The Warren City School District Board approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement for the secretarial association, adopted revised salary tables, approved Ohio Department of Education evaluator certifications, employed Steve Shiro as superintendent effective Aug. 1, 2027, and approved a treasurer contract addendum and reemployment.
Jefferson PK–8 staff told the board about attendance incentives, PBIS implementation and a three‑year leadership/SEL program; presenters cited a 5% assessment gain and a move from 2.5 to 3 stars for district buildings as markers of progress.
The board approved the 2026 tax‑rates resolution and multiple consent items including December financial statements, co‑curricular budgets, grant acceptances, contract approvals and a lengthy list of donated gifts; motions were moved, seconded and passed by roll call.
The Warren City Board authorized execution of the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Mallinckoff Stadium renovation and discussed value‑engineering and rebidding to reduce costs; project team said demolition is complete and a historic press box piece will be salvaged.
Trustees reviewed an alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2026–27 that allocates property-tax proceeds among bond retirement, permanent improvement and preventative maintenance funds; the board approved the November 2025 financial statement and related short-term investments.
The Warren City School District board approved a resolution directing staff to transfer a 1.266-acre parcel to the regional authority to support a student recreation and wellness center and enable affordable-housing development by a partner organization; the board cited compliance with the Ohio Revised Code.
Superintendent reported on the Hardy High School power outage response, requested Kayo Consulting to review district finances after a retirement, and said a revised Xerox contract would save an estimated $823 per month and about $65,000 over five years; trustees approved related items and an early-release celebratory event for McDuffie staff.
Trustees approved acceptance of dozens of community donations—food, clothing, school supplies and scholarships—to benefit multiple schools, and presented a plaque honoring Regina Patterson’s 16 years on the Warren City School District board.
The Warren City Board reviewed and approved the October 2025 financial statement and the 2025–26 co‑curricular budget, discussed a donation to Harding High School, and considered purchase and personnel resolutions; several items were recorded as presented or recommended with some vote outcomes not specified in the transcript.
At its meeting at Harding High School, the Warren City Board of Education heard staff updates on a newly launched STEM lab for Willard fifth graders, approved placement of a district billboard honoring '20 Under 20' recipients, and learned about a flash-sale fundraiser benefiting the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.