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The packet included Policy 1130 (conflict of interest), Policy 3113 (conflict of interest), Policy 4113 (conflict of interest), Policy 6110 (grant funds), Policy 6111 (internal controls), Policy 6112 (cash management of grants), Policy 6114 (cost principles), Policy 7310 (disposition of surplus property), Policy 8310 (public records), Policy 6151 (insufficient funds checks), Policy 2260.02 (single-gender classes and activities), Policy 5330 (use of medications), Policy 5223 (release time for religious instruction during the school day) and Policy 2265 (protections of individual beliefs and affiliations).

Policy lead Ms. Kovar moved the package; a board member seconded. During the roll call, Board member Ms. Cohart said she would vote no on the package only because of Policy 5223, release time for religious instruction during the school day. In explaining her vote, she said: “I feel that this violates principle of the constitution of of separation of church and state, and I also feel it will be very disruptive to the school day.” The remainder of the board recorded yes votes and the policy package was approved.

Why it matters: the adopted policies set local rules for grant management, internal controls, public-records handling, personnel conflicts of interest, and student programming. Policy 5223 on release time for religious instruction was the only policy singled out in public board discussion as constitutionally and operationally concerning by a board member.

Outcome: The policy package was adopted by roll call; Ms. Cohart registered a no vote specifically on the release-time policy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7-17-2025 Parma City School District Board Of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple new policies on July 17 including conflict of interest, grants, public records and a policy on release time for religious instruction; Board member Ms. Cohart voted against the package citing the First Amendment and disruption to the school day.","taxTitle","Parma City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",14479,"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},6164673,"Board approves bus-maintenance agreement, consulting contracts and routine procurement items",393,2883000,3276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425&start=2883&end=3276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425/thumbnail_2883000.jpg","/articles/6164673/Ohio/Board-approves-bus-maintenance-agreement-consulting-contracts-and-routine-procurement-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164673-7fadb0ef6a1114b0da02ecd4187bf156/orig.mp4?Expires=1773526739&Signature=Uhyy1qKpxEVWViTN1oUe-PC40lSRJ3h0DwR3TLbm987OLnvrumagAJdj4J1uoTHc~Xdt6U7S0hUHhVTeUOXNH2MBBoZrqL3PIjeZ51okzffY1pNko2gRJKo255IuMvRQo-eBfoxSpgUcpY4vV3fLE0vjeTisaJzaPkK4q2tJHFFzbyMyaiz33fczb1oVZO~2V041ZuW2AcXRm8S-SXO3stP1NfOfcJ~1b2~prkgl-ilanZ8Nh1iMvDJ3uuzj2BAVFq8t-lID5PM~E1gpnoJhVX9dchyHzIaNhP0g-7hXP2G5k76a-n179O0EjRHovdvznzT1eDQe2jHaPClA2mepew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parma City School District Board of Education on July 17 approved a series of business and procurement resolutions covering interdistrict services, consulting contracts and routine housekeeping.

Key actions approved included renewal of an agreement to provide bus maintenance and repairs for Fairview Park City School District and authorization for Parma mechanics to be compensated for maintaining and repairing those buses. The board approved the sale of a single MacBook and an agreement for web-hosting services. The board also approved a contract with K-12 Business Consulting, Inc., an amendment to the administrative-services agreement with Medical Mutual Services LLC and an extension of an engagement to review federal Medicaid reimbursements.

During the finance discussion, a district finance staff member explained a recurring operational issue with blanket purchase orders: state law requires blanket purchase orders be closed at fiscal year end and reopened July 1, but bills sometimes arrive after the prior-year purchase orders are closed, creating the need to reopen or ratify those purchases. The staff member used Columbia Gas as an example of a vendor covered by a blanket purchase order.

Why it matters: these items keep district transportation, benefits, technology and consultant supports in place for operations and the coming school year. The contract approvals were routine motions approved by roll call during the meeting.

Outcome: All listed procurement and contract resolutions were approved by the board during the July 17 meeting.","The board approved several business items July 17 including renewing a bus-maintenance agreement with Fairview Park, compensation for mechanics, sale of one MacBook, web-hosting services, and consulting and benefit-administration contract amendments; staff also explained recurring blanket purchase-order timing issues at fiscal year end.",{"_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},6164678,"Parma reorganizes central office, elevates instructional leaders and introduces several new principals and administrators",595,3899000,4494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425&start=3899&end=4494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425/thumbnail_3899000.jpg","/articles/6164678/Ohio/Parma-reorganizes-central-office-elevates-instructional-leaders-and-introduces-several-new-principals-and-administrators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164678-4c77476c6718a7d6651bfdd2c8bc9bb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773526739&Signature=UopiugsjeWZtpjnj6iPpMm0zQE38DqO2xp0SlDlSVYVtGmUHmYHlc~ZWH7AhCCFRPeqeIExFxVhYMujf~Vt67vb84WYSVnyeWjWj4SVDe4448SobhFeq~Tv1I6HYED9vea6WM3z4AhTB-LAEtKUfH7dyiNrPrVUIfjasC816d1SHIzI7-XY7ZCAV9hCMciPTsUUuxR--FogaShEJQTIYVS8bEwlGw5JPudnQHT6SnXHG0CHxPsA57pecCQfwzVdtWtfNeUawZQl8Bvwy~6jixMego~H06D5~siDtYlfaKmaM1wB-hYbre424~zPHiJYj7-ZjWL9Wsfrx1yBpTWOl2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Hunt announced a reorganization of the district’s central office and introduced several new hires during the July 17 Parma City School District board meeting.

Dr. Hunt said the change follows the departure of a longtime staff member and is intended to add depth to senior leadership without creating new central-office headcount. “Given some of the budget shortfall over the biennium about $4,000,000 we really need to be cautious about spending,” Dr. Hunt said.

The district introduced Amy Poppin as assistant treasurer; the transcript notes her prior roles in district communications and recent accounting work with the Auditor of State’s office. Michelle Porter was introduced and noted as taking the principal role at Green Valley Elementary. Brittany (Bridgety/Brítney in transcript) O’Rourke was announced as Farm-to-School coordinator (not present at the meeting), and JT Koozier was introduced as the new Dean of Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary.

Dr. Hunt described title changes in the central office: Amy Cruz (executive director of curriculum and instruction) will be elevated to assistant superintendent; Brad Lair (director of EMIS and assessment in the transcript) will become executive director of human resources and information systems; Katie Zaremuth (previously supervisor of curriculum and instruction) will become director of curriculum and instruction; Greg Pollock (supervisor of buildings and grounds) will become business operations and building and grounds supervisor. Dr. Hunt said the district will finalize an organizational chart to show reporting lines.

Why it matters: the reorganization concentrates instructional and operational leadership while the district manages a reported multi-million-dollar budget gap. The board subsequently approved multiple human-resources resolutions (resolutions numbered in the 36–45 range in the meeting record) confirming hires, appointments, retirements and revised job descriptions.

Outcome: The board approved the package of personnel-related resolutions during the meeting. The transcript shows the motions, seconds and roll-call approvals for the HR items.","Superintendent Dr. Hunt announced a central-office restructuring, several title changes and introduced new hires including an assistant treasurer and principals as the district looks to add leadership depth amid a reported $4 million shortfall.",{"_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},6164683,"Parma board votes to submit additional school tax question to voters under Ohio Revised Code",50,3397000,3447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425&start=3397&end=3447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425/thumbnail_3397000.jpg","/articles/6164683/Ohio/Parma-board-votes-to-submit-additional-school-tax-question-to-voters-under-Ohio-Revised-Code","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164683-0e556d6dd5e6f068def2375157208272/orig.mp4?Expires=1773526739&Signature=clim1rdAsvRQRSAtURGManTz4shVGgbs9T3S0Zuwfn8G5C1MT~Kf67HFDCwAmBZhc3L2HQWazLSVBTSKUWdGqx4CYMGjZvMkTmmDKOzUz4BHOOXO7YlkiA8qx0kcfwxRvWNVjONmWNYmWT0qXtxU2RgrrV3aff4KEqo8hzR-sL~KZZqxc15FYxYMoihqm8c-dWm4gIodzT67P0ri1NeAD60q1PkMwYdWZfRU2kJfcUvpeFrsTRoIOhoD9mc4QRB9AtZlQywKsFAuGI0zO5M9E27EEvAVCi1g28fziC~SL8KUVvLWAeRHh1S6Hm8Qh4i1OZPilgGjoqGpIFeqt1FtCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parma City School District Board of Education on July 17 voted to submit to electors a proposed additional tax levy under Sections 5705.194 to 5705.197 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Board members adopted resolution 2025-07-335 after a motion and second; roll-call votes recorded multiple yes votes and the measure was approved. The resolution directs that the district place the question of an additional tax on the ballot for voters to decide.

Superintendent Dr. Hunt told the board the district is facing a biennial budget shortfall of about $4,000,000 and discussed the need to be “cautious about spending.” Earlier in the meeting, district staff had flagged that state-level actions under consideration — including proposals to change levy carryover rules, eliminate emergency and substitute levies, and alter 20-mill formulas — could reduce future district revenue if enacted.

Why it matters: submitting a levy to voters is a formal step in seeking additional local operating revenue; the measure proceeds to the public rather than creating new tax authority unilaterally. The board did not set a ballot date in the meeting record; the resolution authorizes submission pursuant to the cited sections of the Ohio Revised Code.

Outcome: Resolution 2025-07-335 was approved by the board. The transcript records the motion, a second and a roll-call approval. The district said staff will continue to brief the board as legislative developments and levy planning proceed.","On July 17 the Parma board approved a resolution to submit an additional tax levy question to district voters under Sections 5705.194–5705.197 of the Ohio Revised Code, moving forward amid a reported multimillion-dollar shortfall and uncertain state legislative actions.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164688,"Parma district reports multiple federal grants not yet allocated for FY2026, threatening programs",226,2482000,2708000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425&start=2482&end=2708","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427821-c0be09fe8c4a0ffdb981173d5457a425/thumbnail_2482000.jpg","/articles/6164688/Ohio/Parma-district-reports-multiple-federal-grants-not-yet-allocated-for-FY2026-threatening-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164688-558acd1604db945a4e08df54235ec505/orig.mp4?Expires=1773526739&Signature=f7xFs~u2wIsrLRzw1oD-IguKIUyp5UTMsFm9bXoFDyF2kNgssX27caViX3LlnHe~QoDzZARtAikVOQdNnaREde1FBn~u0Fw-7~XQzzErb02IQcGGIabefztixiviFCHJlIxGY2Y5tnG6YJ9TNWkOl1kXElmhORtc5EXjcdDgudMjuxuOE2C7avfyWdnhA2Q75bW6d-D~VCpiUNAuDhJSmNv1QMdh9ByOoOn92~EIrN2yToWwMmxpTiLx4Qb51ig-gHaNcBec76ROGV7w5VlsMvKjpMiVZdSdXASM9XuFSBIqIfDtSYYARLN843NE4ANPDSsNjC-1RkO7LoE5x0p7Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Parma City School District Board of Education meeting on July 17, a district finance staff member said several federal grants that support instruction and student services had not been allocated for fiscal year 2026, signaling potential program reductions.

District staff said Title I (math and reading) had an allocation of $3,800,000 for the prior year, but Title II-A — used for teacher professional development — showed an allocation of $627,000 in the previous year and “0” for FY2026. Staff reported the district likewise had no allocation yet for Title III (English-language learners) after receiving about $183,000 last year and for Title IV (student supports and social-emotional programs), which was about $424,000 last year. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allocation, crucial to special education services, was $4,300,000 last year and was reported as not allocated for FY2026. The district did receive $263,000 for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant this year.

The staff member summarized the immediate consequence: “This is the first year they said, schools are not getting it,” and added that without Title II-A funds, “we have to figure that out” for professional development. The presenter said the district will either cut other areas or forgo the professional development supported by Title II-A funds.

Why it matters: Title funds and IDEA money underwrite classroom supports, teacher training, and services for English learners and students with disabilities. The loss or delay of those allocations could require program reductions or reallocation of local funds.

District staff said three specific grants — Title II-A, Title III and Title IV for FY2026 — were listed as not allocated in the federal release the district received. Staff urged the board that this is an evolving situation and that the district will monitor further state and federal guidance.

The board did not take immediate action on the grant status during the meeting; staff indicated they will continue to report updates to the board as allocations or guidance change.","At the July 17 board meeting district staff reported that several federal grant allocations for fiscal year 2026 — including Title II-A, Title III and parts of IDEA funding — were not yet allocated, forcing possible cuts to teacher professional development and services for students with disabilities.","actionData","errors"]

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Parma board adopts package of policies including release time for religious instruction; one member votes no

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Parma reorganizes central office, elevates instructional leaders and introduces several new principals and administrators

Parma board votes to submit additional school tax question to voters under Ohio Revised Code

Parma district reports multiple federal grants not yet allocated for FY2026, threatening programs