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The ruling, which board legislative liaison Ellen raised at the meeting, is expected to be appealed “probably twice” before reaching the Ohio Supreme Court, Ellen said, and the outcome could affect funding as the state finalizes its biennial budget by June 30. Superintendent Jeff said the district and its lobbyists are tracking several bills, including House Bill 335, and that changes under consideration could materially reduce local revenues.

The issue matters to local taxpayers and district operations because state negotiators were reported to have settled on a proposed 40% cash carryover cap in conference committee discussions. Treasurer Craig, reporting May financials, said the district currently collects more than $40,000,000 in real estate taxes but is already deficit spending this fiscal year and expects cash balances to fall. Craig said the change to a 40% cap would mean the district could be required to reduce unrestricted cash to about $20,000,000 given roughly $50,000,000 in annual expenses; he warned that lower cash reserves could mean lower bond ratings and higher interest costs when the district borrows.

Craig told the board the May report shows about $3,000,000 in receipts and roughly $4,600,000 in expenditures for the month; salaries and benefits accounted for the bulk of expenses. He also reported an unanticipated state reimbursement in June of roughly $200,000 related to special-education catastrophic/threshold claims; the district typically receives a fraction (about 36'37%) of submitted special-education costs. He said year-to-date revenues were near forecast (about 99.8%) while expenses were running slightly ahead of last year.

Board members and administrators said they are preparing to explain any state-driven reductions to residents and to coordinate with municipal leaders. Craig said the district and superintendent have already briefed local mayors and will consider broader community information efforts, including a finance committee of residents and stakeholders, if the budget changes materially.

Formal board action at the meeting included approval, by 3'0votes to 0, of final fiscal-year 2025 budget adjustments and of fiscal-year 2026 appropriations, moves Craig said were necessary to certify appropriations with the county auditor before the new fiscal year. The board also approved a set of fund-to-fund transfers totaling about $8,000,000 to address athletic fund shortfalls, campus master-plan needs and termination benefits.

The board and administration said they will continue monitoring appeals in the voucher case and any final language from the legislature and governor; they will return with communication plans and possible ballot timing only after the budget is finalized.

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Treasurer Craig said the district moved the cyber coverage to Tokyo Marine because the company's quote was competitive and increased cyber limits from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 with a modest premium increase over last year. Craig also said the district has invested in protective measures such as endpoint detection and abnormal-security email monitoring, which helped in pricing. The board approved the insurance package, 3'0to 0.

On extracurricular fees, the board approved the pay-to-participate fee schedule for 2025' 2026. The district retains caps at $500 per high-school student and $300 per middle-school student; administrators said those caps shield families from cumulative costs while the district covers additional program costs once caps are reached. The board also approved a new fee for a revived dance team (\"Honeybees\") and consolidated sport fees so JV/freshman/varsity distinctions are a single per-sport amount; administrators said only basketball currently reaches the cap.

All insurance and fee measures passed by roll call vote, 3'0yes, 0'no.

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The board also approved a new agreement with Jefferson County Educational Service Center for digital learning services for students unable to attend on campus. Administrators said the district previously used another ESC consortium program and moved to Jefferson County at a lower cost; the board was told 5'7 students used digital learning this past year.

In addition, the board approved continuations or renewals of several student-service contracts for 2025'1/2026, including agreements with Steps Educational Group, Cleveland Clinic Learner School for autism, United Cerebral Palsy Association, Sendero Therapies and ABA outreach providers. Administrators described these as routine renewals that provide services for students who are outplaced or require specialized supports.

All items in this group passed by 3'0yes, 0'no roll-call votes.

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The board accepted the retirement of Kevin Goode, a business teacher at the high school, effective July 20; administrators thanked him for years of service. The board approved several certified and classified hires for 2025'1: new classroom teachers and summer staff, and named substitutes and support staff for summer programs. The board also approved supplemental assignments for coaches, advisors and department chairs.

Superintendent Jeff described a new, cost-neutral arrangement for Jason Black: Black, a district intervention specialist and head football coach, will take a part-time assistant-principal position while maintaining teaching duties so he can pursue an administrative license through the state's alternative pathway. Jeff said the arrangement will be year-to-year and intended to provide managerial experience at both the middle and high schools while Black completes credentialing.

Human-resources staff member Miss McCauley introduced several hires present at the meeting, including an elementary long-term substitute and new elementary art and physical-education teachers. Administrators said recruitment this cycle produced strong candidates and that a few positions remain to fill before the school year.

The consent agenda with these personnel items passed by roll call vote, 3'0yes, 0'no.

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District leaders said the campus master plan contains multiple phases. Phase 1—removal of the Hilton building—has been completed; Phase 2, the new drive in the former Hilton location, is next but requires moving a utility pole before the district can solicit bids. Administrators said the driveway bid schedule has slipped due to utility relocation timing and contractor availability; they estimated the new drive might be in use by early 2026 rather than this fall.

Board members said later phases (3'6) are more visionary and currently unfunded. The administration said the goal is to present a full campus master plan with cost estimates at the district's State of the Schools event in October and then seek community feedback on appetite for a possible bond.

The district emphasized that the master plan was originally created to address traffic concerns on Mill Road and that any bond or ballot measure would be considered only after the state budget clarifies operational funding.

","Board members said a campus master plan committee received largely positive feedback and that Phase 1 (Hilton removal) and Phase 2 (new driveway) are underway; the board plans to put the new driveway out to bid once utility relocation is complete and expects a campus master-plan cost estimate by the fall.","actionData","errors"]

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Board warns state budget moves, voucher ruling could cut district funding; treasurer outlines cash pressures

Board approves new insurance coverage and adjusts pay-to-participate schedule; cyber coverage expanded

Board approves chemistry adoption (purchase on hold pending data-privacy agreement) and several student service contracts

Board approves new hires, accepts longtime business teacher's retirement; assistant-principal role created as training path

Board discusses campus master plan; Hilton driveway removal and new drive to go to bid