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The board heard a November financial update showing revenues slightly above estimates and expenditures modestly over estimate; members approved amended FY26 appropriations and a staffing plan that increases classified FTE requests to 12 (from 7.5), which administration said can be absorbed within the current forecast.
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The board approved a memorandum of understanding with a bargaining unit (with a typographical correction to the expiration date to be fixed on the signed copy), and approved supplemental and classified contracts, substitutes, unpaid leave, resignations, stipends and the volunteer master list as part of the consent agenda.
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During public comment a parent, Sherry Phillips, said two adopted daughters with disabilities are being excluded from school part-time despite IEP rights, said the family won a court case on procedural grounds and urged the district to stop appealing and restore services.
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Treasurer Scott reported steady revenues, a robust October cash balance and targeted instructional spending, but warned House Bills being considered at the state level could materially reduce district revenue and complicate multi-year forecasts and contract certifications.
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Board recognized multiple high school teams that competed at nationals in floriculture, milk quality & products, and food science & technology, and heard a student council update on Veterans Day events, a winter sports preview and student-led service projects.
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After public and board debate over donated posters described as ‘rainbow’ motto displays, the board amended the agenda and adopted a legally binding resolution specifying permitted colors and design requirements for official motto displays pursuant to ORC 3313.801.
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The board approved a $19 million bond issue for the Sunbury community library and authorized a refunding (not to exceed $9,565,000) to realize debt-service savings; a proposal to transfer $3,026,730.65 from the general fund to debt retirement failed after debate about timing and pending state legislation.
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Superintendent Ryan McLane told the board on Oct. 20 that Sunbury has asked the district to donate a segment of Kintner Parkway; the city would assume maintenance if the board agrees.
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District staff told the school board that the district gained a star on the state report card’s gap‑closing measure, reported a small rise in performance index and flagged a dip in early literacy. Administrators described curriculum adoptions and an expanded push for career pathways to raise readiness metrics.
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Four members of the public addressed the board during public participation: one urged the district to join a lawsuit opposing vouchers, two criticized board conduct and actions they said harm students, and one praised the superintendent and district programs that expanded opportunities for students.