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Board member Haley said the bill, which is currently in committee, describes a process by which “each school district shall determine the number of remaining vacancies in each grade level” and post those numbers online on a recurring basis. Haley said the language in the draft does not specify how vacancies would be determined and cautioned it may not be workable in practice when families move into the district. Haley encouraged board members to consider contacting the bill’s sponsors with operational questions.

During the exchange a board member asked whether the bill is inter‑ or intra‑district; Haley confirmed the draft she reviewed is intra‑district open enrollment and that it would affect the district’s open‑enrollment policy if enacted. Haley said the bill was still in committee and suggested board members or staff could reach out to the sponsoring representatives with questions.

Why it matters: Changes to open‑enrollment law could alter student assignment procedures and district administrative workload; the board flagged the bill early so the district could evaluate operational impacts and consider outreach to legislators for clarification.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - September 22nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A board member raised concerns about House Bill 294, a proposed measure that would require districts to post grade‑level vacancies and keep open enrollment open until vacancies are filled; the member suggested the district contact sponsoring legislators because practical implementation is unclear.","taxTitle","Sylvania Schools, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38537,"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},5976799,"Board approves consent agenda including insurance savings and personnel actions",295,1683000,1978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39&start=1683&end=1978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39/thumbnail_1683000.jpg","/articles/5976799/Ohio/Board-approves-consent-agenda-including-insurance-savings-and-personnel-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976799-5c392e6a01d9749f7102c3a7df4d6a66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135166&Signature=RPG3bMzH~LBkVgzey2Dx5d9fCmGOhg5tQfLr2FTgJC3LiXREEtVGjtzp-rKXTX9a97I4YOBbMxLFcLo4POTsARlJnOuvXDVomn~mTkffq35Mvw9fNiP27jAr7jq0KN8Fi1TCltfkwySf6y5By9iwYR~ZTd80dFHHijAIBOmz22Y~coOvt4pRs8iHcqjaQ4W0BNPvG4DmY~0sVZoDe3nD3b5sMz3pbA6yfb7rZORFzQq~Ggv6QxtF02ZcDk0GPB6GCRvuUuJ0FBP9EVJUtPTgLv-3p43nlnMv2AFeDf2nNc3TGQtafKFB88ZyKe45hztDs8TKhESZtCK94OB44XhrRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 22 meeting the Sylvania Board of Education approved a multi‑item consent agenda that included finance, personnel and policy items.

Treasurer’s report and forecast: The district presented the treasurer’s report for the month ending Aug. 31 and said it will present an updated five‑year forecast at the next work session; meeting staff noted a change in law moved the forecast deadline to October this year (future years will return to an August due date).

Appropriations and fiscal housekeeping: Board documents included availability of funds for a non‑public program the district acts as fiscal agent for, an annual transfer related to a Northview class fund, a cell phone payment effective Oct. 1 for a grounds employee, and appropriations and minutes filing required annually by Sept. 30.

Insurance renewals: Officials reported a dental plan renewal with a 0% increase for the coming year and a cap of 3% in the following year, and a life insurance renewal showing a negotiated 27% decrease in rates that staff said will save about $20,000 annually; the lower life‑insurance rate was locked for two years.

Policy and program approvals: The board approved the Sylvania athletic coaches handbook for the 2025‑26 school year and a service agreement with Amy Lloyd for SIMS training. The board also approved an administrative resignation, an overnight field trip for the Southview hockey team, retirements and substitutes, extra‑duty assignments, a lifeguard hire for the Northview natatorium, classified new hires and personnel changes, and supplemental and pupil‑activity contracts and volunteers for 2025‑26.

Votes: The consent agenda motion and separate motions for individual agenda approvals were moved and seconded; roll call votes recorded affirmative responses from board members present.

Why it matters: The approvals include recurring fiscal and personnel decisions that affect day‑to‑day operations and annual budgeting, and the negotiated insurance savings were highlighted as a district cost reduction.","The Sylvania Board approved a consent agenda Sept. 22 covering minutes, the treasurer's report, personnel items, a 0% dental renewal for next year, and a 27% decrease in life‑insurance rates that officials said saves about $20,000 annually.",{"_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},5976805,"Sylvania Board names 2025 Educators of the Year",989,569000,1558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39&start=569&end=1558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39/thumbnail_569000.jpg","/articles/5976805/Ohio/Sylvania-Board-names-2025-Educators-of-the-Year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976805-8ab35b3ee43a937a06f18b92fb36225b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135166&Signature=FLr2J9seLbat0-fPQY3c47Y90m-2oNK0LK8Ds952jlu-cDLgFcbdt1URwbeCaP1I38C2a3~Nzh7ByalvWSQAzywjtRar9aKRcAS1pJbx9KSuEzKymTpWkJqBb6zP~zeiOqPxuo1mqg3duqZDp4rC35p7VxtobBoCluTDoAA78kN9NLHiv38mrZnxJBc6aTZ8ShbOrfddiQn8~2~Z7ghM-49SHUopi0wz~RstFZP~4IwnZqL3drwlIKGSILNhKaVCvFLzqQW3X1IA-GNN07BgcksFEdlbPVcA~v1bxe4WB~qx1gQQVSOSrJQS7RykEKeyx-59tepRDhJ~pWepKBTFZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sylvania Board of Education presented its 2025 Educator of the Year awards at the Sept. 22 meeting, honoring administrators, support staff, paraprofessionals and teachers from across the district.

Superintendent Dr. Motley introduced the program and noted the district’s record‑keeping for the award extends roughly 40 years. The board presented the Administrator of the Year award to Jim Huss, Southview High School athletic director; the Support Staff of the Year to Joyce Fuller, accounts payable at the administration building; and the Paraprofessional of the Year to Daniella Osmick at Whiteford Elementary.

The board also recognized classroom Teachers of the Year: Jerry Bassick (CareerTech financial management), Shelly Erwin (Highland Elementary), Caitlin Seibert (McCord science) and Christina Danker (second grade, Sylvania Elementary). Dr. Motley read excerpts from nomination letters that described nominees’ instructional impact and student support.

Nominators highlighted a mix of long service and recent contributions: one nomination cited a teacher’s work leading students to a national finance competition; another noted a teacher who has been in the district since 1991 and continues to support students academically and emotionally; nominators described nominees as “inspirational,” “passionate,” and consistently student‑centered.

The board moved to accept the presentation of awards as noted on item 4.1; a motion and second passed by roll call with recorded affirmative votes from board members present.

Why it matters: The awards are a public recognition of district personnel and were presented at a regularly scheduled board meeting; they highlight district priorities in instruction, student support and extracurricular programs.","The Sylvania Board of Education presented its 2025 Educator of the Year awards Sept. 22, honoring administrators, support staff, paraprofessionals and classroom teachers across the district.",{"_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},5976809,"Sylvania senior center seeks 0.5‑mill levy; school board endorses request",246,232000,478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39&start=232&end=478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5837630-a871b43181506e3f5a5d60edc737cd39/thumbnail_232000.jpg","/articles/5976809/Ohio/Sylvania-senior-center-seeks-05mill-levy-school-board-endorses-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976809-21b01b52fca405c36ead906402f90de0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135166&Signature=m7kh0h6U4IcFOI1JkcsiM7nTbt~cDxd0CZG5qq3RN1llvDXAbkF2SMtRRYwdrczNa~XwlQSjIiXkamuHEXZHgcXpmwwHmaipklxnKrTwK1xg0vXY8N0QFG7cejXOw50AyMB50Re~nt5xoaBTqYRFxCrwITLR6O-SddQjGR34S2E9SvUuCW-ilxjWCEMaPx1X0Kw2F3RhAE~r1xbROahQL8LIQ4vGFy-MzU5j46X2K8NVg89k5kfN5MGGGIDJvCTcFXtG5cNiTNVvwuUTbQpLwAnfgaKagjuPfHbL~t9IyhCM-XiWmUHixbCwDqnuYnLQi~von~XeKazNH2w3IvHBBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sylvania Community Services asked the Sylvania Board of Education on Sept. 22 to endorse a new 0.5‑mill, five‑year levy to replace an expiring 0.42‑mill levy; the board voted to endorse the request. Maria Gagnon, executive director of Sylvania Community Services, presented the request and asked the board for an endorsement ahead of the November ballot.

Gagnon told the board the senior center began in 1974 as the Sylvania Action Interest League (SAIL) and that Sylvania Community Services formed in 1976 as a partnership among the township, city and Sylvania schools. She said the organization moved into its current building on Sylvania Avenue in February 2002 and has relied on recurring local levies since then.

Gagnon said the center’s demand has grown in recent years: in 2025 the center recorded 523 new participants, which she said exceeds the 478 new participants in 2024; an open house on Sept. 6 drew more than 200 visitors and 24 of them signed up for center activities. She told the board the center already serves “over 300 a day,” and that staffing has been reduced from 11 employees to five while demand has increased.

Gagnon described the levy request as a new levy rather than a simple replacement because, she said, current legal limits prevent seeking a straight replacement. She provided an estimated tax comparison: the current 0.42‑mill levy costs $11.60 per $100,000 of home value, while the proposed 0.5‑mill levy would be about $17.50 per $100,000 of home value. She also said the center has not received an increase in local levy funding since 2015 and that other funding sources such as area office on aging grants have declined.

“We respectfully request your endorsement on issue 6,” Gagnon said, asking the board to support the measure and to help publicize the ballot issue.

A board member moved to endorse the levy as described by Gagnon and a second followed. During the roll call vote the board recorded affirmative votes from Adam, Julie, Kim, Greg, Dan and Tammy; the motion carried.

Discussion vs. decision: Gagnon’s presentation was a public request for endorsement and background; the board’s endorsement is a formal action limited to expressing support for the levy (the board did not adopt the levy itself). No additional fiscal commitment from the school district was recorded in the transcript.

Next steps noted in the meeting: Gagnon asked for the board’s endorsement as part of the community outreach effort leading up to the election.

Why it matters: The levy would fund operations at the Sylvania Senior Center, which serves older residents and relies heavily on local support. The district’s endorsement signals local institutional support ahead of the vote.","Sylvania Community Services asked the Sylvania Board of Education to endorse a new 0.5‑mill, five‑year levy to replace an expiring 0.42‑mill levy; the board voted to endorse the request.","actionData","errors"]

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