Canfield board honors students and thanks retiring treasurer at December meeting

The board recognized several students for academic, leadership and extracurricular achievements and paused to thank departing trustees and the district treasurer.

Grace Carrier was presented as Canfield High School Rotary Club student of the month. The presenter cited her 3.6 GPA, participation in CCP, AP and honors courses, leadership in marching band (clarinet section leader), co-captaincy of the girls golf team (which went to state), involvement in drama club, National Honor Society and 13 years of competitive dance. The presenter also described Grace's medical emergency last spring: she was taken by air to Cleveland Clinic after a brain aneurysm and spent a month in the hospital followed by months of physical therapy before returning to participate in marching band and golf. "Thankfully, everything miraculously aligned so that she's still standing here with us today," the presenter said.

Brooklyn Lynn Baumgartner and Penelope Anderson were also honored as students of the month with presenters citing leadership, perseverance and kindness.

In old-business remarks, board members paid tribute to outgoing members and to the treasurer, thanking "Miss Prince" for long service and noting her retirement after many years. Members reflected on challenges faced during their terms, including COVID-era operations and levy campaigns, and emphasized gratitude for staff and community support.

The meeting later moved into an executive session to consider the employment of a public employee; no action was taken in open session.