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Superintendent: Bradshaw donation buys 50 student tickets; 245 seniors included in graduation update
Summary
During the March 18 meeting the superintendent announced a $500 donation from Ray Bradshaw to buy 50 student tickets for the boys' state semifinal, provided a graduation update (245 seniors, 180 on track, 65 needing alternate pathways), and confirmed a Central State University community day for April 11, 2026.
The Trotwood‑Madison City Schools superintendent told the board on March 18 that Ray Bradshaw donated $500 to purchase 50 student tickets for the boys' state semifinal and said he would donate another $500 if the team wins. The board voted to accept the donation and authorized the superintendent's office to send a thank‑you.
"Mister Bradshaw has donated $500 for the purchase of 50 student tickets for our boys state semifinal basketball," the superintendent said, adding that the district would put students on a spirit bus and provide shirts for the student section.
In the superintendent's report staff provided a graduation status update: total senior count 245; 180 students are currently on track for graduation; 65 students need to complete alternative pathway work to meet graduation requirements. Staff noted that some credentialing steps tied to alternative pathway work have been delayed by recent shutdowns of Department of Homeland Security and FEMA websites, which has complicated students' ability to finish certain online steps.
"Total senior count is 245. Total students on track for graduation, 180," the superintendent said, noting ongoing outreach to parents and partners to support students who need additional work.
Staff also confirmed a district‑partnered Central State University community day set for April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will invite multiple colleges and university departments to set up booths and will be open to the public; district staff said they will meet with university leadership about marketing and outreach.
Other items in the report included instructional leadership work at the Madison Lakes facility and an invitation for the community to attend a 2:00 p.m. 'clap out' at the high school ahead of the state semifinal game.
Next steps: the superintendent's office will coordinate donor acknowledgement and logistical plans for student transportation and event promotions.
