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• Approve amended meeting minutes and financial reports: The board approved the minutes (corrected to reflect the May 21 meeting) and accepted financial reports for April 2025, including bank reconciliation, cash summary by fund and disbursement summaries as presented under separate cover. (Motion and roll-call recorded; outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Payroll shared-services contract (Exhibit H‑8): The board approved a contract described in the agenda as code number 3776 with NeoNet and Cuyahoga (exhibit provided under separate cover) to provide payroll shared services for July and August 2025, described in the exhibit as a general-fund expenditure. (Motion: moved by Missus Hamilton; second by Missus Davis. Outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Personnel: The board accepted certified and classified personnel recommendations and contract recommendations as specified in the attached exhibits, pending satisfactory Ohio Revised Code background checks. (Motion moved by Missus Davis; second by Missus Travis. Outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Memoranda of understanding and supplemental contracts: The board approved memoranda of understanding with the Twinsburg Education Association related to supplemental contracts (exhibits provided under separate cover). (Outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Overnight student trip — OHSAA state track meet: The board approved an overnight extended student trip for Twinsburg High School track team members to attend the OHSAA state track and field championships at Jesse Owens Stadium, Ohio State University (departure 06/05/2025; return 06/07/2025). The trip will be paid by the THS athletic department with assistance from the Twinsburg Athletic Boosters. (Outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Summit County interagency agreement: The board approved the Summit County interagency agreement for the 2025–26 school year as presented. (Outcome: approved 4–0.)

• Executive session: The board entered executive session at 8:54 p.m. to discuss appointment and compensation of public employees under board policy 0166A. The motion to enter executive session passed by roll call (4–0). The board did not publicly reconvene for further action during the portion of the transcript provided.

All motions and roll calls recorded in the transcript show the four board members recorded as voting yes: Missus Davis, Missus Travis, Missus Hamilton and Missus Crawford. Where exhibits were referenced, the meeting record noted those exhibits were provided to the board and posted under separate cover; specific fiscal line items and some contract dollar amounts were referenced in exhibits and not read verbatim into the public transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Twinsburg Board of Education Meeting 6/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved minutes and financial reports, accepted personnel recommendations, authorized payroll shared services under a contract, approved an overnight trip for state track, and entered executive session for personnel matters; most motions passed unanimously (4–0).","taxTitle","Twinsburg City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",60464,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211515,"District outlines year-long push to certify teachers in the science of reading",381,3557000,3938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06&start=3557&end=3938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06/thumbnail_3557000.jpg","/articles/6211515/Twinsburg-City/School-Districts/Ohio/District-outlines-year-long-push-to-certify-teachers-in-the-science-of-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211515-edc0f054f22af4a19bb960b44b2809de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770211899&Signature=BgW5fgm3tSfeTbjiagOP0EG2aAV~X5-RK4gnUttYoSN72mgYVnzBtu4romlQFpMnR99NDjGGmQhdbDE9xznQqpuPGh9dHZrgluzVJLaO0oWSVVrHb1gUDoh6UZ0hN533n8ugkvtb0TB-DAEfEfu3Z1D6n3k4DKfFkZXVGg6cD7kMtnNm8Au-MLz1LzzMWPLM41T2wcCuIG6~RNcrUmtfwnaTuBf4QJfx2r1-CIcEg9F9M2cip3WbZPeo3wa8mFbMgthZhGrrFceaxIVQJMjJLwWAPeXFs7nWHxCRrlXLlSRRLe6ztqcoH8frfBAVmb7CMx61dbDRNv0RlGrpeEz1HA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Curriculum staff updated the board on the district’s science-of-reading initiative, which administrators said was a substantial, year-long professional-development effort aimed at equipping teachers with evidence-based literacy strategies.

Presenters said K–6 educators participated in multiple PD sessions (district timeline described as beginning in summer and continuing into the school year) and secondary staff included literacy goals in professional growth plans. The curriculum lead described walk-through evidence of teachers using explicit vocabulary routines and digital instructional tools, and a district dataset of more than 250 teacher-submitted evidence points showing areas of growth in foundational literacy concepts, instructional strategies and developmental insights.

Administrators reported that teachers identified priorities going forward: increased vocabulary instruction, explicit writing-and-reading routines, and targeted support for struggling readers. The district said it built literacy strategies into teacher evaluation goals and that many teachers found the training affirming and useful. No new budgetary request or policy was presented in the meeting; the board received the update.","Administrators described a multi-day professional-development program to certify K–12 teachers in evidence-based literacy practices, walk-through evidence of early adoption and teacher feedback on next steps.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211520,"District plans AI-use guidelines and red/yellow/green rubric for classroom assignments",189,3264000,3453000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06&start=3264&end=3453","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06/thumbnail_3264000.jpg","/articles/6211520/Twinsburg-City/School-Districts/Ohio/District-plans-AI-use-guidelines-and-redyellowgreen-rubric-for-classroom-assignments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211520-b3d40172aa53c4d998021ad6a28bde1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770211899&Signature=Y-VV4cHOtVhPCT8QRt6pxwc9jHNLR1b0X8pIUX61h8LIWOF1MmIVIhlQy7xJ~6nu4lTzkbtgn7jiilyMM4mfMaTtfrrVyqDOCgwbfwQVcmSfcgUdGn3TpAX3LGedRBiKWjeNl33CZlU2USARQVTOsDtQ22TPUtc4LK2hPq3aSNxKxUSTEXOUGCUjMiJXGpksHZYS0TchiTcxnDBacD4DDNs25jiNjFRijdR73m2kUI6rsOlOFccMBvtQtyn-7ZYqMv5UA1qoPrHuDf5zuOV1cyGnQYrhXe6kCS6ravceoAxS2y8vIhpOyNMV4mpPmd~XuLdugn6SlcMQQHBLyy91Qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Twinsburg administrators told the board the district formed a cross-functional AI committee this year to develop guidance for responsible classroom use of artificial intelligence tools.

The committee, which included staff from classrooms, transportation and nutrition services, conducted a baseline survey and a midyear readiness assessment. Administrators said the resulting draft guideline will provide teachers with a consistent rubric — described as a red/yellow/green model — that indicates, per assignment, whether AI use is prohibited (red), restricted (yellow) or allowed (green). The district plans to use the rubric in classrooms across grade levels, with simpler visuals for elementary students.

Presenters stressed professional development for staff to ensure teachers can show students how to use AI responsibly and ethically, and they cited coordination with local postsecondary partners; Kent State was mentioned as using a similar rubric. The committee reported improved staff comfort with AI after targeted PD sessions and recommended continued investment in teacher training and an ethical-use framework tied to PBIS expectations.

The board received the update; no formal policy vote occurred.","An AI committee convened by the district developed a draft guideline, readiness assessment results and a classroom rubric (red/yellow/green) to help teachers set assignment-level AI permissions for students.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211524,"District reports metal-detector use, SRO activity; notes pending state restriction on student cellphones",326,3988000,4314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06&start=3988&end=4314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06/thumbnail_3988000.jpg","/articles/6211524/Twinsburg-City/School-Districts/Ohio/District-reports-metal-detector-use-SRO-activity-notes-pending-state-restriction-on-student-cellphones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211524-e016a1937bee0d320c81edeaba16f6b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770211899&Signature=hXH5Np6GUQeqV2LqIMdRTwF1hCP5vpl~4e5XS3LeJqV0yu~viuX8crMhLh4dInei7ydnhL8NVER-gBKiYanadE5pdCiS~5P~jiIPWrtKeYHdRIr-UXupwh5DjNJofD4OMdGC~IvDF2j0146CFL-1ECczXYNYsCt7y6h0iTyPxrxksO92L6eLoFzgzEvAAh1p~0kcezEs3sagMpDpgJfpqdusN4jEuWQJzfhqQ2PVUbcDNIAbQJtJj91C1XK9yEWasKtmyz4NX4ZD4x6zDDM~HoXPAA5y1doiibAvABcbmNdwOqGviQtyTAR4VGJTLKmY8ESNdFxvY6ls6gPB3S~zPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Twinsburg administrators told the board the district purchased portable walk-through and handheld metal-detection devices this year and used them in random classroom searches and at election sites hosted in district buildings.

Presenters said classroom searches could be completed in under 10 minutes with minimal instructional disruption. Items found during searches included vapes, over-the-counter medication carried in small containers, and pepper-spray-style personal-defense items; staff said the district reminded families that clinic staff should be used for medication administration and that some items are considered prohibited in buildings.

Administrators also described the portable units’ use on an election day at two buildings where members of the public were using school facilities; metal detectors were deployed to screen visitors. School security teams reflected on refinements to procedures — such as asking students to remove items from pouches or lunch boxes before screening — to make the process quicker and less disruptive.

The district also highlighted the work of school resource officers (SROs) in its schools. Wilcox and other buildings introduced SROs this year who, district staff said, performed daily safety routines, supported arrival and dismissal, engaged with students in non‑disciplinary activities and contributed to community events and lessons. The board heard specific descriptions of Sergeant Eric Sawyer’s and Deputy Lee’s visibility and school-based programming, including safety and career-day presentations.

Administrators briefed the board on Ohio Senate Bill 158, noting the Senate passed the measure on May 14. Presenters said the bill would ban student personal communication devices in schools starting in September, with exceptions for students with documented needs (for example on IEP or 504 plans) and for particular courses where a device is required. The bill is in the Ohio House and may be included in broader budget language; district staff said they would update the board and community as the state process continues.

No new local policy was adopted at the meeting; the board received the update and asked administrators to monitor the state bill and to refine local procedures for metal-detector use and communications with families.","Administrators described portable metal-detector deployments, items found during classroom searches and school resource officer activities. They also briefed the board on Ohio Senate Bill 158, which would restrict student personal communication devices beginning in the fall with specified exceptions.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6211528,"Twinsburg board hears strategic plan update and Tiger Legacy project recap",5811,1535000,7346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06&start=1535&end=7346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695230-d5639f1d0cd480cf02318f57ac373e06/thumbnail_1535000.jpg","/articles/6211528/Twinsburg-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Twinsburg-board-hears-strategic-plan-update-and-Tiger-Legacy-project-recap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211528-69d599fd7c86317e9d79ca1cb7ea5a44/orig.mp4?Expires=1770211899&Signature=bDW5iZr612BdyjiIAkz~OpXUp-YnF~cv0W4V9oj5eLT6c2QmFD7B34sQTMEoxDJosvtvLLxKyZKp8PTbC-J7Mdx-Ga0cRZcbPELCf1Nng1lRQ29XeA9zc47-X0QgTrnj64SL1gWRFNe8dBtjQqzSFUIJEPMPaCXXKujoWeNI5zB8vo5mhL92ukFncBNvKHwTIKVfBZOBylxsTPjz-0az4j0Oopmxyi6gHFLaUw6TxEZRisx244ZQ7pi5m85nNhGfYY2M5w2neHW7B85h6ygWglJDeFhYz0PE5D27fsK3bn5d52tYmMIdeBI8UNF0fLCRMlQIGusGJKSnOGql7NxfaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Twinsburg Board of Education members received a quarter-four strategic-plan briefing from district administrators that summarized progress on school climate, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), a five-year facilities master plan and community work around the Tiger Legacy proposal.

Administrators said MTSS and positive behavioral interventions correlated with lower suspension counts at some schools, and district staff outlined next steps for a redeveloped strategic plan running from 2025 into the coming years.

The update detailed districtwide efforts to create a consistent MTSS process, including a common vocabulary, monthly MTSS meetings for administrators and interventionists, and a draft MTSS guidebook intended for the curriculum and technology committee next year. Presenters said preschool evaluations rose while K–12 initial special-education evaluations fell from 56 to 25 in the last year, which administrators attributed to expanded in-class interventions before referring students for special education services.

Facilities and the Tiger Legacy project featured heavily. The district said it repeatedly updated the five-year facilities master plan during the year in response to Tiger Legacy work and community feedback. Board materials shown during the meeting included a final spring concept for the Tiger Legacy project developed after outreach to the city of Twinsburg, homeowner associations and vendors. Administrators thanked partners at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District for hosting site visits that informed the concept and acknowledged families who participated in property discussions.

Presenters said engineering, traffic studies, and bus-routing analysis informed the project and that, because the district provides busing to every student, projected additional bus-route needs would be less than 5 percent of current routes (fewer than one additional route). The district also provided a summary of permanent-improvement spending, saying it finished the fiscal year roughly on target (about 84 percent of planned spending). Administrators said those details and the community engagement work would inform future planning regardless of whether an earlier ballot measure passed.

The administrative team described follow-up steps to operationalize the strategic plan. The framework presented to the board organizes goals under: parent engagement and communications; programming and instruction (including career readiness and after-school opportunities); instructional supervision and accountability (a high-quality instructional environment and a three-year professional development plan); culture, discipline and safety (MTSS enhancements and transition programming); and operations and fiscal responsibility (facilities master plan and clear financial communications). The plan includes year-by-year action steps and metrics to monitor progress.

Board members asked about staff participation in the needs-assessment focus groups and the plan’s rollout to principals and teachers. Consultants noted survey response rates (roughly 37.5 percent overall across certified and classified staff) and described next steps: review with building principals to produce detailed action plans and then districtwide staff rollout in the fall. The board directed administrators to begin the year-one implementation cadence while preserving channels for staff feedback during action-plan development.

The presentation did not propose immediate policy changes or require board action that evening; it was an update and a request to move into implementation planning in the coming months.","District administrators presented a fourth-quarter strategic-plan update covering culture and climate, MTSS work, facilities and the Tiger Legacy concept, finance outcomes and next steps for a redeveloped 2025–30 strategic plan.","actionData","errors"]

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