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What’s planned: Jessie Corcoran, the PTO’s after‑prom lead, told trustees the theme this year is “Bomber Boardwalk,” a carnival-style evening with midway games, inflatables, a DJ, a putt‑putt course, Family Feud in the auditorium, temporary tattoos, a prize wheel and other activities. The PTO is bringing back favorites such as outdoor volleyball and Family Feud, and said Pop Culture Cleveland (Solon) will provide treats and ice cream.

Prizes and community support. Corcoran said community fundraising and local businesses have enabled the PTO to offer four cash drawings for seniors who attend the event—$250, $500, $750 and $1,000—and numerous other prizes (paddleboard, electric bike, electronics, Cedar Point and Blossom tickets and various smaller items). Hungry Bee and other community sponsors were credited for ongoing support.

Volunteer request and logistics. Corcoran said she is stepping down after five years as after‑prom lead and asked the community to help recruit a successor; volunteers and co‑chairs were encouraged. The PTO will host a community preview from 6–8 p.m. on the night of the event; students will arrive later (around 10:45–11 p.m.), must remain through Family Feud and are released after prize announcements (event typically ends around 2:30 a.m.). The PTO said an officer will be on duty and parent volunteers will staff entrances and monitor the event.

Ending: Board members thanked the PTO and noted the heavy volunteer commitment required to run after‑prom; the PTO emphasized continuity by noting that volunteers for 2028 are already being recruited.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kenston Board of Education Regular Board Meeting - 4/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The PTO described plans for the April/May after‑prom celebration—‘Bomber Boardwalk’—including games, food partners and four cash prizes for seniors. The PTO lead asked the community to recruit a new after‑prom chair for future years.","taxTitle","Kenston Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",49812,"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},6272020,"Kenston to pilot bathroom vape detectors; district tracking cell‑phone guidance and staffing",132,3116000,3248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3&start=3116&end=3248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3/thumbnail_3116000.jpg","/articles/6272020/Ohio/Kenston-to-pilot-bathroom-vape-detectors-district-tracking-cellphone-guidance-and-staffing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272020-96f9c5833aad519845ff304d32d2ed47/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447626&Signature=BEWJ46UID9DJ2yWeTnkO5GYRBjXz4EqgXrmoNIIH4wbKcPzltDyWhgxZPfOz7KipofOodTLckugg4Z-Jk2dwhQexxvEG52Dk3tP5mYhl6RvLGYhkvNNjOzQdUGliXaYmjt4DfEl4uMi3Ku-j5JauTHSJ3AJsXuTrlYX7SYamh0u8M6ldtuWJcm-kRD3ZZj6VvvpteAGM3xeRk~dPpePjdf5cqfdYxTPZbnsnc8LmeqxT8Khvq4uS75cwc8eUS1z2oCwYnVt8QAD5neKOSFWa5x76z5T09SqaK1Fkj1Mm6Dpt4NM2--ku6cI819KiZnLGrDNOT-pCu9Wx2bR0FiwFRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenton Local School District announced plans to pilot electronic vape-detection units in school bathrooms and said it is watching state guidance on cell-phone restrictions, part of a broader set of operational changes administrators discussed with the board on April 14.

The pilot: Dr. Willingham said district staff will bring in a demonstration vape-detection unit before the end of the school year. The administrators described features they expect to test: detection of vaping and certain chemical signatures (including THC), automated loitering alerts, time-in-bathroom tracking and the ability to recognize a limited set of spoken words (for example, “help”), with notifications sent to building principals. The district emphasized the trial is to verify functionality and minimize false positives before any broader deployment.

Cell-phone policy and state guidance. Willingham also summarized the state-level conversation: Governor DeWine has urged districts to adopt stricter cell-phone policies, especially for high schools. The district said middle-school phones are already required to be put away and that potential new guidance could affect high‑school practices; administrators said they are monitoring developments expected this summer.

Staffing and operational priorities. Administrators reviewed staffing steps tied to the master schedule and recent consolidation of KIS, saying they are trying to meet staffing needs through attrition and internal realignment to avoid position cuts. The district cited efforts to reduce inter-building travel for teachers, limit class-size increases, and refine bus routes. Willingham said the district would recognize retirees at the May meeting and that about 15 retirees district-wide were expected to be honored.

Privacy and next steps. Administrators acknowledged privacy limits (no cameras in bathrooms) and said the vape-detection demo is intended as a targeted, technical measure to help principals respond to repeated bathroom incidents that disrupt instruction. They said they will evaluate the demo unit’s accuracy and the operational burden of alerts before recommending purchase or broader implementation.

Ending: The district framed the pilot as a measured test; no purchases or policy changes were approved at the meeting. Administrators said they would report results of the demo and any recommended next steps to the board.","Superintendent Dr. Willingham and administrators told trustees the district will demo vape-detection units in school bathrooms, is monitoring state guidance on school cell-phone policies, and is finalizing staffing plans that emphasize attrition and reduced teacher travel after building consolidation.",{"_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},6272025,"Kenston treasurer projects modest year-end gain, warns of House Bill 96 changes",900,3568000,4468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3&start=3568&end=4468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3/thumbnail_3568000.jpg","/articles/6272025/Ohio/Kenston-treasurer-projects-modest-year-end-gain-warns-of-House-Bill-96-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272025-d06bda9b455c1e6b5eca2a195248c9db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447626&Signature=X~aVqBJvOZ9g0HgGGtPwgWObuoGzeKBvA8AVa46uZbWi7DLgTpr5SDvLzKSMZuXL~7CQAhajNDqSyuBXPpDDt~4l6yhSK7b7fx~mIkJMa928TcbI4Zz3qjGKUq2TRvMBa5Nl1tWsvr-2RaEm3~DESBZdLxRoyMWnuFJaZ3d4yNqgUyM29T6qh0G5dS63Zbi94hp0FAUSR9mq-GxITScKVyF9NGOW1O~61uPFBS6LvwJdDq896~WJQ1NusDO0i3aaxdimxJivEKxBc2QkUhyC~QeMMWR9Z0RtctgsIoL1wapkHXqeXGaNaJv4VxUQgpD1UI4tHhFXVA-R6k-ZkdfHLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenton Local School District Treasurer Seth reported to the board on April 14 that the district expects to end the fiscal year with a modest positive cash balance after several years of deficit spending and internal efficiency measures.

Key numbers: The treasurer said the district closed fiscal 2024 with a cash balance of about $8.3 million (June 30, 2024) and is projecting that combined savings and operational measures will increase that balance toward about $8.9 million by year-end. He said the current projected ending cash increase is roughly $364,000 above the forecast presented in November, while revenues slightly exceeded prior estimates.

Title I and grant usage. The treasurer detailed Title I allocations and routine federal grants: Kenston was awarded approximately $111,000 in Title I funds for the year. He said most Title I spending goes to salaries, benefits, tutors and targeted instructional supports and that the district reports those expenditures to the Ohio Department of Education.

House Bill 96 concerns. Seth summarized key provisions in House Bill 96 (passed by the Ohio House on April 9) that could affect district financial planning. Notable items he highlighted:
- A proposed maximum general-fund cash carryover capped at 30% of the prior year’s general-fund expenditures. He said Kenston’s current carryover is below that threshold but that the cap could force other districts to shorten levy cycles or alter timing.
- Language that could allow county budget commissions to withhold collection of levied dollars to bring districts under the cap in a given year.
- A change to the county budget commission’s composition (removing the county prosecutor and adding the county commissioners’ board president, according to the treasurer’s summary).
- A proposed reduction of the five-year forecast requirement to three years, which could complicate multi-year contract certification and bargaining schedules.

Next steps and uncertainty. The treasurer said the Senate will consider the bill later (expected in June) and that he will model multiple scenarios for the board but present only the base forecast in May. He urged the board to be mindful of potential implications for levy timing and certification of negotiated agreements.

Ending: Treasurer Seth said he will continue monthly reporting, refine forecasts as legislation becomes clearer and post updated financials to the district’s public site.","District Treasurer Seth presented monthly financials showing a projected positive year-end cash balance and summarized Title I spending. He flagged provisions in House Bill 96 — including a 30% maximum general-fund carryover cap and changes to the county budget commission — that could affect future levy timing and forecasting.",{"_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},6272030,"Kenston High outlines new master-schedule timeline and No New Instruction periods",813,912000,1725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3&start=912&end=1725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3/thumbnail_912000.jpg","/articles/6272030/Ohio/Kenston-High-outlines-new-master-schedule-timeline-and-No-New-Instruction-periods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272030-ea78ad01fb09420fda0bf1a691850d3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447626&Signature=gH-p9AUOSvNPOGvhWPyO4xpDsJJk1eNv1oEwe5qOGPkdM4a0uds~U0Ko8UKRnqXBc0q5k88WVCl-hqO730aBNUAt-rBiEq-UBA4ZnQpQq3MknW2lzUA81I9gJZgRXNBUOIaw82bDUMtBLEm1R~gZBKdpIRjhJLoAOJggzYLuaObHCQsoBNj7FgFlki2hkKq3HbiPvgNs2wuvuAKKIVnBv7H-mjr-0eTBRMcSLjCAcIMI3fosTIGZE133pmBBPrYpBI9LBnkmbHdQv3CTomK4YiYqN-kowPLqEoSAis6zf93H4mnqm78q-F5Wl6C9im5HofWuwnPfndkvbMgj8s8ZiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenston High School administrators gave the board a detailed update on April 14 about the master-schedule process, the district’s new scheduling software and instructional changes intended to increase targeted intervention and literacy instruction.

The update: Mr. Gabriel (high-school staff member) said the district has shifted from its previous scheduling platform to Connect through the ESC of Northeast Ohio. Counselors held one-on-one scheduling meetings with students in grades 8–11 and staff are now consolidating student requests to build sections. Gabriel said the platform change, paired with a move toward some modified-block scheduling, expanded the time the team needed for conflict resolution. He said administrators plan to load courses, run conflict-resolution simulations, and “do our best to balance these conflicts” before releasing schedules in the coming weeks.

No New Instruction (NNI). Gabriel described NNI as a planned portion of certain class periods when teachers introduce no new content but provide targeted interventions, reteaching, enrichment or makeup work. In modified-block periods NNI might be roughly 15–20 minutes; in longer traditional blocks Gabriel estimated 25–30 minutes. He said NNI is intended for planned, data-driven interventions across all students in a class, enrichment for high-performing students and uses of platforms such as IXL for individualized practice.

Instructional supports and metrics. The principal emphasized use of baseline screening and digital tools (IXL) to prescribe individualized interventions, and said district leaders will review lesson design, differentiation, depth of knowledge and transitions in longer blocks. Gabriel said administrators will refine a walkthrough process to look for posted lesson goals, collaborative tasks and evidence of literacy practices aligned to the district’s science-of-reading work.

Other school operations items. Gabriel described orientation plans for incoming seventh graders, expanded student-leader roles in transition activities, mental-health awareness weeks, the senior project rollout, and the district’s attention to the state’s college-career-workforce-military readiness measures that will factor into the upcoming report card.

How the board will follow up. Administrators said they will continue conflict-resolution work and hoped to release schedules soon, while clarifying that the release date could not be guaranteed. Board members asked clarifying questions about whether NNI language and expectations are aligned across buildings; Gabriel said the district is working toward consistent implementation between grade bands.

Ending: The presentation walked the board through instructional goals and operational steps tied to the schedule change. Administrators asked trustees to expect further updates as schedule conflicts are resolved and as the district refines NNI expectations across the K–12 program.","High-school administrators told the board they are finalizing a new master schedule after moving to a new scheduling platform, conducting one-on-one counselor meetings for grades 8–11, and planning No New Instruction (NNI) periods and literacy-focused interventions for next year.",{"_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},6272035,"Students and parents urge Kenston to restore AP Chemistry after schedule changes",3463,3305000,6768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3&start=3305&end=6768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028263-adbfa5095102dd599ce3a2bcc9dcf0a3/thumbnail_3305000.jpg","/articles/6272035/Ohio/Students-and-parents-urge-Kenston-to-restore-AP-Chemistry-after-schedule-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272035-ae2438dad8833ae25b3dd229a4cb34a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447626&Signature=cw6beVJa5K2QmpcnSbZ9JnmsaNhevwyp4fzbzaO7CLen~ZDvBtJAjmex3rlH7dtYgUmCafAucVqjeuS0lb1c1T7rj8TC0bPpXDT4aCWGjVdD5-WCu-Fy29m75SYtVYnIpuuP09gVkTM2MB8F-1C~m6xPsIUj3ihgY58rKv2og5CQgltXAW0Bpof6oS4OvxTRP0KJCPHU~0ftYGO~MBXvAdBQ2SqqBMul5yb9fu6Y7qlLwrd-J5yIhwok1cE5alSOEeZj-qcU9Qx390lSSp4cwXgAzeMonXwK~VBS4tGdx0McMn59CFe9WbXKcUEVGDYf0kSYG1qa4JaeI9alvKc30A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenston Local School District parents and students urged the board on April 14 to reinstate Advanced Placement Chemistry after district scheduling changes put the class at risk, arguing the course is critical for students headed to STEM majors.

The concerns came during public comment after Kenston high school staff described a revised master-schedule process that moved course requests, counselor meetings and section-building later in the year. Parents and students said AP Chemistry—taught previously by a teacher with a record of strong AP scores—was dropped from the draft schedule and that available alternatives would not provide equivalent instruction or lab experience.

Why it matters: AP Chemistry can provide college credit, stronger preparation for first-year college chemistry and a competitive signal for selective college admissions. Speakers said losing the course risks lowering a district metric the state will use on this year’s report card and could affect students who planned their course sequences to include AP-level science.

Students and families described the impact. Corey Maneri, who identified himself as a parent, told the board that at least eight incoming seniors had planned to take AP Chemistry and that removing the course would “tremendously disservice” those students. Ryan Maneri, a student who said he plans to study engineering, noted that last year every student in the AP Chemistry class scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam. Ben Fink, another current or recent student, said he benefits from hands-on labs and told the board the two alternatives offered—an independent study in which students would be expected to self-teach while enrolled in another chemistry section, and college-concurrent-credit (CCP) at an outside campus—are not practical for many students.

Counseling and scheduling constraints. Mr. Gabriel, the high-school presenter, told the board the school is still finalizing the master schedule after moving to a new scheduling platform and conducting one-on-one counselor meetings for grades 8–11. He described limits created by section counts, course conflicts and an uncertain number of student requests; he said staff will run conflict-resolution simulations and aim to release schedules in the coming weeks. Gabriel said the district is “intentional” about placing singleton and enrichment courses to reduce conflicts but acknowledged there are difficult tradeoffs.

Students said they received mixed messages from counselors about whether they could sign up; a number of public commenters reported learning the class had been cut only after they had begun planning their senior year. Parents pressed for clearer communication and for the district to consider keeping the AP section because of demonstrated student success in the class and the limited, impractical alternatives.

District response and next steps. Dr. Willingham, who led the meeting’s administrative reports, told speakers the administration was listening and working on solutions. He and other administrators said they would follow up directly with students and families; no board vote or formal action about AP Chemistry was taken that night. Mr. Gabriel and building administrators were given responsibility to continue schedule simulations and to report back with any feasible options for offering the AP course.

Ending: Families and students asked the board for clear, prompt communication about whether AP Chemistry can be restored before schedules are finalized, stressing the impact on college preparation for a cohort of students who had planned sequences around the course.","Students, parents and several board members pressed Kenston Local School District leaders on April 14 after the district informed families that AP Chemistry would not be offered in next year’s schedule. Speakers said the change could harm college readiness and cited past AP Chemistry scores and inflexible scheduling alternatives.","actionData","errors"]

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