Patricia Burnham

This document outlines the Buckeye Local School District's procedures for gifted identification and service provision, adhering to Ohio state regulations. It details the process for identifying gifted students through referrals and whole-grade screenings across various categories such as Superior Cognitive Ability, Specific Academic Areas (Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies), Creative Thinking Ability, and Visual/Performing Arts. The plan specifies approved assessment instruments and qualifying scores for each category. Furthermore, it describes the continuum of services offered, including cluster grouping for elementary and middle school students, honors and accelerated math courses, and advanced coursework (AP, Honors, College Credit Plus) for high school students, aiming to provide appropriate educational opportunities for identified gifted learners.

The board meeting included the recognition of Students of the Month, an engineering update, and an administrative presentation. The Treasurer's report featured a presentation on the financial forecast, a review of the state audit, and discussions on compliance for district support organizations. Key actions included the adoption of amended appropriations and tax rates, the creation of new funds, approval of a College Credit Plus agreement, and acceptance of proposals for ADA compliance and electrical upgrades. The board also authorized school bus bids, approved counseling service agreements, reviewed new board policies, and finalized several personnel appointments, resignations, and supplemental contracts.

The meeting included the recognition of Students of the Month and an administrative presentation regarding food services. Key fiscal items discussed and approved included student activity appropriation adjustments, equipment and textbook disposal requests, an agreement with Subject Technologies, Inc. for digital curriculum, and participation in the Ohio Schools Council electricity purchase program. The Board reviewed and accepted amended appropriations for safety grants, received a second reading of updated board policies, and approved a revised gifted identification and service plan. Several donations were accepted to support educational and extracurricular activities. Personnel actions included approving staff resignations, salary adjustments, retirements, leave requests, substitute appointments, and new hires, as well as authorizing temporary non-bachelor's substitute teaching licenses.

The meeting included opening items such as recognizing the January Students of the Month, an engineering update from School FIRM, and a presentation by the Kingsville Elementary Principal. The Treasurer's report covered several financial actions, including the approval of amended appropriations for FY26, authorizing a request for an Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources, approval of a revised financial forecast, adopting tax rates, and authorizing the creation of several new funds. Approvals were also sought for a College Credit Plus Agreement with Stark State College, receiving bids for a school bus chassis, and accepting proposals from School Firm for ADA compliance upgrades at Kingsville Elementary and electrical infrastructure upgrades at Edgewood High School. The Board also approved an agreement with Signature Health, Inc. for counseling services. Superintendent recommendations involved the first reading of several board policies, approval of the OHSAA Agreement for 2026-2027, and approval for a 3rd grade paper-pencil testing resolution for 2026-2027. Personnel matters included the appointment of a Home Instruction Tutor, acceptance of resignations, awarding supplemental contracts to non-employee individuals for various athletic and administrative positions, appointment of new classified staff, acceptance of a retirement, and approval for a Permanent Substitute Teacher.

This Financial Forecast Report for the Buckeye Local School District presents a five-year projection of its financial position, covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Its core purpose is to facilitate long-range financial planning and discussions, assess the district's ability to meet statutory requirements, and identify potential financial challenges. Key areas of focus include trends in revenue, expenditures, and cash balances, with particular attention to projected declines in State Funding and significant changes in 'Other Uses' expenditures. The report forecasts a declining cash balance, indicating a need for strategic financial management to ensure sustainability.