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Orientation and enrollment: Paramore said orientation was held for sixth- and ninth-grade students and that many K-5 staff participated in professional development. He noted the district has a large sixth-grade cohort this year — about 248 sixth graders — and nine kindergarten classes at Reagan with a three-day orientation model (eight kindergarteners per class during orientation). Preschool start dates were scheduled for the week following the board meeting.

Final forms and free-and-reduced lunch: District staff (Nicole Elmore, Kira Beasley and others) have been assisting families to complete final forms and free-and-reduced-lunch applications. Paramore stressed that athletes must have final forms completed to participate. He said families can be assisted at Central Office or by using the online link (PaySchools) and that paper copies remain available at all buildings.

Transportation and pickup/drop-off logistics: Paramore described site-specific directions to reduce congestion: Edison Street will be the parent drop-off/pickup route with signage on Sandusky Street; at Reagan there are two loops (orange = Luray, white = Jackson Drive loop) and shuttle students' doors open at 8:10 a.m. with other drop-offs at 8:20 a.m. He explained how group stops are used in denser areas to preserve route efficiency and noted rural students may be dropped at driveways.

Community events and sponsors: Paramore thanked corporate sponsors that support the district art calendar (listed in his report) and reminded the public about Military Appreciation Night at Community Stadium on Sept. 19. He also reminded the community about the PI renewal levy on Nov. 4, 2025, stating the renewal is \"no new money\" and that it yields about $630,000 in annual funding for permanent improvements.

ParentSquare and communications: Board members and staff reported generally positive feedback about the ParentSquare rollout; staff made extensive data-cleaning efforts to support a smoother implementation. The superintendent and board encouraged families needing help to contact district offices for aid with online forms.

No members of the public addressed the board during the meeting's public-comment periods.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ashland City Schools BOE Meeting 8/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Ben Paramore updated the Ashland City School Board on opening-week operations, including orientations for multiple grades, drop-off patterns at Edison and Reagan, final-form assistance and outreach for free-and-reduced lunch.","taxTitle","Ashland City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",54452,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6744102,"Ashland City School Board adopts Parents—Bill of Rights policy (57-80.01)",282,1213000,1495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90&start=1213&end=1495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90/thumbnail_1213000.jpg","/articles/6744102/Ashland-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Ashland-City-School-Board-adopts-ParentsBill-of-Rights-policy-57-8001","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744102-73381ad08b91b002d45b42ccf2451a1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709085&Signature=KZaUdrYAJ6VcRjMtzETxvaElp2aAMTvONNrfIZkcU9En5zi8rZ-r3eqORyWjhkTTRheZJMez3-zfCN1A35zkocJY2Ss8zZQF99Cu~Tul~0uX1HInC2SM2QSucViL5oT9cmvLX8lYUl2VtLmf1EoVV5H~qd3MfBhy9ZyN3Z9gxJqOUVjQ1~MydramTby0e~zpGknqhLkf7a4OkTY0j7go9C1q4zrDLUjhoCtLhWp90ipEE8wM6k4ltI7OtvVCX2qXUgvsBYZ2DkEse6uMHPoq-sOMHxAnVlYrHg8hudTjEjFEA8y35yZOQ7BIYTAsIUAiBg~OOXlnRR53uFKh4AZpJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland City School Board on Aug. 25 adopted policy 57-80.01, the Parents' Bill of Rights, after a presentation by Superintendent Ben Paramore.

The policy, as Paramore described it, directs the district to publish on its website the medical and health services provided at each school and to list online curriculum and assessment providers so parents can review instructional materials. Paramore said parents can request alternative assignments if they object to specific instructional content — he cited Romeo and Juliet as an example of material that could prompt an alternate assignment.

\"All of that is has already been collected at the high school level,\" Paramore said, noting the high school created a Google Sheet that lists content by course so parents can view materials and request alternatives. \"If they have any issues with any of the content that would be presented in any of those courses ... the teacher will come up with an alternate assignment for them.\" (Paramore: 00:20:13)

The policy also requires staff to contact parents immediately if school staff observe a change in a student's emotional, mental or physical state that warrants notification; Paramore said this reflects existing practice and parental permission protocols for counseling and other supports.

Board member Mrs. Deppert moved to approve the policy; Mr. Summers seconded. The board approved the policy by roll-call vote. The official roll call taken after the motion recorded all members voting in favor. (Roll-call sequence: Mrs. Deppert, Mr. Summers, Mrs. Maury, Mr. Hart, Mr. Teavann.)

The district will publish the specified curriculum and provider information and continue the opt-out/alternate-assignment process at applicable grade levels, as described by central office staff.

The board did not indicate further amendments at the meeting; the policy was adopted at this session and is now part of the district's policy manual.","The Ashland City School Board on Aug. 25 adopted policy 57-80.01, the Parents' Bill of Rights, directing the district to publish health services and online curriculum providers and to offer alternate assignments for students whose parents object to specific content.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6744099,"Votes at a glance: consent calendars, bus routes and two buses approved",651,1100000,1751000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90&start=1100&end=1751","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90/thumbnail_1100000.jpg","/articles/6744099/Ashland-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-consent-calendars-bus-routes-and-two-buses-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744099-60c40b2a3e08e5315b7e59475cbff7e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709085&Signature=Jsv3~ARWm3AzM4Mg4l4HOIWvktKX90tsn15gqTaQO-ppy5eRFHIz0zzer8vXdGKRMwteGGSTLhSKgNxVOIYRdXEM4sqUXEXCL4ej20W301~eFA9nUoapZI8ICRxWrmFq1ATkKfZMOzOGnsHjtfmPlmoWJ8Li73jOydATWwwwpG8MiPNO6CqW22qeDUQ9hIM1MFClhlL6s3EZ7ttlF1B5X~cNdQ-3E8BXc2sUTOrC21eyE1~DZ87hHq6Wgei~yR9-tRoc-j9QR3PNkbCHglohPyoB7tqvWiq6pIszc8gBmIdSN2-gNBKZKKdxvKn0otUx0z2QIciBF~YaPBPaCtXpxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ashland City School Board approved several routine and procurement items during its Aug. 25 meeting.

Treasurer's consent calendar: The board approved the treasurer's consent calendar by roll-call vote. Mrs. Mowery moved; Mr. Hart seconded. Roll call recorded unanimous support.

Superintendent's consent calendar: The board approved the superintendent's consent calendar. Mr. Hart moved; Mrs. Mowery seconded. One board member abstained, citing a family member on the substitute list; the remaining members voted yes.

Bus routes and stops: The board approved posted school bus routes and designated bus stops for the 2025-26 academic year. Superintendent Ben Paramore and transportation staff described how routes are created to balance efficiency and student access; group stops and driveway drop-offs in rural areas were discussed. Mrs. Mowery moved to approve the routes as posted; Mrs. Deppert seconded. Roll-call vote passed.

Bus purchase (two 72-passenger buses): The board reviewed sealed bids and authorized the purchase of two 72-passenger buses; Cardinal submitted the lowest bid and is the recommended vendor. Mrs. Deppert moved to approve the purchase; Mr. Summers seconded. The motion passed on roll-call vote.

No public comments were offered during the meeting's public-comment periods on either agenda or non-agenda items.","At its Aug. 25 meeting the Ashland City School Board approved routine treasurer and superintendent consent calendars, designated school bus routes and stops for 2025-26, and authorized purchase of two 72-passenger buses following a competitive bid. One board member abstained on the superintendent consent calendar.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6744094,"Ashland City Schools to revise attendance and cellphone policies after state guidance",306,676000,982000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90&start=676&end=982","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5680801-5e6adbec54b4c2157dc79ad4a96ceb90/thumbnail_676000.jpg","/articles/6744094/Ashland-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Ashland-City-Schools-to-revise-attendance-and-cellphone-policies-after-state-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6744094-06ca6d82f23b08774afe5bfdc5379b09/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709085&Signature=cX42q0DFEGe3JhHGX0JCpoCKl2DLFB0YH~oXRzd5Qp4~giy6nga3xmNSmkGnzYpNt1Nz1dPz~m6-avdqd9yfQGkpnkJ2Yg3T8ynAhky0YQPDGddBcXu-KDjfN6~kkCOMMRE2NPAIuFW2A13kci3EsujqiT438uTSj8nz7SzJx-F-lJKzV88RnfAMLpqMHUJKG0o2AzXA6BMtAzdbEtUrd5xqKXjClIK9q4QHYobPEhar7onYel8VAyC0lVKB0lzNhjUwUdlvNkivhastLaqqWhkuTPx5Wh-~GSTGjcJ34mx7xabPr7QauDMMt6MgpFnZlQkm9mnjq894DsIeNsJNSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Ben Paramore presented two policy updates the district will implement to align with recent state guidance.

Attendance policy (first reading): The state revised its approach to truancy within the biennium budget; Ashland City Schools will adopt hours-based thresholds. Under the change, 30 total hours of absence triggers a \"friendly nudge\" letter to families, 48 hours requires an absence-intervention meeting that includes the parent, attendance officer and building administration, and 72 hours may open the possibility of court intervention. Paramore emphasized staff will differentiate cases involving documented medical conditions and will use compassionate interventions and external agency partners when needed. The district will revise student handbooks and return the updates for board approval; the superintendent noted the first reading is to comply with a September 30 update timeline for handbooks.

Personal communication devices (cell phones): Paramore said the state model policy treats lunch and class transitions as instructional time. The district's current high-school practice that allowed phone use at lunch and during transitions will be changed: students will be prohibited from using personal communication devices during the instructional day except during school-related events and functions (for example, at after-school activities). The superintendent said exceptions will remain for health monitoring and emergencies and staff will accommodate students who need to use a phone in the office. The board will review the adopted language at the regular September meeting with an expected effective date (per discussion) by Jan. 1.

Neither update was voted on at the Aug. 25 meeting; they were presented as first readings or planned revisions.","Superintendent Ben Paramore told the board the district will update student handbooks to reflect state changes: attendance will be hours-based (30/48/72-hour thresholds) and a revised cell-phone policy will prohibit personal device use during instructional time, including lunch and transitions; board action is expected at future meetings.","actionData","errors"]

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