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The Marlington Local School District board on Feb. 12 adopted a revised purchasing policy to align with state law, approved a $72,970 contract to replace the middle school gym floor, sanctioned OHSAA flag football, and approved financial transfers and donations after hearing a forecast projecting a modest operating deficit.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
Superintendent presented a book of potential capital projects including an esports program (~$25,000 start‑up), multiple paving and lighting bids, an EPA‑required fence (~$8,524), a middle‑school gym floor (~$72,000) and a conceptual 3,000–6,000 sq ft community weight room with a booster‑club fundraising plan.
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Board members were told at a Feb. 5 work session that recent Ohio property‑tax reforms will produce a $561,000 state look‑back credit to taxpayers and reduce the district’s future revenue beginning in tax year 2027. Staff said the district is not in a financial emergency but faces multi‑year deficits without further adjustments.
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At its Jan. 7 organizational meeting the Marlington Local School District board elected Karen Humphries president and Jonathan Swift vice president, set regular second‑Thursday meetings at 6 p.m., approved bylaws updates tied to House Bill 96, authorized a program agreement with the Stark County Council of Governments (COG/Spark), and approved the fiscal-year 2027 tax budget.
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Curriculum presenter Kaylee briefed the board on proposed edits to the high‑school program of studies: an athletic director name update, addition of House Bill 8 language, phasing out aviation in favor of digital electronics in Engineering II to strengthen the CTE pathway, potential state-driven changes to the natural resources pathway toward an energy pathway, and a reordering of horticulture junior/senior courses.
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Principal Ferrell introduced and praised two high‑school students honored as Elks teens of the month: Gianna Bogunovich and Nathan Diepel, highlighting their activities, honors and post‑graduation plans.
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The Marlington Local School District Board approved a corrected agreement for two resource officers, accepted an $8,041.76 state grant for school safety, and ratified routine financial reports and donations during its Dec. 11 meeting.
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In a single consent vote the board approved multiple certified and classified retirements and resignations, supplemental positions and two extended days for a staff member reimbursed by the county.
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Trustees voted to enter executive session to consider purchasing property for school purposes under the cited revised code provision; session began at 6:33 p.m. and the board reconvened at 6:44 p.m.
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Trustees approved a proposed out-of-country field trip for Spanish students to Ecuador (provider Explorica) and authorized posting the program so student interest and chaperone plans can be finalized; the board recorded unanimous approval of the motion.