Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
Building administrators described Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), differentiated instruction, and classroom initiatives; the superintendent previewed calendar items, kindergarten registration and district events including performances and tournaments.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
At the Dec. 15 board meeting the athletic director reported multiple WRC championships, individual honors and 124 WRC scholar athletes; the district also announced a new athletics website and a dedicated app, Kenston Balmers Athletics, built with Mascot Media.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
Two public speakers praised outgoing board members and raised special‑education concerns; the meeting’s closing comments included heated exchanges among board members about prior conduct and meeting scope before the board adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
A high‑school administrator told the board the school is prioritizing tier‑1 instructional strategies, peer observations and MTSS refinements, and is pursuing SAT prep, work‑based learning and industry credentials to boost college‑career‑military readiness.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
District administrators described proposed uses for permanent improvement (PI) funds at the Dec. 15 meeting, noting PI money is available July 1 and listing major projects such as a $325,000 Timmons roof replacement, auditorium lighting, gym floor work and pavement/concrete needs; final contracts will return to the board for approval.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
District officials told the board that a county task force declined to adopt a piggyback (county‑level) tax exemption under House Bill 96; speakers estimated that adopting the exemption would have cost area school districts roughly $900,000–$1,000,000 annually in revenue and said the county consulted districts before deciding.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
The board approved a package of financial and personnel items at the Dec. 15 meeting; the contested supplemental contracts (items 12.1–12.5) passed on a 3–2 roll call. Minutes and other routine motions were handled in separate votes or by unanimous roll call where recorded.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
At the Dec. 15 Kenston Local Schools board meeting, the Musical Arts Association (MAC) reported volunteer, concession and small‑fundraising results used to fund scholarships, buy instruments and donate unsold poinsettias to local care facilities; MAC invited the public to a holiday concert Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
At a Nov. 24 special meeting, the Kenston Local School Board approved classified personnel items and a supplemental contract, then voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters; the executive session began at 4:22 p.m. and no further business was scheduled afterward.
Ohio / School Districts / Kenston Local
The Kenston Local Board recognized two Eagle Scout projects that built birdhouses and outdoor classroom facilities and acknowledged three Kenston High School seniors as National Merit commended scholars; Jackson Larkin advanced to the next round.