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Middletown City Schools reported gains in early-grade literacy—third-grade proficiency rose from 20% to 43% since 2021—credited to data-driven instruction and Orton-Gillingham training; the district also previewed a high-school program-of-study redesign expanding College Credit Plus offerings and a freshman 'Midi U' academy.
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At its Dec. 15 meeting the board approved the revised consent agenda (after removing a basketball trip), approved routine contracts including a $2,784 OSBA policy contract and a University of Dayton psychologist intern placement, recognized Coach Khali Jones and announced a community center ribbon cutting Dec. 17.
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Athletic director proposed requiring high-school students to present IDs to attend unaccompanied and requiring middle-school students to be accompanied by an adult; board removed a planned boys basketball trip from the consent agenda and approved remaining consent items.
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Chris Brown announced he will leave his ESE partnership role in January and introduced Jeff Brandt as his replacement; Brandt described 30 years in K–12 education, including time as a superintendent, and expressed eagerness to continue the district partnership.
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Business manager Eric Stotzing told the board the new transportation facility on Cincinnati-Dayton Road reached substantial completion of the main building Oct. 17 and is on budget, but final exterior work — including the parking lot and fueling system — has been delayed by winter weather and will be finished in spring or summer.
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The board approved a resolution adopting the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s 2025 special education model policies to comply with Ohio Revised Code §3323.08 and directed the superintendent to upload the signed resolution by Nov. 30.
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Treasurer Sam Bertram told the Middletown City School District board the district expects a roughly $40.6 million carryover this year and a $5.7 million gain, but projected deficits begin in 2028–29 and could grow without policy changes or revenue shifts.
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At its Oct. 20 meeting the Middletown City Board of Education acknowledged receipt of federal ESSER funds, approved a resolution declaring transportation impractical and heard an overview of this years contract negotiations timeline for teachers and classified staff.
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Middletown City Schools administrators on Tuesday outlined the district’s 2024–25 Ohio report card, saying the district earned a two‑star overall rating while showing gains in some measures and notable building‑level successes.
Ohio / School Districts / Middletown City
MIDDLETOWN, Sept. 29, 2025 — Staff from the Middletown City School District detailed the work of the district’s Success Liaisons program on Monday, telling the Board of Education the initiative focuses on building relationships with families to remove nonacademic barriers to student learning.