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Officials said the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office completed its investigation on March 23 and did not file charges against the three students referenced in the case. The district explained it used an informal complaint process and delayed finalizing its internal bullying report until law enforcement completed its work to avoid jeopardizing the investigation.

“We received the report back from the Hamilton County Sheriff on March 23. The evidence that they obtained, they did not move forward with any charges to the 3 individuals that were in the restroom in that incident,” a board speaker said. District staff said they provided addresses, parent contacts and other evidence to the sheriff’s office and cooperated fully.

The board affirmed that student privacy and the active law-enforcement investigation limited what the district could say publicly while the sheriff conducted its work. District officials said any resulting administrative discipline was based on the evidence the district had and its internal processes; the finalized bullying report will be reflected in the June semester summary of incidents.

The board urged public patience and noted that when police are involved the district must defer to law enforcement’s investigative processes to avoid compromising evidence. No further action was taken at the April 8 meeting other than completing the internal report and noting that staff had cooperated with the sheriff’s office.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TRLSD Board Meeting 4/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Three Rivers district officials told the board on April 8 that the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office returned its investigation into a November middle-school restroom incident with no criminal charges for the three students involved. The district finalized its internal report and will include the incident in the June data summary.","taxTitle","Three Rivers Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",50977,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081869,"Treasurer reports firm cash position; board hears potential state budget and power-plant tax changes that could affect district revenue",1027,4039000,5066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619&start=4039&end=5066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619/thumbnail_4039000.jpg","/articles/6081869/Ohio/Treasurer-reports-firm-cash-position-board-hears-potential-state-budget-and-power-plant-tax-changes-that-could-affect-district-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081869-c0e9a619f4269fbaa2f009e972d29f65/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933779&Signature=RgPLALKIrQfWWzhQbRC2RifVbu38Mk3W-qs8f9JMrkvHAdI6yri-K0LymJMUvOtJ0KRAZsMr2H2AuDxgaeZ9lUd4L-vKDNprS0lGtq-NfHq6pytuGM0uF1EfutbnjCtyeYgMHl2bmxSCAdlP2Ly7jHKKrPFWQMp0E7Lm3nK0LfpeyPQR4SHJlbinl57an45WapK-2FVB-XWdevyYCTT5-9z38JPftM4hUVD6KhVgGPdZqc6LqrijaLjeZWqsBQjAIItzxIjuLyvLEhC~PtZ6iftqra1mB6PFBE~eAodGoXDVlvqfemgsl8kNEDyxeJ5x6YCKQb3UnDQm8KtvainxVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district’s finance update at the April 8 board meeting reported nearly $11.6 million in general-fund cash (about 157 days of operational expenses) and stronger-than-projected interest income and TIF receipts.

The treasurer noted year-to-date interest income approaching $60,000 and explained that some advances from Hamilton County will be itemized at settlement; a larger-than-expected TIF payment increased local receipts beyond the spring estimate.

Board members discussed two pieces of pending state legislation that could materially affect district revenue. Under the governor’s two‑year budget proposal discussed earlier in the session, a change to the way “guarantee” dollars are phased could reduce district aid; the presenter cited a hypothetical 5% reduction in 2026 and 10% in 2027 as a possible scenario under earlier proposals. The House version, as discussed at the meeting, proposed changes tied to districts’ cash balances and other inputs; staff warned this could reduce state support for some districts while noting final language was not settled.

The board also reviewed House Bill 15 language related to power plants and taxation. Representative Odioso (cited by staff) helped secure House language that would reduce the tax levy for converted plants but include a lower percentage rather than zero in the House draft; that change could leave overall payments at levels comparable to or higher than current coal-plant collections because a converted gas plant’s taxable base is larger. Staff said the bill includes a provision enabling Miami Township and Three Rivers to negotiate directly with Vistra, the plant operator, and that district and township officials have been invited to meetings with Vistra and legislative staff to explore arrangements.

Treasurer staff warned that proposals linking state aid adjustments to cash balances or changing the tax treatment of power plants could require the district to revisit reserve targets and levy planning. No formal board action was taken on legislative matters; staff advised continued monitoring and follow-up with legislators and with Vistra negotiators.

Board members asked for ongoing updates and the treasurer indicated the district would report final settlement figures and TIF receipts at the May meeting.","At the April 8 meeting the district’s finance presentation showed nearly $11.6 million in cash and stronger-than-expected TIF receipts. Staff warned of pending state budget proposals that could reduce ‘guarantee’ funding and described House legislation on power-plant taxation that could allow the district to negotiate with Vistra over payments.",{"_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},6081874,"Board approves personnel roster, operations items and donations in consent vote",615,3398000,4013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619&start=3398&end=4013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619/thumbnail_3398000.jpg","/articles/6081874/Ohio/Board-approves-personnel-roster-operations-items-and-donations-in-consent-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081874-fd7e9f71366d1c6354f907e74cf9e54a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933779&Signature=DxGmZyCRNQOja9W~VcCpQJQE~XZVWVQ0W2-8V6L6mVZfuKXnQSUDkhWGPF6kzI~Q9qjF4F2GPUbJX6HVH-fm2rsIDq9-bh5-dFZ8XlLYFDRk38r~Tw4vPh7T2mxQpwJTWGvTbaDoVVo5jghkAMNBTzRDAHFQYG0J88i1GRapsLtWF6XBl~hBfWtSlKvC1dReOQI85BZkJdxWSyaQD4Thsp-9PQZyhqBwibeAZjEoQirWIyw7ut3U2GOikz3gR4G1CgOOAj7RqTpFcooNcCWA7vF1UHkIPB18XvOSw1QJEdA4DyI-HstyxCogmcJT2U~RmvPuKGsijtz-aJKqkXdMig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Three Rivers Local School District Board of Education approved a multi-item consent agenda at its April 8 meeting covering personnel actions, operations contracts, school handbooks and donations.

The items presented for approval included multiple personnel matters: retirements (for example, high-school science teacher David Grenier effective May 23, 2025), resignations (including Jamie Young Cook effective March 14, 2025 and Emma Smith effective April 1, 2025), certificated and non-certificated contract recommendations, transport hires and sub-driver appointments pending background checks, and a 1-year contract for school psychologist Franklin Zaccardi, effective Aug. 1, 2025, pending certification and clearances. The packet included summer-intervention and extended-service pay authorizations, preschool evaluation hours at $30/hour, and Title I-funded summer-instruction hours.

Operations items approved included a one-year extension with Outfront May for building services, cafeteria meal-price adjustments for 2025–26 (about a $0.15 increase for student lunches and $1.00 for adult premium lunches), renewal of the annual service agreement with the county educational service center, approval of student handbooks for 2025–26, and approval of a nutritional-standard compliance report.

The board also accepted several donations: $500 to the William and Flowering Scholarship account from Allen and Linda Jones; $500 to the Three Rivers scholarship from Cleves–Three Rivers Kiwanis; books valued at $630 for eighth-grade language arts from Dr. Renee Freiben; and construction materials valued at $1,446.60 to the district tiny-homes project from Evolve Stone, Inc. Several smaller memorial gifts and additional scholarship donations were included in the list presented to the board.

A motion to approve the consent items passed by roll call. During the personnel vote the record showed Mrs. Miller, Doctor Stafford, Mr. Adams and Mr. McDonald voting “yes”; during subsequent approvals the board recorded roll-call “yes” votes (Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Knott and others). The district’s packet lists more detailed contract and pay-line items that will be posted with the official minutes; several hires were contingent on background checks and required certifications.

The approved personnel and operations items were presented as routine business with minimal discussion. Board members asked clarifying questions about supplemental pay and how new stipend proposals would interact with union contract language; staff responded that some items will be posted internally and that the board retains flexibility for one-year supplementals rather than adding permanent contract language.","The Three Rivers Local Board approved a multi-item consent agenda April 8 that included personnel hires and resignations, contract extensions, a one-year extension for building services, updated meal prices and a series of donations. Roll-call votes were recorded as 'yes' by several board members and the motions carried.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081879,"Board holds first readings of seven policy updates; interdistrict open-enrollment to phase to tuition basis",246,2974000,3220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619&start=2974&end=3220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619/thumbnail_2974000.jpg","/articles/6081879/Ohio/Board-holds-first-readings-of-seven-policy-updates-interdistrict-open-enrollment-to-phase-to-tuition-basis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081879-7b08bfd7b8ff0b8694ad6050954fd5a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933779&Signature=hrAWih4Qe~mZflQhsEEfqn9g6ksJgHHghd3bScjpy16Hz1RUjfL3J1E6RqrLw1zdIpg0HTyvxsOmbUsCxJi75Zntnvmv4wX3mmyIUaYtNSHUKdKp9xWDOjMY57CkGMmYm1A0~33Cdv2PMJVEEddPItN8Ixt53AobYT7Ovnv8iDaTgpLXfl8sKEH0cueOLImv3GRCh5Hnw3EnqcipB1FCa70kz9q~o7vC-NESMgruuHXmNtP0rrFDaV2ysh7CW5CFzIQOp-pJ2mKAqlv3NRBzLOR6B-sEpx7mjkNcwUtTUrkzxBAYZtvYfQAPTHLm3u5equXV6H2xoasF2DInlDtkQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Doctor Alford presented seven policy changes for first reading at the April 8 meeting, highlighting revisions to interdistrict open enrollment, school-board meeting participation language, inventory thresholds for fixed assets, and public-records procedures.

“We have 7 policies that we're presenting this evening for the first reading,” Alford said, noting that the district removed pandemic-era language allowing remote participation from the school-board-meetings policy and raised the fixed-asset inventory threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 to reflect current equipment costs.

Alford identified the interdistrict open-enrollment revision as the most consequential for families. Under the proposed language, the district will continue to accept students who already have siblings enrolled during the transition year, but it will phase new admissions toward a tuition-based model. If a residential family moves out midyear and wishes to stay, the district will offer tuition-based enrollment prorated for the remainder of the year (Alford cited an example figure of $2,500). The policy will allow continuation under a tuition model for existing students while new admissions become tuition-based in the following year.

Board members asked whether executive sessions could still allow remote participation for invited guests and were told the revised policy does not preclude inviting remote guests into executive session on a case-by-case basis.

Alford also discussed KBA (public-right-to-know) changes that clarify district procedures when public-record requests are not promptly fulfilled and referenced the Ohio Department of Education guidance used in other policy updates.

The items were presented for first reading; the board did not vote to adopt any of the policies at the April 8 meeting and requested time to review the language before a subsequent meeting.

Items mentioned for review included policy BD (school-board meetings), inventory/fixed-asset threshold language, interdistrict open-enrollment revisions, and KBA (public records).","At its April 8 meeting, the Three Rivers Local Board of Education gave first readings to seven policies, including a revision that phases out open enrollment for new students and will offer tuition-based continuation for existing families who move out of district.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081884,"Athletic director reports lower participation, proposes slight fee rise and budget changes; field flooding disrupts home schedule",2594,370000,2964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619&start=370&end=2964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941340-85220e3af4528cb50ad662cdc1b35619/thumbnail_370000.jpg","/articles/6081884/Ohio/Athletic-director-reports-lower-participation-proposes-slight-fee-rise-and-budget-changes-field-flooding-disrupts-home-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081884-96553428095fc70c44786d4be508ba73/orig.mp4?Expires=1770933779&Signature=ff1jbLDETm8JxN9IBwQUqkc2P2PadofCqsHnTek7-AnLOyEDK3QhRsoSTN3c7hmOimOmzwMIlJVwg1pJax5-A-LFpmAIFOTM~7bui4s7YUuEFpaWH521z5sckyvfiJvhi5QrbuXovxH7Vl1GP~es8TVKhzUE49is7BHsTQJ-AUWJSOJJ155RVeLAfu8f5bdezfdzITkt9sHCty0f4KsDHVKMbE9rtOh94cj79DOnJw0GhBsP~OQrm76mZhC2ylXoE-Uv6Nxx1tlM2u6Kc28f0UiDtX~wOCPXh539owjHcUIHiw7SFGApzwsliAerbQMKz5ZBCOL-pPM5jJSMXObCIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Zach Stapley, Three Rivers Local School District athletic director, told the Board of Education on April 8 that participation in several sports has declined and recommended a modest rise in participation fees for 2025–26 to help cover higher officials’ and operating costs.

Stapley said high-school participation sits below prior years and singled out track and boys volleyball as areas with notable drops. “We need to find ways to ... bring back the numbers,” he said, summarizing the department’s plan to increase outreach and consider new programming at younger ages.

The presentation included team performance, scholar-athlete grades and postseason honors, and a list of nine students who have already signed to play in college. Stapley said 51% of student-athletes have unweighted GPAs above 3.25 and highlighted county- and state-level qualifiers in bowling and swim and dive.

On budget adjustments, Stapley recommended a “slight increase” in participation fees next year after reviewing officials’ costs and other expenses. He said the proposal reflects roughly a 20% increase in some underlying vendor costs and is intended to keep fees “fair” while covering rising program costs.

Stapley also described a staff proposal to shift payment for game workers away from booster accounts and into stipends or supplementals managed through the district. “We’re gonna try to shift that over to our supplementals,” he said, noting the district now pays about $20,000 annually for game workers and that the change would make the cost more predictable in the general fund. Board members cautioned about adding permanent language to negotiated contracts and discussed alternatives such as one-year supplementals or partnerships with local colleges for interns.

The athletic director presented a plan for updated facility signage — funded in part by a donation from Fuller Ford — to recognize league and district championships and individual records in the gym and at outdoor facilities. He said the project will be phased in over the summer to avoid erasing student photos and to standardize record-keeping.

Flooding at one of the district’s fields is already affecting the spring schedule. Stapley said he has been monitoring field conditions daily and has moved some contests away from home while seeking nearby alternate sites for varsity games. “I heard we could not play there at all this year. I heard it could be a couple weeks,” he said, adding that the priority is to secure at least one home date for seniors’ recognition nights.

Board members and Stapley discussed youth pipelines for sports the district does not sponsor at lower grades — such as bowling and swimming — and strategies to partner with local clubs or TRCA programming to build middle-school participation. Stapley said some sports face structural constraints: OHSAA middle-school rules and the prevalence of club participation mean the district must be deliberate about adding programs so they do not diminish existing teams.

Stapley closed by noting hiring needs: the district is conducting searches for a girls varsity wrestling coach and a varsity cheer coach, with the latter role focused on competition safety and stunting instruction.

The presentation was for information; the board did not take a formal vote on participation-fee changes at the meeting but asked staff to return with formal recommendations and proposed amounts.","At the April 8 Three Rivers Local School District Board meeting, Athletic Director Zach Stapley reported declines in several sports, proposed a small increase in participation fees for 2025–26, outlined plans to move game-worker pay to stipends, and described flooding that could force multiple home games to be relocated.","actionData","errors"]

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