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Why it matters: recent state legislation changes CTE expectations for districts; the waiver lets the district remain compliant this year while it develops plans to provide certified, coded CTE coursework in future years and to upskill existing staff. District staff said some teachers can be certified through the state's TechCred program and other pathways; staff also said pursuing teacher certification and coding will require planning and some investment of staff time.

During discussion, staff said the waiver is the district's last under the current rules and that next years will require officially coded CTE offerings. \"We basically get the requirement to offer career technical education courses at the middle school…we're waiving the requirement to offer career technical education courses at the middle school this year,\" a staff presenter said. Staff also noted prior grant attempts (including a prior $260,000 application) that aimed to fund teacher certification for CTE coding but were not awarded. Administrators said they will present a plan to expand CTE credentials among current teachers and note state TechCred reimbursement opportunities.

Board vote: motion and second were made on the floor and the resolution passed on a 5–0 roll call. The board did not attach additional conditions to the waiver but asked staff to return with implementation plans for the next school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BBHCSD Regular Board Meeting September 17, 2025 6:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted 5–0 to approve a state career‑technical education (CTE) waiver for 2025–26 that waives the requirement to offer state‑coded middle‑school CTE courses this year; staff said future years will require coded offerings and teacher upskilling.","taxTitle","Brecksville-Broadview Heights City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",55352,"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},5979177,"Treasurer briefs board on OEPI property‑tax analysis as state tax changes put more burden on homeowners",608,4493494,5101975,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405&start=4493&end=5101","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405/thumbnail_4493494.jpg","/articles/5979177/Ohio/Treasurer-briefs-board-on-OEPI-propertytax-analysis-as-state-tax-changes-put-more-burden-on-homeowners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979177-489b2c863a9936b91cd67e7fdf20afd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775275319&Signature=TG6T7bzgIijy16LTUd0A8ESDGCYvC1C7RcKa4qh4volEQixI8E5cZMs98vvzIQiTIP2yyEj5OWYVXDUMhyuwXEpn5xIMoWMCWrhG3xf2yYJqYlhBzxzyRz5u8YBH6QcHQ7AUThjZ8vxpwViD41~eQ~WDz8JcyvWjCOaHZ2zd2KZsfrOSUddz5VVaY6Q4sAjzOc9441IuzaMXtK4OzpxO-zkyVl~W28eTjC~viKfwfWIGNzbmJnbJadzcoCrchpmp5W1AN7cfoYCxxwzwxTDg7CSGC1p0xKOTU1yuttsbkYLd-k21RabwmtSXYVRkHCVBQAwAqSVt3~zqrILn8P9i2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Treasurer Greg told the Board of Education on Sept. 17 that an Ohio Education Policy Institute (OEPI) property tax analysis released that day documents long‑term shifts in Ohio tax policy that have increased the share of school property taxes borne by homeowners. Greg summarized the report's key findings, noted a WASBO (Ohio association) primer on school‑funding essentials, and said the district will discuss the county‑ and state‑level policy context at public events.

Why it matters: the report draws a through‑line from state tax changes over two decades to greater local reliance on property tax revenue and identifies policy options such as targeted relief for seniors and low‑income homeowners, revenue growth limits and increased transparency for abatements and exemptions.

Greg told the board the OEPI analysis found that homeowners and farmers now pay 67.5% of school property taxes, up from 46% in 1975, while business shares have dropped. He said repeated state tax cuts and elimination of some state reimbursements have reduced state support for schools (state share of funding declining from about 47% in 1999 to 38% in 2024). He also summarized House Bill 920 and other past policy shifts that have reshaped local funding. \"Raising home values have happened with slow economic growth and 20 years of state tax policy changes have intensified local school funding challenges,\" Greg said.

Greg noted the district has resources for the public: the full OEPI report, a WASBO cheat sheet explaining school funding mechanics, and the district's podcast episode covering these topics. He invited community members to a coffee chat in Broadview Heights the next day to discuss the analysis and to answer questions about how state policy affects local tax bills and school revenue. No formal board action was taken; the treasurer said the material was provided to inform the board and community conversation as state policy discussions continue.

The presentation prompted no vote, but board members asked for continued outreach materials so the community can better understand how state policy decisions affect local school finances.","The treasurer presented a new Ohio Education Policy Institute (OEPI) property tax analysis and a WASBO primer, saying decades of state tax policy shifts have increased the share of school property taxes borne by homeowners and that the district will discuss the changes in public forums.",{"_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},5979182,"District seeks repair or replacement of tennis courts after premature cracking; $660,000 investment cited",359,1198580,1557865,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405&start=1198&end=1557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405/thumbnail_1198580.jpg","/articles/5979182/Ohio/District-seeks-repair-or-replacement-of-tennis-courts-after-premature-cracking-660000-investment-cited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979182-5bc9e2a2b578201ad764feed332d8e6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775275319&Signature=FK4x8LFIskPERsCSmdXL2qTlO17~tl8I4kJ-9DjLXCfB27dT9DooknnX-qEs~j3bS5vyoeJ6R0v2t38XWVctZCsEa1tNsQltX6sqlmo7hfyWfqs5yIP2cNcOxTr1aRDO6nqVGdP4TiYuP5xLPINvYHCRTcZ7FPp41H9zTEViBWzwAybXWfm~8xWDQm8w9gkpgX62X2HkGXmDAsAeGYg2FpoD6mbdVVz9AJ2V~ya220IdyTR46QIiGo50gnTxYkBpE-rE6G~ro-OVAJRAf6~lgsPqX92Dnr9gaxyiR2gwtL24KBrUjiP3sRO9H3xH8X4mkDU4Rr0AylvRnY2l7NupKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities staff told the board on Sept. 17 that the new tennis courts installed about three years ago have developed premature cracking across two to two‑and‑a‑half courts and that the district is pursuing remedial action with the installing company. The district said it had core samples performed, plans to replace the top layer (asphalt) and repair drainage, and would pursue remedies through the contractor and other available tools to make the district whole.

Why it matters: the courts were a capital investment and are used by district teams; premature deterioration affects playability, maintenance costs and potential liability. Facilities staff told the board the initial cracking does not currently pose a safety issue but that low spots are causing water accumulation, mold and slippery surfaces.

Facilities staff said tests found inconsistencies in construction materials and that additional cores were taken in non‑cracked areas to compare substrate conditions. \"We believe through all the test results, we've identified a couple of areas where that could be,\" the presenter said, and added the district is seeking the installer's cooperation in replacing the surface and repairing drainage. The presenter described the work as planned for summer 2026 to avoid disrupting girls' and boys' tennis seasons.

The board heard the courts were a roughly $660,000 investment and that some donations also contributed to funding. Staff stressed that they are taking steps to avoid interrupting the sports calendar. \"So it's we are trying to do everything possible not to interrupt the boys and girls' tennis seasons,\" a facilities presenter said. The board requested continued updates and said the district would use warranty, contractual or legal remedies if the installer does not agree to corrective work.

No formal motion or vote was taken; staff will continue negotiations with the installing company and report back to the board.","Board heard that the district's three‑year‑old tennis courts have developed premature cracking; staff is pursuing top‑layer replacement and drainage repairs with the installing contractor and may use legal or warranty remedies if needed.",{"_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},5979186,"District pauses Hilton driveway bid to refine stormwater, budget details; aims to go to bid in November",365,1036775,1402475,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405&start=1036&end=1402","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405/thumbnail_1036775.jpg","/articles/5979186/Ohio/District-pauses-Hilton-driveway-bid-to-refine-stormwater-budget-details-aims-to-go-to-bid-in-November","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979186-45c6b09b98f7985ee34453b82602ec2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775275319&Signature=UBOeHFpeXvqqNjIAVPmV9jXgVfjVVqCwuATZ71Sus5QSep3Q8w33iVbsIhFA0qAfG9lLoJ1vtQvG9WGkbn0a3tZ4z199H4K5d7ooEswbrV-CDnD7Y75gahFiTckAZo7q84KThTaB28pAqVbY1onEoEtrwbp2K5G7ph8zsqFFeMfLYV10Vf-n4dDLLuxXfRfORjVFFYh5YHQjU9eDNF3lEVCRz9M8xc9gswSrJXw2v2g6l1Uf6gpp1jUxzPCbxvBqcrpCcTeMjfgybLa2ACwyFE0S99pK9TWyQnQT2nH7LIl7GTRXvMHz2idei9tHQFD1-uCFbh4gwPGBVP4G7tb4Ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education on Sept. 17 received an update on the Hilton driveway project, described by district staff as phase 2 of the campus master plan. Jeff, speaking during the permanent improvements and facilities report, said the district had paused a planned bid to refine work scope, particularly stormwater management, and to make sure the project stays within bond fund budgets. He said the district expects to return to the board in November for permission to go to bid and anticipates construction in spring with completion by July of the following year.

Why it matters: the driveway project affects campus access, future phases of the master plan and public bond funds. Staff emphasized coordination with the City of Brexville and the city engineer as part of final design choices.

Jeff told the board the road alignment will remain as previously planned but some \"finer details\" need adjustment to balance initial construction with long‑term campus development. \"We were ready to go to bid last month … but we pulled off the agenda at the last minute. There are some adjustments that we need to make to the plan to make sure we stay within budget,\" he said, adding that the city engineer has reviewed plans and that the district is considering elements that could be deferred to later phases.

Staff described timeline and procurement considerations: a November agenda item for bid authorization is the near‑term goal, with a January bidding window likely to secure competitive spring/summer scheduling. Jeff said bidding earlier in the year typically produces more favourable contractor schedules and pricing for spring construction. He also flagged that much of the project work is underground and related to stormwater and drainage; the visible road alignment is unchanged.

There was no formal motion or vote on the driveway at the meeting; board members requested a status update and more detailed design and budget materials before the November agenda. The district said the pause will not imperil the intended construction season and is intended to guard against overspending on bond funds.","Board heard an update on the Hilton driveway campus‑master plan: staff paused a planned bid to refine scope and stormwater work, expect a November recommendation to go to bid and spring construction targeting July completion.",{"_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},5979191,"Brexville‑Broadview Heights leaders praise high achievement, flag ELA progress gaps in latest state report card",1519,1493205,3012300,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405&start=1493&end=3012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5799036-2d5fcda9312c73861b58e6c5106d0405/thumbnail_1493205.jpg","/articles/5979191/Ohio/BrexvilleBroadview-Heights-leaders-praise-high-achievement-flag-ELA-progress-gaps-in-latest-state-report-card","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979191-ecc267865f9a6f550b3ca5051b643e31/orig.mp4?Expires=1775275319&Signature=YNl0XwvboFMO4Ft328wFED7pGEA2LiaXCois~ykcD7hPKrT6rbyubdhTqLF8KiuiZ6gs1TTw9HnK8k0GAJgKI5bM7PMzRy0qcDe7ZFLWx8E~ZVI-p4FrfMeU6VKXQXrvTpV1mOTYFEyK3ZcxV-m7v5dTI2oP9Bv02sn500cua5b8Mef1VO2he4bxg-60VnXuq5jRbsZh-a7lmbsnSMHtdQO6BVOOSqwosohnTnSzX5v-E6vQr2S8ep069xnMATA1NmFUXQMnlQvEI96nF1VK8OqqtzKCqV1ZEJk~gt6MBRDEgz6BmqE17MN3~U0H0qkfK7hlg8REA6K8WiQT4OWitA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brexville Broadview Heights school officials presented the district's 2024 Ohio report card to the Board of Education on Sept. 17, saying the district continued to score highly overall while identifying gaps in ELA progress and in how the district records postsecondary readiness for graduating students. Dr. David Martin, identified in the meeting as the district's curriculum leader and presenter, told the board the district's performance index was 106.4 for the year and highlighted strong achievement in math and science but weaker progress in ELA for some grades and subgroups.

Why it matters: state report cards are the primary public measure of district achievement and growth; the board and staff said the results show both strengths to sustain and specific areas to target for improvement. Martin said the district's earlier investments in early literacy are paying off but that progress measures—how students grow year to year—require renewed focus in ELA.

Martin framed the results as two related measures. \"Achievement is worth 29% and progress is worth 29%\" for high schools, he said, and noted that for elementary buildings the weights differ. He pointed to a district growth index of 20.5 and an effect size over 1 in some subjects—\"anything over 2 is way beyond this,\" he said—driven largely by math, science and social studies rather than ELA. Martin also said the district's performance in early literacy earned five stars for the second year in a row.

Board members and administrators described the findings as a mixture of cause for both celebration and work ahead. \"We are doing the right work. We just have to remain absolutely laser focused on improving ELA,\" Martin said. Board member Tish commented that the community could be part of literacy efforts; another board member noted that subgroup growth metrics have long posed interpretation challenges for districts.

Officials flagged two follow‑up priorities. First, targeted instructional work to accelerate ELA outcomes across grades and subgroups, including use of value‑added and grade/subject analyses to give teachers actionable, student‑level data. Martin said the district has sent teachers to TESOL and plans further professional learning in ELA implementation, describing the aim as a \"viable and guaranteed ELA curriculum pre‑K–12 that's consistent, coherent, [and] builds knowledge and vocabulary over time.\" Second, staff said the district believes some shortfalls in the college/career workforce and military readiness component stem from record‑keeping: the district reported 242 of 312 members of the graduating class as postsecondary‑ready, with 70 graduates not captured in the state categories. Martin said this appears to be a student‑tracking and clerical issue in EMIS that the district must reconcile cohort by cohort.

Among other items Martin discussed: high graduation rates that ticked up from the prior year, continuing low chronic absenteeism districtwide (single digits districtwide, with high school down from a prior 17%), and concerns about growth (progress) in specific grades—fifth‑grade science and some elementary math cohorts showed lower-than‑expected growth despite high proficiency rates. \"It's because those fifth graders in science were predicted to make more progress than they showed,\" Martin said, describing how high achievement and lower growth can coexist.

The presentation generated no formal board action; board members asked staff to bring detailed grade‑and‑subject value‑added reports and a plan for the district's next steps on ELA and student tracking. Dr. Martin summarized a set of next steps he called the \"Martin 7,\" emphasizing ELA alignment, continued professional learning, deeper subgroup analysis and collaborative, data‑driven PLC work.

Looking ahead: the board requested follow‑up materials and deeper breakdowns for staff and teachers; no policy change or formal vote was taken at the Sept. 17 meeting on the report card itself.","District leaders told the Board of Education on Sept. 17 that the district remained high‑performing on Ohio's report card but must accelerate English language arts (ELA) progress for certain subgroups; officials also cited data‑tracking gaps in the college/career readiness metric.","actionData","errors"]

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