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Doctor Gary Augan and Superintendent Murphy presented certificates to staff members who completed Orton-Gillingham training, a specialized, multimodal literacy method used in small-group instruction for students with decoding difficulties. The staff members named were Catherine Fairclough, Gabrielle Dendinger, Jennifer Lane and Diane Scott. Administration described Orton‑Gillingham certification as a lengthy process that included intensive training, lessons planning, video review and data collection.

The board also honored three community partners for long-standing support: OMH Sports Agency (represented by owner Oliver Hartman), the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County (represented by Leslie Schneider) and Fayette Bank (represented by John Ferguson, vice president). Administration said Hartman has donated warm-ups, camp fees and gear for athletics; the Boys and Girls Club provides after‑school and summer programming that serves a high percentage of Marion students (88% during the school year and 83% during summer, administration reported); and Fayette Bank has sponsored athletics, stadium renovation and athlete-recognition programs for decades.

Why it matters: administration said these staff credentials expand the district's ability to support students with literacy needs and the community partners provide programs and funding that extend student opportunities beyond the classroom.

Ending: Superintendent Murphy thanked staff and partners and closed the recognition portion of the superintendent's report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marion City Schools Board of Education 5/29/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 29 meeting, the board recognized four staff members for completing Orton-Gillingham training and honored three community partners — OMH Sports Agency, Boys & Girls Club of Marion County and Fayette Bank — for ongoing support to students and athletics.","taxTitle","Marion City Schools, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",60273,"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},6222333,"Board approves gym painting, seal coat, playground replacement and software services contracts",237,4274000,4511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320&start=4274&end=4511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320/thumbnail_4274000.jpg","/articles/6222333/Ohio/Board-approves-gym-painting-seal-coat-playground-replacement-and-software-services-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222333-53b109a39432d153721d42758aaac0ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433086&Signature=nIcCAXOO-5JVdcxjpHHAvmPAGtPEa1TPHdz6QG5QHXr-Yzc7iYa~n4GXioIVPAqvQrcPdcGuZ4d8WCvbVT~X9IrYSLiWbTSE9~T0svy~oQzgiqNzk5HTeAS8FCo-~NUInhHPbo4rArrTzALuHL~HoeH1pRIB3CaJK8DFcA0efZ5T1nKqeQVrrZBc-peQERNE3RwKnzV12ai3y1oQ4eCDw-ps10h92y~JhJ4rLF2mFPB6pRU3R3oXknu-5JDdKc4KW1jo73mP7A0mw0e31qsU0y395eHjQZvVedSYW2IWqcLQMcWG9khBH4dOVxSLSxlYemn8~5jLCBBuxc60m0Uq3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marion City Schools Board of Education on May 29 authorized a set of vendor agreements covering facility maintenance, playground replacement and student-information services.

The board approved an estimate from Robert Behney Construction to paint Grant Middle School's main and auxiliary gymnasiums for $29,004.50. Administration said the work would use school colors and asked the board to authorize the estimate.

The board approved Professional Pavement Services to perform asphalt seal coating at Grant Middle School stadium, parking lots and stadium asphalt; administration described the work as routine maintenance with a best-practice schedule of seal-coating every three to five years and an estimate in the mid-$30,000 range.

The board also approved a replacement playground at Hays Elementary from GameTime. Administration presented an estimate just over $100,000; the principal selected larger, color-matching equipment, and the cost was included in this year's budget.

Finally the board approved a master service agreement with Meta Solutions for fiscal and student-information systems, EMIS reporting, library services and purchasing COOP membership for the 2025–26 year. Administration described this as an annual software/membership agreement and noted the budgeted price around $90,000.

All four contracts were presented as estimates, listed on the agenda and were approved by roll call; the administration said the items were budgeted for the current fiscal year.

Ending: The board authorized the administration to finalize agreements and proceed with scheduled work; no additional financing was requested beyond budgeted amounts.","The Marion City Schools board approved vendor agreements for facilities and technology: gym painting ($29,004.50), stadium and lot seal coating (~$35,000), a new playground at Hays Elementary (just over $100,000) and a Meta Solutions annual services agreement (~$90,000). All contracts were presented as estimates and budgeted.",{"_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},6222338,"Staff and former students tell board nonrenewal of Harding principal and experience-crediting raise community concerns",384,3632000,4016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320&start=3632&end=4016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320/thumbnail_3632000.jpg","/articles/6222338/Ohio/Staff-and-former-students-tell-board-nonrenewal-of-Harding-principal-and-experience-crediting-raise-community-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222338-7d2640fbaa4c9b5db7c21891964683cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433086&Signature=UxLVZvI23RP8lcYfnpCmEg6CtnYn9nW4EvS3mvgsBqPtyC871dodA-EGurq2D~nC2foimhwjTl~JAyOtRQahNW9Z0yWIXFLlSOb2msAOMCYpO5jLLCa4KGdSvVr-5F7DpZ~mL8RklvGUaKgNCP6vOCeFfOiNbBWhv3z0x4XnH1y2szwOlc2-YcBCwgdyCychHRJ7C8QpKXU4vNNRYp9IgkFA2RVMlLlM0WfTcLdkbuc-qUJzayY4Ld3LJ4RcCMhmxKUEGVPACPzsYYOcP5QF2-IE1B3d5i0ahcZHMI9TWZ98kzkd1SPwfHm-Hr5jPRJgvktEK7FQcn5TcSx-skdRiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 29 Marion City Schools board meeting, two speakers used the public-comment period to criticize the board's decision not to renew the high school principal's contract and to seek clarity on how the district credits out‑of‑state experience for teacher placement and retirement bonuses.

Christina Moody, who identified herself as an SEL SLC intervention specialist at Harding, told the board she had asked about crediting out-of-state experience and said she was disappointed after a colleague who later was hired for the same position received 15 years of out‑of‑state credit while she had been offered fewer years. Moody said she had begun moving to Marion and was concerned about inconsistent treatment. \"I have worked very hard in my position,\" Moody said, describing student academic growth and reduced discipline problems under her work.

Anthony Azaria, who identified himself as a former student and staff member, criticized the board's nonrenewal of the high school principal. \"He brought stability, vision, and a heart to a school that has seen far too much turnover,\" Azaria said. He said turnover damages trust, momentum and student achievement and urged the board to value consistent leadership and investment in staff.

The meeting record shows no board action during public comment; both speakers used the public forum to ask for explanation and express concern. Superintendent Murphy noted earlier that the district will act according to policies and employment processes; the public record does not include additional detail about personnel decisions beyond speakers' remarks.

Why it matters: public commenters framed the issues as matters of staff retention, equitable treatment and leadership continuity at Harding High School. Moody referenced a district policy that allows the board discretion to accept up to 15 years of out-of-state experience; she said Ohio law states no years must be credited, and that the district's practice felt inconsistent in her case.

Ending: The board did not take action in public session on the personnel concerns; the community members asked for further clarification and reiterated the district's stated commitment to staff investment.","Two public commenters — an intervention specialist and a former student–staff member — criticized the board's nonrenewal of the high school principal and questioned inconsistent crediting of out-of-state experience for staff. They urged the board to consider staff investment and leadership continuity.",{"_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},6222343,"Harding High DECA students win gold-level SBE, present ICDC experience to school board",507,1187000,1694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320&start=1187&end=1694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320/thumbnail_1187000.jpg","/articles/6222343/Ohio/Harding-High-DECA-students-win-gold-level-SBE-present-ICDC-experience-to-school-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222343-7dd6e463a5db2dfc738d519fcb426ffa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433086&Signature=TXgaLIerf91VsyEujzqu30ghE7-c0wbZZJrIPly7P7eDZm5faLiVQwbIaIy0C6If4isIxzlmqs2WI9UTfRy-g69poDlNykVhnDD2WDe8nfUFQ~3UJqD6ODiX0iUUpIDoFrTq8RUbDx22iTTFnFteQYVVAX~q4kV1RWAR8V-jY5N8nLkZNuwUmf~J~a6h3iF4WNUoetuL1PQ59wIVowwjLNlFUFgQIwB3o~Zv58a7ihAIpktcudokQqGamrUAFPjdwYjNIqqj3oHKvtTLj80mIWzukptNWATr4ABL2aSr7RyrW9zUmYt4AR6GGlh94JItNY4X4Jrvz-WEOvEpwMQw3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two Harding High School DECA students, Lydia Price and Angie Reyes, presented the DECA chapter's growth and experiences at the Marion City Schools board meeting on May 29, highlighting leadership development, a gold certification for the school's student-run coffee shop and participation at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC).

Price and Reyes described DECA as Distributive Education Clubs of America and explained the range of competitive events, chapter campaigns and academies that qualify students to attend ICDC. Price said the chapter sent 41 students to the district conference this year, with 22 advancing to the state level and six qualifying for ICDC; three students attended the international conference in Orlando.

The presentations emphasized the Harding Brew coffee shop, a certified student-run enterprise (SBE). Price said the Harding Brew achieved gold certification this year — the highest SBE level — and that only 51 SBEs worldwide and 21 from Ohio reached gold status. \"We were lucky to be one of those 21 chapters,\" Price said.

DECA adviser Olivia Davis described classroom logistics: student officers run operations, manage social media, keep books and handle requisitions, and the SBE gives students hands-on experience with finance and operations. Board members praised the program's doubled student participation since 2022 and noted short-term benefits such as improved presentation confidence, time management and leadership skills. President Weibling commended the students for their effort and told them \"you earned it. You were good. You were great.\"

Why it matters: board members said DECA offers career and technical education experience, supports workforce readiness and increases student engagement. Assistant Superintendent Hanger introduced the students and said the district intends to regularly invite student groups to report on trips and programs.

Ending: The board thanked the students, and the superintendent said the presentation would be a model for future student reports to the board.","DECA students Lydia Price and Angie Reyes presented their chapter's growth and achievements, including a gold certification for their student-run coffee shop (Harding Brew) and participation at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC). Board members praised increased student participation and leadership development.",{"_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},6222348,"Marion City Schools board approves five-year forecast as district warns state funding uncertainty could cut reserves",905,2701000,3606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320&start=2701&end=3606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609973-6607d880f83935ba9a8dc76fce2ba320/thumbnail_2701000.jpg","/articles/6222348/Ohio/Marion-City-Schools-board-approves-five-year-forecast-as-district-warns-state-funding-uncertainty-could-cut-reserves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222348-f5554d7b26361ed93214c67a15173681/orig.mp4?Expires=1770433086&Signature=NCBv1YenLNVaVJEL3-1NaB2-XxjgPBv87XqLXccLc132FfRJu3QpaVK8KYse5vqiZOhVKzCONtAGOcL2mkyXTvjZbn6pd1YNhrBu7WlBbS2Zw3o3pF~mXmNyXsDSMaPgchC9DMd2P6~U5uuDNN6Hxh0y2-DuuaMx17NzKcwTtdgJH~kSaA5QZOfqqMk9dHvufqa6bCA4VVRpiOjWm0B4dTiAo3hkKtpEIC~4aXnQr-u-~CYQJyeLrIzTNxJpvrf1rzdpGaue2MBYO6NrvVBtpw7l32IqBAB47g8sEznTbO-555gLpdiPzcJh-A-rhemKkoyKXsXe03zRRFtC70ZAvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion City Schools' Board of Education on May 29 approved the district's five-year financial forecast, which projects ongoing deficit spending and warns that pending state action on district cash balances could materially change the picture.

Treasurer Miss Carter told the board the district is \"deficit spending,\" but said the district's cash balance currently keeps it \"in a pretty good place.\" Carter said Marion is about 77% funded by the state, 18% locally and 5% from other revenue sources, and that personnel costs represent roughly 80% of expenditures.

The forecast presented reductions to projected state revenue totaling about $2.7 million over the five-year outlook and cumulative expenditure reductions of roughly $8 million compared with the November forecast. Carter said the district had reduced some personnel costs, and that health-insurance increases were smaller than projected this year.

Why it matters: board members and staff said the district's near-term operating capacity depends heavily on state decisions. Carter and board members discussed pending proposals in the Ohio General Assembly that would cap how much a district can hold in cash reserves; if a 30% cap were imposed, the district would need to transfer roughly $4 million out of its general fund into other permitted funds, Carter said.

Board discussion focused on state policy uncertainty and the legacy of one-time federal pandemic funding. Board member Longer noted that ESSER funds (federal pandemic relief) had increased district cash in recent years and that many districts added positions paid from those one-time dollars; Carter said districts nationwide are now adjusting staff and services as that funding ends.

The board voted to approve the forecast as presented. President Weibling called the roll; all voting members supported the motion.

What the forecast shows: under the current assumptions, Carter said the district would exhaust its cash by 2029 if no further changes are made. She emphasized that the forecast is sensitive to decisions by the state legislature and to the outcome of an upcoming levy renewal. Carter said she will update the board monthly and amend the forecast in November when state and levy outcomes are clearer.

The board did not take additional action beyond adopting the forecast; several members urged constituents to contact legislators with informed data about potential impacts on local schools.

Ending: Treasurer Carter and Superintendent Murphy told the board they will continue fiscal monitoring and report changes to revenue assumptions as the legislature and levy timelines evolve.","The Marion City Schools Board of Education approved a five-year financial forecast showing deficit spending and potential reductions tied to state-level proposals to cap district cash balances. Treasurer presented enrollment, revenue composition and projected reductions; board approved the forecast unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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