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Superintendent highlights coat drive, $10,000 engineering grant and esports plans
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Swisser told the Marlington board the district hosted Operation Warm (about 400 coats distributed), won a $10,000 Project Lead The Way grant to expand engineering/CTE programming, and is preparing to present an esports program (estimated startup under $30,000) for board approval in May or June.
Superintendent Mr. Swisser used the April 7 board meeting to highlight recent community partnerships and instructional investments and to flag several administrative and staffing items.
He described an Operation Warm distribution in which roughly 400 coats (and other items) were provided to students with sponsorship support from Chick‑fil‑A Stark County and others. Swisser said staff and volunteers helped students select items and praised the community partners who supported the event.
On academics, Swisser announced the district won a $10,000 Project Lead The Way grant to expand engineering offerings and upgrade design‑prototyping equipment; the grant, he said, will support CTE pathways and opportunities for students to earn college credit through the University of Mount Union.
Swisser also outlined plans to present esports as an official district sport at the May or June meeting. He said the administration selected a vendor that offers a five‑year warranty and logistical support and estimated startup costs “probably around $30,000 or under.” He said much of the initial cost could be covered with funds set aside from national litigation proceeds and the district’s capital improvement fund.
Personnel updates included a near‑final candidate list for a transportation‑director hire (the district is down to finalists and expects a decision soon) and an announcement that middle‑school principal Mr. Leti intends to step down from the principalship and return to classroom teaching; the district will post the administrative vacancy and proceed with replacement plans.
Swisser briefly reviewed required safety and compliance work (annual drills, functional lockdowns with law enforcement and an annual notice of compliance with Ohio nutrition standards) and closed with student recognitions and a reminder about upcoming events including prom, baccalaureate and graduation.
What happens next: the board will consider esports adoption and finalize hires and retiree recognitions at the May meeting.
