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Fuller said Ameresco performed a full facilities audit \"at no cost to the district\" and assigned letter grades to each building; when averaged across buildings the district-level grade was roughly a C. The audit catalogued upgrades, replacement costs, building age and square footage and produced fund-allocation targets that Fuller used to propose phased investments intended to allocate resources where needs are greatest.

Fuller summarized the proposed phases and priorities:
- Phase 1 (immediate, smaller-cost work using leftover PI funds): fix comfort issues and heating valves at Brush High School, address water-penetration problems that have left Brush’s third floor (about 4,000 square feet) unused, and repair failing roofs at several sites. Fuller said phase 1 was designed to be executed without going to voters because it would use existing PI funds.
- Phases 2–4 (each described in the presentation as roughly $14 million at the planning-level): Phase 2 priorities include renovating the performing arts center, creating preschool space at Southland to relieve K–3 crowding, and other district facilities needs. Phase 3 focuses on HVAC replacements and district tuckpointing, including boiler upgrades and piping work. Phase 4 would address larger mechanical plant replacements, district-wide roof replacements and restorations, elevator replacements, exterior door priorities and interior finishes.

Fuller explained how Ameresco’s scoring produced fund-allocation targets by combining building square footage percentages and the percentage of identified upgrade needs. He gave Brush as an example: Brush comprises about 38.2% of district square footage, was assigned about 43.93% of upgrade need in the audit, and therefore a fund-allocation target around 41.6% across the plan. Fuller said the four phases are intended to net out to the audit’s allocation targets.

Board members asked for lifecycle information to help taxpayers understand how long replacements would last; Fuller said the plan and the district’s staggered PI financing are intended to spread costs over roughly a 10–15 year timeframe and that some financing (a TAN) is timed to be paid off around 2030–2031 to free funds for later phases. Fuller also noted that Ameresco’s HVAC project savings could potentially accelerate implementation.

Fuller requested board approval to publish a master facilities plan webpage to provide transparent access to the audit and phasing so community members can review cost and need information; board members broadly supported posting the material and framed it as a transparency measure for voters ahead of any levy or ballot measure.

Ending: Fuller closed by asking for continued stakeholder engagement and board feedback as the district moves toward implementation of phase 1. No formal vote to commit to bond or levy funding was recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Special Meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lee Fuller, the district’s director of business affairs, presented the results of a facilities audit conducted with Ameresco and outlined a proposed four-phase master facilities plan intended to address building-condition deficits across the district.","taxTitle","South Euclid-Lyndhurst City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",49390,"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},6527542,"South Euclid-Lyndhurst launches new district website, branding and app plan",875,127000,1002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720&start=127&end=1002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6527542/Ohio/South-Euclid-Lyndhurst-launches-new-district-website-branding-and-app-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527542-c4e3908feaf6d6e8297f5ff409b1f19e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770627297&Signature=ewTEIQZ8obx9dyWBCeYrrCAycssUkudGJZLKg2UmKQuRvfwqUjFeOlPZY7cBwVbv2o~ed3e-9gN1tdDqvwSsz-oaAwYcOTzQWGSHkC6T-pil5v89wlhOdlhSfoXJwMXmTYdjT-tK9719gywz0QkiqD8xHVjDtvEKBxtmlZpyhBpHUnhCp7cAzt1I5YLxw6w6EgOW-GaYHl3BkJ8mLdOROZkG2YnHEo-l9zUnzFNxNxjLP5NL66UrSq4RDjD5S9xFIixC6ERX-fQlj0TWzMJc2XglSL4t7hruEIm1zp-c3k6c1pagwHW16TTCyocUzasMYMR0ThdRzlklautI3hSQXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District staff on Tuesday showed the board a redesigned district website, selschools.org, that officials said is intended to serve both as a marketing tool for prospective families and staff and as an information hub for current students and employees.

District staff described the site as live for about a week and said the redesign was prompted by outdated content and an earlier site that was not ADA compliant. The presenter said the district reviewed three vendor platforms last fall, selected a final vendor, and completed an accelerated content upload in April after the vendor finalized page designs.

The district emphasized three goals for the redesign: present an inviting first impression for prospective families and employees, remove outdated documents and forms, and improve accessibility. The presenter said some PDF downloads remain on the site but the district will replace those with native web content as part of ongoing work to improve ADA compliance.

The site highlights district news and events, a \"find it fast\" quick-navigation section intended for families and staff, and a rotating \"proud to be an SEL\" feature that showcases brief video testimonials from students and staff. The presenter said the site reorganizes content away from a department-based structure toward user-centered categories such as enrollment and “about” information that had previously been accessible only from the footer.

On branding, the district showed updated logos and a set of brand guidelines available on the communications page. The presenter said the athletics “A” logo will be retained and school-level logos were redesigned. The district plans a gradual rollout of new signage and materials as items wear out or are replaced rather than a one-time, costly rebrand.

Next steps include launching an optional mobile app bundled with the website this summer, integrating Infinite Campus with the vendor’s mass-communications platform (identified in the presentation as MXRE) when it launches this summer, and conducting trainings for building staff so departments can manage their own pages. The presenter invited board feedback and said staff will distribute logo files on request rather than posting them publicly to reduce the risk of inconsistent use.

Board members who spoke praised the visual design and calendar improvements and asked practical questions about logos and calendar syncing. The presenter confirmed that bookmarked links to the old site will redirect but calendar syncs must be re-established using the new calendar system; users can subscribe to district and individual-school calendars separately.

The district encouraged continued public feedback as it continues “continuous improvement” of content and accessibility.

Ending: The board thanked staff for the work; the presentation closed with a transition to the board’s next agenda item.","District communications staff rolled out a redesigned district website, selschools.org, citing accessibility, improved navigation for prospective families and staff, and new branding. The district will add an optional mobile app and integrate Infinite Campus later this summer.",{"_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},6527528,"Votes at a glance: minutes approved; board adjourned to executive session (personnel)",40,28000,68000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720&start=28&end=68","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720/thumbnail_28000.jpg","/articles/6527528/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-minutes-approved-board-adjourned-to-executive-session-personnel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527528-ebbd4040d98d2d4ecf75428872cd524f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770627297&Signature=o~fcCOhjXdC-mfoer9RY7tX4RN8SiNzV-4odG-NwmbEg3n9r-5J4VEd550ASCdOMikvzdJVy6dq47rkTrHEdRU1Xhk4aaujCPwXDnAKnN7jN-oPi6VcJ0RsvpyE0Xr4gQ3Y-rGRYw8NZ2GYRTqaemKX81WO4lbS-laQlm0Su8Bmp8LgwVSFLtUajA94O2OeDlYJQsKQmRikPymXGoHP8TjmFSDUuDrG3I4tEIYQZ04-4ez1dfbWbwjoX-KB1uQ~Ub-vbCK-6~AFs9m9SdqSaKRKELwNjHjsNhCcKYUypnxx-c9cqVHa8poogGaKtXbP3kRpo2XlP11zSXqeglrvUWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 13 meeting the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District board recorded two formal actions on the public record.

1) Approval of minutes (Item 2.1): The board approved the minutes of the April 22, 2025 special meeting. The reading of the minutes was waived. The motion to approve was seconded by Samuel; a roll-call vote was recorded with Miss Lee, Miss Wahlberg, Miss Jones and Miss Shelby voting \"Aye.\" The motion carried.

2) Adjournment to executive session (personnel) (Item 4.1): The board moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session for personnel matters; the board noted no action would be taken in executive session. The motion was called by \"Catherine and Shelby\" (as recorded in the meeting exchange) and the chair called the question; the board approved the motion by voice vote with those present saying \"Aye.\" The board then recessed to executive session.

No other formal votes on legislation, bonds or contracts were recorded on the public agenda during the portions of the meeting covered in the transcript.","The board approved minutes of a special meeting held April 22, 2025, and voted to adjourn into executive session for personnel matters; no action was taken in executive session.",{"_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},6527533,"Treasurer presents five-year forecast showing revenue pressures, deficit risk and potential levy timing",835,2633000,3468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720&start=2633&end=3468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3585689-7f0803dd88cd8dbadf15fd7637e68720/thumbnail_2633000.jpg","/articles/6527533/Ohio/Treasurer-presents-five-year-forecast-showing-revenue-pressures-deficit-risk-and-potential-levy-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527533-ce67fac416e3e0514883b5529fb70003/orig.mp4?Expires=1770627297&Signature=DPgqhLRNbDAHq1cEgwc3-ezYgYnTjnlxsnXZVxeSaeOjnLYyK3oYgnIGL1cMTUvBPi4TNnEX53tSZMKIQKqSOZ5G1G7RWkvobNbu7SPylIgsffqr8f9UzPIHJZwGZ6~1jpQDpwN1rrSX4VeO8cDrVK4xKtx1udzBdFpuTQg7RUyxTCD5HmVMIp-ySXdG~BNInra2HgEbobn1PtXJZXWfN-zUJysOgCcXUwEaO102to5k7s6zL0N97ZkFZNa4Sw18nhz3RMCChbMLl-rTfOOKGaWtyKTdW-a9jFI2UruF76cJvj1ai5QDw-arB0otWDaiZhQRCPGkjtJqU77rdEC~eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District financial staff presented the board with the May update to the five-year forecast and highlighted revenue timing issues, ongoing expenditure pressures and a multi-year deficit risk that the treasurer said could require a voter-approved levy.

The presenter said general property tax receipts comprise about 73.3% of the district’s overall revenue and that collection timing from the county pushed some receipts into later reporting, producing a one-time reduction versus the projection. The treasurer reported current-year general property tax collections at roughly $49.997 million and said planning-level projections assume roughly $50.0 million for fiscal 2026 and beyond pending county collection timing and the biennium budget outcome.

Other revenue lines outlined in the presentation included unrestricted state foundation payments and casino tax receipts, restricted grants (English learners, gifted, economically disadvantaged, career tech and student wellness funds), and a state reimbursement line for homestead/rollback. The presenter said no increases were assumed for restricted grants or state-share lines pending the biennium budget.

On the expenditure side, the forecast attributes about 54.8% of expenditures to personal services and about 23.8% to employee retirement and insurance benefits; the presenter provided a fiscal‑year estimate for benefits of about $17.015 million and used contract-step and COLA assumptions for portions of the forecast period. Purchase services and supply lines were adjusted to reflect one-time flows that had appeared in the current year, and staff reduced purchase-services projections modestly for fiscal 2026.

The treasurer said the district’s ending cash balance is projected to decline in the forecast window and that, without additional revenue, the projection shows a negative ending balance approaching the end of fiscal 2029 (the presenter referenced an estimated negative balance of approximately $24.9 million at the end of 2029). For that reason, staff said they are preparing a levy for board consideration and potential inclusion on the November ballot; the levy amount and ballot language were not finalized and were not included in the forecast.

Board members asked for detail on enrollment trends and EdChoice (voucher) impacts; the forecast materials included a historical five-year enrollment table and an EdChoice comparison showing expansion effects (the presenter said EdChoice participation in the district rose from 14 students under the older rules to 478 under expanded eligibility). Several trustees discussed whether the district should join a statewide lawsuit challenging EdChoice expansion and other biennium budget provisions. Some trustees favored showing public support for affected districts and urging public pressure, while others expressed concern about litigation cost and uncertain outcomes.

The treasurer said the district is watching proposed biennium budget changes including a possible 30% carryover cap, which staff said could penalize fiscally prudent districts by limiting carryover balances used for long-term planning.

Ending: The treasurer said the May forecast would be on the agenda for formal approval at the next meeting and invited board members to submit follow-up questions.","District financial staff presented a May update to the five-year forecast that shows near-term collection timing issues and a projected decline in ending cash balances without additional revenue. Staff signaled the potential for a November levy and discussed EdChoice voucher impacts and a possible 30% carryover cap in the state biennium budget.","actionData","errors"]

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Board reviews facilities audit and four-phase master plan built from Ameresco assessment

South Euclid-Lyndhurst launches new district website, branding and app plan

Votes at a glance: minutes approved; board adjourned to executive session (personnel)

Treasurer presents five-year forecast showing revenue pressures, deficit risk and potential levy timing