Todd Amos

The board meeting included several student recognitions across academics, arts, and athletics, honoring various state qualifiers and award recipients from high school programs such as bowling, cheerleading, mock trial, DECA, swimming, wrestling, choir, cross country, indoor track, FFA, football, HOSA, BPA, and tennis. The board also recognized a classified employee for her exceptional dedication and leadership. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the reemployment of retired staff members. Finally, the director of teaching and learning presented an update on the progress of AI integration within the district, highlighting pilot programs, staff training, the development of safety guardrails, and upcoming plans for policy adoption.

The regular board business meeting included recognition ceremonies for students who excelled in the STEM Solutions OSLN Design Challenge, Invention Convention, and those honored as employee of the month for January and February. Key discussion points during the Superintendent's report involved highlighting partnerships with local businesses for student financial literacy and future readiness initiatives. The Treasurer presented the February forecast, detailing significant impacts from recent property tax legislation, specifically House Bills 186 and 129, which substantially affect projected revenue growth and the district's cash balance over the next five years. Other legislative changes discussed included House Bill 309 regarding county budget commission powers and House Bill 335 capping inside millage growth. The cheerleading team was also recognized for earning eighth place nationally.

This document presents a five-year financial forecast for the General Fund, covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. It primarily analyzes the significant negative impact of recent Ohio legislation (HB129, HB186, HB309, HB335) on the district's property tax revenues and overall financial stability. The forecast projects substantial revenue reductions and potential deficit spending by FY30, necessitating a reassessment of levy strategies and consideration of expenditure cuts or new levies to sustain educational programs.

The meeting included a roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and the adoption of the February 19, 2026 agenda. Key recognition items involved exemplars from STEM Solutions, OSLN Design Challenge & Invention Convention, and the announcement of the Employee of the Month for January and February 2026. Reports covered the Superintendent's activities, the Treasurer's Financial Forecast presentation, discussions on calamity days and a school safety hoax by the Board President, student achievement updates, and legislative discussions regarding property tax reform. Board actions included approving the Financial Forecast, authorizing resolutions to file complaints against real property valuations for Tax Year 2025, approving policies, and passing resolutions for an Asphalt Bid and the HVAC Ground Unit Replacement at Marysville High School. The Board also approved the appointment of a member to the Marysville Public Library Board of Trustees and approved a proclamation for National FFA Week. Board members commented on legislative engagement, winter extracurricular activities, community unity, and feedback from a community survey.

This meeting included a work session addressing several key areas. Discussion topics involved a review of Board Governance Protocols, the Board Workplan, the Community Engagement Plan, the Communications Toolkit & Strategy Plan, and the Superintendent Annual Goals, as well as the Treasurer Annual Goals. The meeting concluded with a procedural adjournment.