for HVAC monitoring and consultation (effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027), and a College Now memorandum of understanding in the amount of $21,500 for 2025–26. The roll calls for those agenda items showed affirmative votes by the board members present.

The board also approved a Rightway Transportation LLC independent contractor agreement for non‑STRS/SCRS covered services. The roll call for that item recorded a single no vote from Miss Moore and yes votes from the other board members.

On personnel matters the board adopted a series of resolutions including authorization for the superintendent to hire staff between board meetings and to accept resignations between meetings. The board approved continuing contracts and reemployment resolutions for multiple teachers, approved employment of Heidi Souter as special education supervisor, ratified administrator contract expiration notices and superintendent recommendations, approved a full and final settlement agreement/resolution, and approved several resolutions to abolish positions and suspend employment contracts, including early childhood and preschool coordinator roles and a non‑licensed Closing the Achievement Gap linkage coordinator. The board later created a licensed Closing the Achievement Gap coordinator position in a separate motion. Roll calls for those resolutions were recorded for each item.

Most routine contract and personnel motions passed on roll call votes recorded during the meeting. A few continuing‑contract votes recorded negative votes from one or more board members on specific items; for example, the roll call on one continuing contract motion recorded all “no” votes from the members who participated and was recorded in the transcript as defeated.

No financial amounts were presented for some personnel resolutions in open session; details of individual employment contracts, settlement terms and non‑public personnel matters are handled according to applicable Ohio law and board policy. The superintendent and treasurer said staff would implement the approved contracts and follow through on administrative tasks arising from the personnel resolutions.

The board also approved the consent calendar and a modest budget for board member conference attendance (approximate total cost $6,450 and $125 per day stipend per board member for the listed conferences).","At its May 27 meeting the Maple Heights Board of Education approved service and software renewals, a facility services contract and multiple personnel resolutions including hiring, reemployment, and position abolitions; one transportation contractor approval drew a single no vote.","actionData","errors"]

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