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The board approved the recommendation to contract with Wadsworth Solutions to conduct an ASHRAE level 2 energy audit at Fitch High School for $30,000 to identify cost‑effective energy-efficiency improvements, effective January 23, 2025. The board also approved a master lease purchase agreement dated Jan. 28, 2025, between the district and a counterparty listed in the agenda as Apple Lesser; the lease term is recorded as April 1, 2025, through April 1, 2028, with annual payments not to exceed $15,600.13. An amendment to a contract with Supplemental Educational Services Incorporated to provide Title I staff for the 2024–25 school year was also approved.

The board adopted a set of policies described in the agenda as the Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Policies and Procedures by resolution and retained KeyBank Capital Markets Incorporated, described in the agenda as a registered adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, to provide investment‑portfolio advice; the resolution states the agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio except to the extent superseded by the Advisors Act. The board approved a resolution regarding third‑grade testing on a paper format and a separate transportation resolution as presented on the agenda.

The board approved memoranda of understanding for College Credit Plus participation: an agreement with Stark State College to provide middle and high school students (grades 7–12) the opportunity to enroll in college‑level courses during the 2025–26 academic year, and an agreement with Youngstown State University for the 2025–26 academic year (effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026). The board also approved the district calendar for the 2025–26 school year as presented.

Most items were presented as consent or resolution items with no extended public debate recorded in the transcript; roll‑call responses recorded in the meeting transcript show unanimous assent from board members present.

Votes at a glance

- Treasurer's consent items (Items A–C): approved by consent. (motion: approve items A–C by consent action.)
- Superintendent's consent items (Items A–J): approved by consent. (motion: approve items A–J by consent action.)
- Wadsworth Solutions — ASHRAE level 2 energy audit at Fitch High School: approved; contract amount $30,000; effective 01/23/2025. (motion as read on the agenda.)
- Master lease purchase agreement (Apple Lesser): approved; term 04/01/2025–04/01/2028; annual payments not to exceed $15,600.13. (agreement date on agenda: 01/28/2025.)
- Amendment to contract with Supplemental Educational Services Incorporated (Title I staff for 07/01/2024–06/30/2025): approved.
- Adoption of DEW (Department of Education and Workforce) policies and procedures: approved by resolution.
- Retain KeyBank Capital Markets Incorporated as registered adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940: approved by resolution.
- Third‑grade testing on paper format: approved by resolution.
- Transportation resolution: approved by resolution.
- Stark State College — College Credit Plus MOU (2025–26 academic year): approved.
- Youngstown State University — College Credit Plus MOU (07/01/2025–06/30/2026): approved.
- Approval of the 2025–26 Austintown Local School District calendar: approved.

No recorded roll‑call “no” votes or abstentions appear in the transcript; individual board members answered “Yes” as each motion was called.

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\"My second‑grade students recently earned the top three places in the Right Where You Are poetry contest, sponsored by the National Writing Project at Kent State University,\" Schilling said. She also reported that 10 first graders and 11 second graders won the Creative Communication Poetry Contest and are now published authors. Schilling advocated for creative writing as an instructional tool, saying it \"fosters a well‑rounded education\" and helps students develop critical thinking, empathy and communication skills.

Three students read their poems to the board. Grady Piccarato introduced his first‑place poem, \"Lovely Lake Erie,\" and read his piece describing family visits to the lake. Lucas Anderson read his second‑place poem, \"Spectacular Strong Scrappers,\" about attending Mahoning Valley Scrappers games. The teacher and the board applauded the named student winners; Schilling called the students to the front and the meeting transcript lists first‑ and second‑grade winners by name.

The presentations were given during the public‑comments/presentations portion of the meeting as recognition of student achievement; no board action was required.","Austintown Elementary gifted students earned top places in regional poetry contests; teacher Donna Schilling introduced winners and three students read their award-winning poems to the board.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6312977,"Austintown principals report spring activities, state testing preparation and curriculum review",100,110000,210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389879-ad2f288c935f4e374dce29e89a77a58a&start=110&end=210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389879-ad2f288c935f4e374dce29e89a77a58a/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6312977/Ohio/Austintown-principals-report-spring-activities-state-testing-preparation-and-curriculum-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312977-9c36b183c86235f6dd6235439099d5dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771072312&Signature=aTs08NnURpGWFt~hqJvYjBAjauYSuJWdV83yjTL0asQqP8aBOcrYQscsv0PCAGLgyk4N~4mpZrjH7Uwrm0FXhuQEmoFAcsgs~seh8T73AMbByleNE8NItEryPSBpkNs92YLJnE-evQAUIFxahvcf5fv6qw2M-f8yQGBrgZrhunkKrEkFctyyMT~owBjX7-teIR1hu~5W1Dw2L6o64KK3LrosHw9penQil9-zJpymkiAedvwc6HvFh9XYN9BfLv~VmoRCleANdTYhqxAk895sgJMz-rRWF0I~4M4VdpELyEfhZKlTqo1Ui4-SLx05-AWDycXK8OWnsdZjM1npmCmPtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District building representatives provided updates on student scheduling, extracurricular competitions and upcoming events at the board meeting.

A staff member reporting on Fitch High School said, “Scheduling has officially started at Fitch,” and noted students will work with counselors over the next month to finalize schedules. The speaker said the Fitch cheer squad is competing at the state competition that Sunday and the drama club is preparing the set for the musical Phantom of the Opera. The speaker also said the district has formed a committee to evaluate ELA curriculum options contingent on receiving a grant that is currently being pursued.

Representatives reported other building activities: Austintown Middle School was preparing its production of Pinocchio in March and completing spring state testing preparations; AIS (Austintown Intermediate School) planned a “Hug a Hero” event Feb. 27 and a PTA literacy night March 6; Austintown Elementary School hosted a Title I pizza and shopping night and completed a behavior‑focused professional development session with a follow‑up in March. The APS PTA also sponsored recent sixth‑, seventh‑ and eighth‑grade dances, and the district noted several student athletic accomplishments, including an eighth‑grade wrestler qualifying for state competition.

The updates were presented as informational reports; no formal board actions tied to these program updates were recorded in the meeting transcript.","Building representatives reported on spring scheduling, upcoming performances and state testing preparations across the district, and said a committee will review potential ELA curriculum if a pending grant is awarded.","actionData","errors"]

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