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The exchange occurred during the public-comment portion of the June 30 meeting. The resident asked: \"I've been hearing... that the fourth grade and up will be riding with the high schoolers? Is that correct?\" The superintendent replied, \"That's not accurate. ... there are dedicated middle school routes, dedicated high school routes, and dedicated elementary routes.\"

Context: The district is adjusting bell times and bus schedules after building changes implemented earlier this year, including moving some grades between buildings. Officials said middle- and high-school schedules will change in start times, but the routes will remain segregated by school level to avoid mixing younger elementary students with older adolescents.

Follow-up and communications: The superintendent said transportation will distribute a letter and route details to affected families, and she encouraged residents to contact district staff with questions. The district also noted an after-school weight-lifting program and other extracurricular logistics will be coordinated so younger students do not mix inappropriately with older groups.

No board action was taken; the exchange was a clarification during public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kenston Board of Education Regular Board Meeting - 6/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident raised a concern that fourth-graders would be paired on buses with high-school students after schedule and routing changes. Superintendent said dedicated elementary, middle and high school routes will remain in place.","taxTitle","Kenston Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",49812,"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},6182087,"Kenston outlines $1.575 million PI project list; Timmons playground slated for full replacement",67,1539000,1606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109727-7fc58a75f955f27bd9897e7726d6c13c&start=1539&end=1606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109727-7fc58a75f955f27bd9897e7726d6c13c/thumbnail_1539000.jpg","/articles/6182087/Ohio/Kenston-outlines-1575-million-PI-project-list-Timmons-playground-slated-for-full-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182087-fcbcf629fb604d64c59a3bf4cc5d130c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435989&Signature=UbBd1gIpmTTsggoTvKf6-qSWRXAh0EJJvgVZ-LQ9JsjZxTxAFhPDu3K9LQuXbzwYef9vz8ZFMciLqUOgrg8jGUpe-T~S0J0Nvm3tZvoCtD3ULYStXV5M6RmXWDxFnjBhbwayYFu87eakNoWBvGsvRYRd~dNze8FWQ-HrYEkI2Z2DXrjFc~o~ZHPX9n~Wr6gx2wflQv~PX6RZB6didoe~tMcK6cHPOREuo6fPFCF4sNUeVbeS3Qzncg6H243rUlejuakJKbSAGl-LjpZ2z-nFZ3blZzbUeFPaaayCCpiDCAskwrivJzaenJDM5efOHspVBAD-UP6aPWsK6MEs6kadwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenston Local School District officials on Monday gave a progress update on projects funded by the district's 1-mill PI (Permanent Improvement) levy, saying the district's projected total for 2025–26 is $1.575 million and that safety-related work is a top priority.

The superintendent presented a spreadsheet of PI projects and described which items had been ordered, scheduled or were awaiting final quotes. She said the total projected PI cost for 2025–26 is slightly more than the revenue the levy generates and that the district previously covered the difference with transfers and prioritized safety work.

Key projects and schedule: The board was told that Timmons Playground will be fully removed and replaced, with new equipment and rubber surfacing; officials said the existing equipment dates to the building's original installation more than 30 years ago and that inspectors found failures that could not be repaired. The district plans removal in late July and installation in August, with vendors and designs vetted in partnership with a PTO member who works in playground design.

Other capital items discussed included:
- Stadium and track: Turf was cleaned and sanitized this year; the district said the track resurfacing price came in much higher than expected and the district is staging the work for future fiscal years.
- Concession stand: Electrical, roofing, siding and door replacements have been completed following fire marshal comments.
- Safety and technology: New door access, entry buzzers and upgraded cameras for nine entries; vape detectors and new AED units are being procured districtwide.
- Student projects and repairs: Student-led project bathroom dividers at the high school will be installed; speed humps to slow traffic on campus are under consideration with an eye toward removable units to allow snow removal.

Transparency and budget: The superintendent said the district will provide a finalized list with actual dollar amounts and completion dates when school resumes in September. \"This list will be updated with the actual dollar amounts, where things came in, and we'll be able to show the community when the project finished, how much was spent,\" she said.

Questions from board members covered playground longevity (officials estimated a 30-plus year lifespan for a new playground), whether the playground replacement is a full tear-out and where speed humps might be placed. No formal vote was required Monday; the projects were presented as status and planning updates.

What to watch for: The district said it will post an updated PI report at the end of the summer or beginning of the school year showing final costs, timelines and status.","Superintendent presented a prioritized list of PI levy projects funded by the district's 1-mill PI levy, highlighting a full replacement of the Timmons playground this summer, concession stand and stadium repairs, safety upgrades and a plan for public transparency on spending.",{"_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},6182092,"Kenston officials warn state bill could cut school revenue; district urges continued outreach to lawmakers",1540,970000,2510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109727-7fc58a75f955f27bd9897e7726d6c13c&start=970&end=2510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109727-7fc58a75f955f27bd9897e7726d6c13c/thumbnail_970000.jpg","/articles/6182092/Ohio/Kenston-officials-warn-state-bill-could-cut-school-revenue-district-urges-continued-outreach-to-lawmakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182092-156ae8d7b48db39e310edfdb1d2e15a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435989&Signature=CKMNfkXJkRb9tE3anlWYH0d2JF~BIj2gSU1oC3YNbtMuLY-xK9PkUn60L3D3ECT9vCExVywFJK781f5EIvOuAM4SywCzAy4PCwbFCVEp~k3BkP2sgrhCjigeyUVsVTNB9s2mJrtz4tntzIeft8k9dCz1ikMGzYpoheUhMHkIMIkZcN3aS3zP6awhO-L60~5ji95kj1i4XgEryDgXxUdgcfAsudCTrIfsmPWu7agSwGtkWeTkE7k3ONV6JJ2hcUQi8gutBKSkwhJzj2u6xE~vMWN3D2Lh67dZfQ2b4V5cAGtZ0NzZlMhTKe7aZdBt8yCDzxoMP~GhmKzwytx1VG8bJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenston Local School District leaders warned Monday that proposed state legislation could sharply reduce the district's annual revenue and force difficult choices, including early levies or staff and service cuts.

The warning came during a legislative and treasurer's update at the June 30 board of education meeting. Officials said the proposal under discussion in the state legislature would eliminate or reduce so-called \"inside millage,\" a form of local tax authority that the district said currently provides about $5.4 million to Kenston each year.

Why it matters: District leaders said losing that revenue would accelerate the need for an operating levy or require cuts. Treasurer Seth (last name not provided at the meeting) said, \"Kenston has 4.5 mills of inside millage, and that equates to about $5,400,000. So for every 1 mill, you get about $1,200,000.\" He told the board the draft proposal could take effect in January 2026, meaning the district would feel a partial impact in fiscal 2026 and a full impact in fiscal 2027.

The treasurer presented a cash-balance forecast that removed the 4.5 mills and showed a steep decline in the district's reserve over several years. \"If this passes, 1 of those 2 things has to happen,\" he said, referring to either passing a levy in 2026 or cutting staff and services to avoid a negative cash balance.

Meeting discussion and context: Board members and administrators described several related bills and budget items discussed in Columbus. The meeting included a report that the Ohio School Boards Association had written a veto request to the governor on select items in the biennial budget bill, including changes to allowed cash balances and provisions to move school board elections to partisan ballots. The board did not adopt a formal position or take a vote at Monday's meeting on those measures.

What the board asked of the public: District leaders urged residents to continue contacting state legislators. The superintendent and treasurer said the community's rapid response earlier in June—which included dozens of public comments and messages—helped keep the proposal from being folded directly into the budget package, but the legislature's pending action could reintroduce similar language.

What did not happen: No formal board action was taken Monday to change district policy or levy schedules. The treasurer said a full fiscal-year-end report will be presented at the July 14 board meeting, and that any required decisions about levies or cuts would be based on further legislative developments and updated financials.

Looking ahead: District officials asked the public to monitor Kenston's website for links and updates and to keep communicating with state lawmakers if they want the district to retain current inside millage revenue levels.","At its June 30 meeting the Kenston Local School District discussed state legislation that would reduce inside millage revenue and other budget changes, reviewed a cash-balance projection showing a sharp decline if the proposal passes, and encouraged continued community outreach to legislators.","actionData","errors"]

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