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\"Graduation is scheduled right now for Tuesday, May 13. The ceremony will begin at 07:30,\" Blevins said, adding that doors will open at 05:45 and that the district will announce by the end of the day on Monday, May 12, if weather forces a pivot to Wednesday, May 14, at the same time and location.

Blevins told trustees that the Ohio Department of Education has updated its required list for approved preschool curricula and the district has a consent-agenda item to adopt a new curriculum aligned with the science of reading. She said approving the curriculum at this meeting allows teachers to train over the summer: \"we are now required to change our preschool curriculum to make sure it's off of the approved list.\"

The board approved the consent agenda by roll call (Doctor Kopas, President Matthews, Mister Sprague and Mister Davidson voted yes). The superintendent said the approval will let staff use the summer to \"wrestle and wrangle and make that curriculum their own\" in preparation for the coming school year.

The board later voted to adjourn into executive session; administration noted that no further board action was anticipated after the executive session.

Discussion vs. decision: The graduation schedule and weather contingency were informational; the preschool curriculum adoption was part of the consent agenda and was approved by the board's consent vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hamilton City School District Board of Education Meeting 5-8-25","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Ms. Blevins told the board when graduation is scheduled and the district's weather contingency; the board approved a consent-item adoption of a new preschool curriculum aligned to state requirements so teachers can train over the summer.","taxTitle","Hamilton City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38348,"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},6241597,"Hamilton City fine arts director details auditorium upgrades, student showcases and technical needs",1713,2409071,4122650,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255358-2d15bb2a705da5556cbd9ec4b850c480&start=2409&end=4122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255358-2d15bb2a705da5556cbd9ec4b850c480/thumbnail_2409071.jpg","/articles/6241597/Ohio/Hamilton-City-fine-arts-director-details-auditorium-upgrades-student-showcases-and-technical-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241597-0be5448f2f6b606f874f0f06719f3df1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770855223&Signature=f9jmlD8JQvSDGbKd-5hb-SN3MqK47HEic4Ea1dj1CX0hBREMjtZ71GnNF-aL7VHVDppon4P6gKPoiaIePspk4IrSt5BBc1rRNUEgys~wcUYPkdzrjBm51lmZ4GV-pUTAh6dRHoX6UnYUNJcyqFKUm3agGSDBypMxV1uO2BQN9m6r5D1Emxz8rYpNuJlhZy5wkUfRVvW2MSIebKQglK4bDdQya-6QvQoGVWZsCAJ53wEs5HOFsNsxxCIpbgp4Oi68UpYvzQ7ralK3XOY~vCMOrMcTH783b3iq42SmIcuCBcFUT9mXmEWx4BYTy2hTQCekAu9An-yt15~zXHQqQIgOsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wendy Spurlock, Hamilton City's fine arts director, told the board the district has upgraded high-school stage infrastructure and Garfield Auditorium lighting, displayed student work from multiple programs and outlined technical needs to broaden performance options.

\"We first needed a new stage at the high school. It's well overdue and we have this fabulous stage,\" Spurlock said, describing the stage and lighting work and citing local theater standards used during planning. She noted student projects — murals, photography exhibits at the Fenton Center, 3D and metals art, ceramics, and T-shirt printing — and highlighted several ensembles: marching band (qualified for state), jazz ensembles, acappella group Anharmonics, and multiple show-choir achievements.

Spurlock requested audiovisual upgrades to expand creative staging: a short-throw rear projector and a suitable screen (she called the right screen \"sort of like an opaque shower curtain\") or an LED wall, and she said those elements would allow rear projection and flying set pieces without casting front-stage shadows. \"I need you to look at the pictures and understand that they're more versatile,\" she said, explaining why the equipment matters for performances.

She also raised rehearsal-space constraints and joined the athletics director in noting a long-term multipurpose building would serve many programs. Spurlock said she became director in January of last year.

Discussion vs. decision: The presentation was informational. Board members thanked Spurlock and the fine arts staff; trustees described the program's growth and community value but made no formal funding commitments or motions at the meeting.

The board complimented student accomplishments and encouraged continued community partnerships and local showcasing of performances.","Fine arts director Wendy Spurlock presented auditorium upgrades, student exhibits and competition results, and requested a short-throw rear projector or LED screen and long-term rehearsal space; the board praised the program.",{"_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},6241602,"Hamilton City athletics director reports $65,000 raised, outlines events and facilities priorities",1596,42555,1638940,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255358-2d15bb2a705da5556cbd9ec4b850c480&start=42&end=1638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255358-2d15bb2a705da5556cbd9ec4b850c480/thumbnail_42555.jpg","/articles/6241602/Ohio/Hamilton-City-athletics-director-reports-65000-raised-outlines-events-and-facilities-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241602-d37d9dab0c1b92a91d84cebe97ad2099/orig.mp4?Expires=1770855223&Signature=QYxaw5CqxqW0w6zacV8VYBSDxMuYcJzCKv3cP7P5q2wM77aUjhdSYt4vAuGZxNqjnHgSr8rbbK073v9OjsJd4mDWZMo38tg0aZaH4Trh3XubYLUFY~lzRUoVp4ySpHrYyfZxYQceHVDODq0SadDpOPk-mhHaBq8xfPBNAqhV3eSYjTugcOfPnCRELLN8XVHYkfZiRosgpdTIon8Nl5MxIPB4CyMLJ-FFS~C5HP8GePW-x9I3rKzQN8IYhzJLQNruch~3O9d~Q859-J5PBMqNSJ2d4el0BN28LyVO9haR24CzyTUe2n~wpsIgiZ9TknnvS8msh999H7qX53gHN8OWdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missy Harvey, the district's athletics leader, told the Hamilton City Board that teams and coaches produced a year of milestone results and community support, and she urged continued investment in facilities and alumni outreach.

Harvey said the district's teams \"fundraised over $65,000 this year to help support and offset expenses for their teams\" and listed several program highlights and upcoming events, including the Healthy Hamilton Neighborhood Games (June 1'14, finals on June 14) and a multi-venue River Get Down festival in July with 33 bands. \"If anybody wants to volunteer, we're looking for volunteers,\" she said.

The update emphasized competitive and academic accomplishments. Harvey noted Coach Steve Heckman reached 450 career wins and Emily Schopacher reached 400 career strikeouts. The district recorded six track records at the Blue Heaven Track Meet (32 teams participated), had multiple state qualifiers, and placed 11 student-athletes among the top 21 academically. Harvey also said \"we had over a 50 athletes that have over a 3 GPA.\" Board members repeatedly praised the focus on academics and community partnerships.

Harvey described program supports and near-term priorities: expanded recognition programs (athlete/team/coaches of the week), post-season surveys for program improvement, an alumni database she aims to launch by the end of next year and continued emphasis on fundraising. She told the board, \"We are gonna start an alumni database. I hope to have that fully functional by the end of next year\" so the district can share updates and build community connections.

On facilities, Harvey said a long-term multipurpose building remains a goal: \"Long term, my goal of a building is kind of, you know, it's one of those I'm always gonna put on there. Don't know that it's gonna happen during my time, but I truly do believe that it is one of those important things that I hope that the board continues to recognize.\" Board members acknowledged the need but did not take formal action.

Discussion vs. decision: The athletics presentation was informational; the board expressed appreciation, asked questions, and made no formal directive or vote tied to the athletics update.

The board moved on after the presentation; no athletics-specific funding or policy decisions were taken at the meeting.","At a Hamilton City Board meeting, the district's athletics director reviewed this year's team achievements and fundraising ($65,000), previewed summer events and volunteer needs, and urged the board to continue support for a multipurpose facility and alumni outreach.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent sets graduation contingency plan; board approves new preschool curriculum on consent agenda

Hamilton City fine arts director details auditorium upgrades, student showcases and technical needs

Hamilton City athletics director reports $65,000 raised, outlines events and facilities priorities