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Romali said the career center sponsors three middle‑school and three high‑school courses through a satellite effort and that about 1,500 students used those courses over the previous year. He encouraged district staff to contact the career center about creating additional satellite programs and noted the center is open to collaboration on course development.

Romali also highlighted student recognition and competitive results: “Two Bellbrook students, Maddie Swan and Tyler Gondek, placed fourth in the state in robotics and automation” at the 2025 SkillsUSA Ohio State championships, which he cited as evidence of the program’s quality.

He mentioned upcoming dates including senior recognition night on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nutter Center and that the last day of school is May 22. The presentation was informational; no board action was requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education Meeting, April 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Adam Romali of the Greene County Career Center presented on May 5 about satellite courses offered in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek schools; he reported roughly 1,500 student enrollments in the satellite programs districtwide and noted two Bellbrook students placed fourth at the SkillsUSA Ohio State championships in robotics and automation.","taxTitle","Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",38759,"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},6050502,"Board approves consent agenda and flexible supplemental MOU; hires middle‑school principal, new high‑school teacher",3165,3293000,6458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec&start=3293&end=6458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec/thumbnail_3293000.jpg","/articles/6050502/Ohio/Board-approves-consent-agenda-and-flexible-supplemental-MOU-hires-middleschool-principal-new-highschool-teacher","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050502-9fa065b11e3f893abe68089664469206/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737267&Signature=dBb5dlkkMT5FBSzsbUY7bGb1begeZ-th0mZbRPf7jAHQtzl8RAvl5p6OeEB4AI7ciLQPGhvuPRj38VTxbodiIBuEXE6goyLK1lDCtoXccZ0kIm637gan7Ki3dAhzR4ANxDXmbqojJtiTsSd1DcoryuXa4-x4ddMH~NbmXwt4uvKgPjgYBAwkIZlIjF8T7mYEHUclvlV8rrnzgWvwi7qcIFVTiCR1OXVBsL2c9NLX7c49SY7tiYoYZFv2BtRlPxWRq4Is811yJUkYMXIAF~5oBormHRFB9ICruCn3D06IdIfqbu6F~qCbwYaarMtESeaMcSZSufc7EKkiMQpu-~bsaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellbrook‑Sugarcreek Local School District board approved consent agenda personnel items, welcomed a new high‑school science hire and approved a memorandum of understanding that adds three flexible supplemental duty positions in the 2025–26 school year.

Superintendent Dr. Kozad announced hires and resignations included in the consent agenda; the board approved items 6a–6d and 6e (consent agenda) by roll call. The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Mrs. Dorn and seconded by Mrs. Anderson and passed by recorded vote.

Board member Mr. Haines introduced Kelly Savage, described as a nine‑year classroom teacher from Clinton‑Massey High School who will join the district as a high‑school science teacher.

The board also introduced Mr. Klein as the district’s new middle‑school principal; the superintendent said Klein previously served as assistant principal at the high school and at BCI and has middle‑school teaching experience. Mr. Klein addressed the board and said he would begin work preparing for next year immediately.

Separately, the board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Sherry Creek Education Association to add three flexible supplemental duty positions (two at the middle school and one at Stephen Bell Elementary) that the administration said will allow principals to assign stipends year‑to‑year for clubs or activities as student interest changes. The school will allocate one of the supplementals to the middle‑school chess club for at least the next two years.

The motion to approve the MOU was moved by Mrs. Dorn, seconded by Mrs. Anderson and passed on a roll call vote where each listed member voted yes; the board observed these are renewed items and would be re‑negotiated in future contract cycles.","The board approved routine personnel items by consent, welcomed Kelly Savage (high‑school science teacher) and introduced new middle‑school principal Mr. Klein; the board also approved a memorandum of understanding to add three flexible supplemental duty positions (two at the middle school, one at Stephen Bell).",{"_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},6050507,"Board authorizes negotiation on downtown Sherry Creek property; sale terms to be finalized later",1116,6308000,7424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec&start=6308&end=7424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec/thumbnail_6308000.jpg","/articles/6050507/Ohio/Board-authorizes-negotiation-on-downtown-Sherry-Creek-property-sale-terms-to-be-finalized-later","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050507-925126a85c9aaa6f59095e627a1d2bd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737267&Signature=dNhlyoRlVSwZdVuh6Ojt5KF4O6H7Vci1AmRdFvbpTc6wkZQ~hqvVTeMOvVU1HWf3dgQ26ux0GSbgOIktKftanal5SFSppaGZ1UlileqwjVdlniv5AM2i-ePlQV~ssrjFOp-8y9AaLVXWBBnPCjoY85MOXOId~YsHnWBTADWTFoF~4YPwZiGCcD~6~ib7FHBysfiw6LAF8RBH1Djg~j2He543tMJfm5iu17ZGZH3hYaCYW7zIUFYe~aOYvtMKCroB6gbZHEHBEbJHxAPLPIYrDgv1SWXuLPk2AT6X1fjmZGW6z6tW5NflG4rx0Q6uVTZjRqyvsSWwvuYwWK7aHkenYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellbrook‑Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education on May 5 authorized a team of three district representatives to negotiate terms with the City of Bellbrook — and in particular with the city's Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) — concerning the district’s surplus Sherry Creek downtown property.

Superintendent Dr. Kozad explained the district has engaged stakeholders and held community meetings since October to gather ideas for the multi‑building campus, which includes older structures, a one‑story building rented by a county ESC and third‑party tenants such as community groups. The property sits in a flood plain and carries long‑term maintenance liabilities that the district has been budgeting for but does not currently use for primary education.

Board members had previously narrowed options to two paths: auctioning the property (in whole or in parcels) or negotiating a sale to the city/CIC for redevelopment with community partners. Dr. Kozad said the city indicated it would only accept the liability if terms were favorable to the city, so a sale would require sufficiently advantageous conditions for the city to take on the buildings.

The motion as approved authorized three district representatives to negotiate terms and return to the board with a proposed transaction for final approval. Board Vice President Dorn moved the resolution and Mrs. Anderson seconded it. In the roll call, Mr. Kinsey recorded an abstention; three members voted yes and the motion passed.

Board members discussed community stewardship and identified local groups (including the Lions Club and other civic organizations) that had proposed community‑oriented uses; several trustees said they preferred a solution that keeps the property available for community use rather than simply selling to the highest bidder. Dr. Kozad said the district’s negotiating team would be prepared to seek protections for existing tenants and to discuss reasonable transition timelines during negotiations.

No price was approved in the May 5 action; the board limited the vote to negotiation authority and asked administration and counsel to return with specific terms for a later board vote.","After months of community outreach, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek board voted to authorize a three-person negotiating team to seek terms with the city and its Community Improvement Corporation for the downtown Sherry Creek campus. The board limited the motion to authorization to negotiate; final sale terms will return for board approval.",{"_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},6050511,"District outlines permanent-improvement projects; chiller replacements and parking work flagged as near-term costs",553,2430000,2983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec&start=2430&end=2983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6050511/Ohio/District-outlines-permanent-improvement-projects-chiller-replacements-and-parking-work-flagged-as-near-term-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050511-1c935951cd2c626924cb400b0f6fdae9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737267&Signature=mPBQnpKahL81hCC6bk-czxy6Gdqzt9Sv1IMHhrg9HIwe4UP1~iZ-N~DHvcK87f3C8-3Fkgq800E0AyeLLj6LdPLoFquMNI6~mLjINte5~XEARO5aty~2defCe1Wwc~lzE9ufVb-h-esgUeqA-I-g3yTctTO0-syBOaxfcZ88D8JUezYGvHsZBBpnXtyljgB1TtLm1dTNReBZ~q-CSnKhS7SG6p3jrhwX2uL5vPNeSZNUNavW0Blm5X-LXqKONV~rDs4TsiIHbXB1Nj8-Rq-2fHMtIU5VsJv~2rgn9RBu2p2BUZmuzQyGaB-8jXd0RJ9~vGZGxRI3hdgG1hw18w08Vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeff Eckley, the district’s manager of business, told the board the facilities and safety committees developed a multi-year list of permanent‑improvement projects the district plans to stage over several years to avoid exhausting the permanent‑improvement (PI) fund.

Eckley described projects already scheduled or starting this summer: a new maintenance truck and plow, a pedestrian walkway connecting the front and south lots and to the bike path, exterior paint and siding replacements, safety film on windows in “sensitive areas,” stadium updates, and resurfacing the lot in front of the St. Pierre Education Center to ease drop‑off traffic.

“Some of the other things coming out of our safety committee was the installation of safety film in our sensitive areas throughout the district. Make windows shatterproof so that if, say, a bad actor was trying to enter, this would slow them down and allow our students and staff to get to safe place,” Eckley said.

Eckley also noted larger mechanical replacements on the horizon: chillers at several buildings date to 2006 and may require replacement, and the high school has two older units; one chiller has been out of service for a year and bids are in progress. The district’s oldest administrative‑side HVAC unit was described as “30 plus years” old.

Board members and staff acknowledged the PI fund’s limits. Eckley said the district receives about $900,000 per year into the PI fund and cautioned that a single large expense — for example a $400,000–$500,000 chiller — can absorb much of annual funds. He described plans to time projects over a seven‑year horizon and to prioritize safety and traffic flow issues.

Eckley also summarized other improvements: upgrades to auditorium doors, a planned wrought‑iron fence and signage at the high school, playground work contingent on grants, and a resurfacing plan for other lots. He thanked facilities committee members and described coordination with principals and operations staff to sequence work.

The board asked clarifying questions about funding sources and whether projects would come from the general fund or the PI fund; Eckley and the superintendent said planned projects are expected to come from PI funds but would be timed to avoid exhausting yearly allocations. No formal vote was taken; the presentation was informational and intended to inform coming budget decisions.","Business manager Jeff Eckley presented a districtwide list of planned permanent-improvement projects including parking-lot resurfacing, safety film, stadium work and aging chillers; board discussed funding limits of the PI fund (~$900,000/year) and multi-year timing.",{"_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},6050516,"Stephen Bell highlights new assistant principal, PBIS progress and early reading gains",2571,1222000,3793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec&start=1222&end=3793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462352-1064581d292f03476f9dc6b032022fec/thumbnail_1222000.jpg","/articles/6050516/Ohio/Stephen-Bell-highlights-new-assistant-principal-PBIS-progress-and-early-reading-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050516-aa7d32f9c7c7c432f60e02f18254b602/orig.mp4?Expires=1770737267&Signature=UouoaI-gtIHuuJMCm6KCKv-OCxquGmwCOJ6B4vzCo85SPBWH0OzSUsW2vpF03vfj1JDCb6-bV5GKk1AuZe9U3-6Sx~qe3Cm~p0PGZtiZ2a~KLLMeQ91eLVfExVvBkvpTqaSR5bKZNEMFmVfXmMGcO-45zzDu5RcuYDoAJQJf2x5~ZEi536PU-h2-RnJHv3LqD4ps84I~FrN26bhVWQZUzrBV44yPOqJkT1fYWW10YJdKVFFnBR8OKfOaRBCcD04P4TmhYdxMXAA-ljNZvG3MQ3eMJBGBW1wDVwPo9ituQLmdilN7NeKFOOERt3nls8gEqkdfdK1xoCuWYko98eTxnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stephen Bell Elementary Principal Ginger Keaton told the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education on May 5 that adding an assistant principal, expanding positive behavior supports and launching a new K–5 English language arts program have coincided with unusually strong early-grade results.

“The students and the staff, and I know the staff would agree, we’ve all benefited from having another administrator in the building,” Keaton said, describing the first-year role of Assistant Principal Heather Hebrink. Teachers and students gave examples ranging from more visible morning coverage to an expanded PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program.

The changes include a PBIS tier‑1 system with a daily “check-in, check-out” routine, a golden‑ticket store and an expanded “Soar Shop” that now offers experience-based rewards. Rachel Barker, a second‑grade teacher, described how classroom teams use collective ticket drives to teach cooperation: “It opens up that conversation for that focus 3 language of, you know, could you spare 5 tickets so that the whole class can benefit.”

Staff also described a new sensory room used for short breaks and adaptive physical‑education activities, a kindergarten kickoff event to ease new students’ transitions, and an effort to keep primary class sizes small. Jennifer Huff, the kindergarten representative on the building team, said the school had 10 first‑grade teachers this year, which reduced class sizes and let teachers “reach those small groups of students.”

Teachers and Keaton credited the district’s recent investments in curriculum and foundations programs for academic progress. Keaton said the school’s kindergarten cohort “made it over the line” this year; kindergarten, first and second grades are now rated “high growth, high achievement” on the school’s internal indicator. Keaton also noted the district-funded Wit & Wisdom ELA materials had been a “heavy lift” but appear to be contributing to improved decoding and writing.

Keaton and staff tied those instructional and behavioral efforts to school culture activities such as a “fun run” fundraiser and an expanded role for parent volunteers and cafeteria staff in PBIS events. Keaton said the fun run had helped fund field trips and other student experiences and encouraged board members to attend the May 8 event.

The presentation closed with an outline of next‑year goals: sustaining check-in/check-out routines, building a tier‑2 support team and piloting small social‑skills groups for students who need targeted intervention.

The board did not take formal action on the presentation items; the segment was informational.","Principal Ginger Keaton and Stephen Bell teachers told the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek school board the addition of an assistant principal, new PBIS tiers, sensory supports and adoption of the Wit & Wisdom ELA curriculum helped kindergarten reach school-level growth and achievement benchmarks for the first time.","actionData","errors"]

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Greene County Career Center highlights satellite courses and SkillsUSA placements

Board approves consent agenda and flexible supplemental MOU; hires middle‑school principal, new high‑school teacher

Board authorizes negotiation on downtown Sherry Creek property; sale terms to be finalized later

District outlines permanent-improvement projects; chiller replacements and parking work flagged as near-term costs

Stephen Bell highlights new assistant principal, PBIS progress and early reading gains