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The work addresses projects the district had planned since June and examples include completion of phase 3 and 4 of the high‑school roof, a multi‑phase resurfacing of the high‑school parking lot and new lighting in parking‑lot islands. The superintendent said completing the roof in one combined effort was made possible by a “next pipeline” settlement and available interest earnings that allowed the district to move forward on the remaining phases in a single contract (the superintendent described the overall roof work as “well over $2,200,000”).

The nut graf: District leaders said the summer projects were intended to reduce future maintenance cycles and improve safety and community use. Work included pavement grinding and sealing of the high‑school lot, replacement of deteriorated middle‑school sidewalks used by community walkers, lighting upgrades and the installation of drainage features to address standing water near athletic areas.

Details and supporting points

- Roofs: The superintendent reported all five district buildings, including the horticulture building, now have roofs addressed in the recent capital work. He said the combined cost for the high‑school roof phases completed this summer was roughly $2,200,000. He thanked the board for approving the work.

- Parking lot and lighting: The district combined previously planned phases of high‑school parking‑lot repairs; the superintendent said the work included grinding, repaving and new parking‑lot islands with rock to reduce mowing. New lighting poles were added in the lot and island areas.

- Sidewalks and campus areas: Middle‑school sidewalks that had become cracked were replaced; the superintendent said one lap of the updated middle‑school loop approaches 400 yards and that community members use the route for walking. Concrete change orders tied to summer paving were later approved by the board (see actions).

- Playground and donors: The superintendent said new playground equipment was installed at Marlboro (described in the packet as a donor project) with four anonymous donors and one donor described as a business/individual supporting the work. The superintendent estimated the play structure itself could cost about $120,000 (estimate provided by superintendent) and said the district covered routine mulch replacement. He characterized the playground work as no direct cost to the district other than mulch and final acceptance on the next agenda for formal recognition.

- Athletic site repairs: The district addressed drainage for the softball batting‑cage/parking area by reconnecting drain tile to the pond and replacing broken drain tile to reduce standing water. The cross‑country course received work to meet safety/accessibility rules the superintendent said had been enforced in recent years.

- Asbestos abatement in cafeteria: During roof work crews discovered the cafeteria floor materials required removal. The superintendent said crews opened tile and found asbestos beneath; the district decided to abate the entire cafeteria to meet legal requirements. The superintendent gave the abatement cost as $35,600 and said the abatement is complete; replacement of new flooring or tile was described as a separate follow‑up expense.

Board action and procurement notes

- At the meeting the board approved several concrete change orders tied to summer paving and repairs: middle‑school concrete sidewalk $10,890; middle‑school “black hole” base $7,200; board office entrance concrete $2,587; concrete walk to middle‑school door No. 5 $18,977. Those change orders were moved and passed by roll call.

Why this matters

The projects touch daily student and community use areas — roofs, parking, sidewalks, playgrounds, cafeterias and athletic facilities — and the district reported using a mix of capital‑project funds, pipeline proceeds and donor support to complete work. The superintendent noted some work (playground equipment) was donor funded and other items required board approval of change orders and budget revisions.

What’s next

District staff said several items remain for follow up, including final invoicing on capital projects and replacement flooring in the cafeteria; the superintendent said the donation acceptance for the playground will be brought to a future board agenda for formal recognition.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article

Superintendent (unnamed), Burlington Local School District — presented the superintendent’s report and described costs and project status.
Mister Josh Hagen — board member (participated in votes and questions).
Miss Kathy Krepko — board member (participated in votes and questions).
Miss Karen Humphreys — board member (participated in votes and questions).
Mister Mark Ryan — board member (participated in votes and questions).
Annie Leibancus — landscaping crew lead (referenced in landscaping/grounds discussion).

Authorities referenced in the transcript

- \"Provide code 1 2 1.22 g 5\" — referenced at the start of the meeting in the executive‑session motion (transcript text as stated by the board; no additional statute name provided).

Actions (formal approvals and votes)

- Approved concrete change orders totaling four items (see amounts above); roll‑call votes recorded as Yes from board members present.

Clarifying details

- Roof project cost: superintendent stated about $2,200,000 to complete phases 3 and 4 in one contract.
- Playground donors: four anonymous donors plus one business/individual; district to place donation acceptance on future agenda.
- Asbestos abatement cost: $35,600; superintendent reported abatement completed.
- Middle‑school lap length: roughly 400 yards per lap (superintendent).

Proper names

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Provenance

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Salience

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Lede: The board voted to approve foreign‑exchange students as listed in exhibit B and approved the band’s out‑of‑state trip to Orlando, Fla., scheduled for April 6–2026 (as presented in exhibit F); the superintendent said additional student names may be added before finalization.

Nut graf: Student travel approvals are routine and were placed on the consent agenda with supporting exhibits; the superintendent said this is the district’s annual band trip and that exchange‑student paperwork was included in the board packet.

Details

- Foreign‑exchange students: The superintendent asked the board to approve the students listed in exhibit B and noted two students were from Spain and Germany; he said one more was expected to be added in the coming week.

- Band trip: The board approved the annual high‑school band trip to Orlando, Fla., in April 2026; the superintendent said the trip is an annual event and was presented with the required exhibit and travel paperwork.

- Fall out‑of‑state field trip: The board also approved a fall out‑of‑state field trip shown in exhibit F (details in packet).

Actions

- Board approved foreign‑exchange students and the band trip by roll call.

Speakers

Superintendent — presented the items and noted the exhibits and possible addition to the exchange roster.
Board members Josh Hagen, Kathy Krepko, Karen Humphreys and Mark Ryan — voted to approve the items.

Clarifying details

- Band trip dates: April 6 (year cited as 2026 in packet); described as the district’s annual trip.
- Exchange students: Two students specifically referenced as from Spain and Germany; one additional student expected to be added.

Proper names

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Provenance

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Nut graf: Board members approved the amendment by roll call after the superintendent explained the staffing model remains effectively the same for daily coverage; the district said this is an MOU change, not a price change.

Other personnel actions and substitute rates

- Substitute pay: The board approved a county substitute rate of $110, a preferred substitute rate of $130 and a newly added long‑term substitute rate of $150. The superintendent explained long‑term subs are expected to take on greater responsibilities (planning and grading) and may be paid at the higher long‑term rate for multi‑week assignments.

- Personnel motions: The board consented to routine personnel items: one certified resignation, two classified resignations, three supplemental resignations, certified and classified hires (including tutors and paraprofessionals), a long‑term substitute hire for Eric Tanner (horticulture), and appointments for the 2025–26 school year. The superintendent said there were no July staff vacancies that month and summarized staffing and cost‑savings from prior years.

Why this matters

Health‑service coverage at schools affects daily health services for students; the MOU change preserves daily nursing presence while simplifying staffing. Substitute pay changes affect budgeted personnel costs and the district’s ability to recruit substitutes for daily and long‑term assignments.

Actions

- Board approved the amended health‑department MOU (single nurse coverage) with no price change; roll‑call votes recorded as Yes from board members present.
- Board approved substitute pay rates for 2025–26 and the personnel consent agenda.

Speakers

Superintendent — explained the MOU change and summarized personnel movements and staff‑replacement savings over recent years.
Board members Josh Hagen, Kathy Krepko, Karen Humphreys and Mark Ryan — participated in votes.

Clarifying details

- Health‑department MOU: change from two nurses (split days) to one nurse; hours and cost unchanged per superintendent.
- Substitute rates (2025–26): county substitute $110; preferred substitute $130; long‑term substitute $150.
- Personnel summary: one certified resignation; two classified resignations; three supplemental resignations; various hires and appointments including a long‑term sub for horticulture (Eric Tanner).

Proper names

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Searchable tags

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Provenance

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Salience

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Lede: District staff presented the annual bus‑route schedule and told the board the routes for 2025–26 are three fewer than last year; the board approved the routes by roll call. The district said driver retirements and route consolidations are among the reasons for the reduction.

Nut graf: Transportation staff will submit the required pupil‑transportation counts to the Department of Education and Workforce and said families will receive route‑assignment messaging before school starts.

Details

- Routes and ridership: The superintendent said the district is three routes smaller than last year and asked the transportation coordinator (Sherry, referenced in the meeting) to absorb or eliminate three routes; staff noted the district must submit an annual count to the Department of Education and Workforce showing how many students ride buses.

- Parent notifications: The district will send automated messages to parents showing assigned bus numbers and estimated pick‑up and drop‑off windows; the superintendent said families should receive rough times within about two weeks of the meeting and final times after routes are finalized.

- Transportation‑in‑lieu: The board approved transportation‑in‑lieu amounts for 2025–26 as directed by the Department of Education and Workforce; the transcript recorded the figure as $607.15 per eligible student for the year.

Why this matters

Bus routing affects students’ daily commutes and staffing requirements; district staff said the route reduction reflects retirements and an effort to remain cost‑effective. Transportation‑in‑lieu payments affect families and district budget planning where parents opt for payment instead of district bus service.

Actions

- Board approved the 2025–26 bus routes as presented; roll‑call votes recorded as Yes from board members present.
- Board approved the transportation and in‑lieu agreements for 2024–25/2025–26 school years consistent with state guidance.

Speakers

Superintendent — presented and explained route changes and parent notification plans.
Sherry (transportation coordinator, referenced) — cited as the staff member handling route adjustments (did not speak on the record in the transcript excerpts).
Board members Josh Hagen, Kathy Krepko, Karen Humphreys and Mark Ryan — voted to approve the routes and agreements.

Clarifying details

- Number of routes reduced: 3 routes removed compared with the previous year (superintendent statement).
- Transportation in lieu amount (2025–26): $607.15 (per Department of Education and Workforce figure reported in meeting).
- Parent notification: automated messaging will provide approximate pick‑up and drop‑off windows, with more precise times once the school year begins.

Proper names

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Searchable tags

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Provenance

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Salience

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Lede: The district reported a total fund cash balance of $13,714,028.55 at the end of July and approved revisions that include a planned transfer of $1,872,750 in pipeline proceeds and retirement‑fund transfers, additions to general fund spending to match the five‑year forecast, and new allocations for special‑education costs and utilities.

Nut graf: The revisions are intended to reflect recent receipts (including pipeline settlement proceeds) and to cover expected costs for special education, utilities and ongoing capital projects; the treasurer said some funds remain encumbered to finish capital work and cautioned the food‑service fund may need a transfer later in the year.

Key figures and changes cited by the treasurer

- Total fund cash balance (July): $13,714,028.55.
- General fund cash (July): $10,560,866.86.
- Capital projects (070) cash balance after July spend: $952,720.01, with $918,440 in encumbered payables remaining for projects.
- Planned transfer from pipeline/retirement proceeds: $1,872,750 (to capital and retirement balances as discussed).
- Budget additions: $659,888 to align general fund with forecast; $138,813 added for utilities (timing of FY25 expenses paid in July); special‑education additions including $122,357 for one directly billed student plus $4,000 for transportation and $39,871 tied to a recently approved agreement; about $130,000 additional tuition for placements in Stark County learning centers and special schools.
- Permanent improvement fund increase: $400,000; capital projects fund increase: $34,271.
- Food services: treasurer warned the cafeteria (food‑service) fund may require a transfer later in the year, noting prior federal COVID relief had temporarily inflated balances in earlier years.
- Amounts issued in checks for July: approximately $724,000.
- Audit engagement: the board approved an agreement to compile annual financial statements and noted the audit agreement cost of $14,400 (estimated 180 hours of work).

Discussion and context

The treasurer walked the board through line‑by‑line revisions, explaining timing differences (expenses paid in July for FY25), grant allocations recently released by the state and special‑education placements that will drive additional tuition and transportation costs. The superintendent and finance director (referred to in discussion as Bob) were present and noted the pipeline proceeds made immediate capital work possible; the treasurer said pipeline settlement money will be transferred when received to reinvigorate the capital projects fund.

Why this matters

The revisions change appropriations across general, capital and federal grant funds and are intended to keep the district on track with the five‑year forecast while covering unanticipated special‑education and timing expenses. The treasurer emphasized ongoing monitoring of the cafeteria fund, which had an artificially high balance in previous years due to one‑time federal COVID funds.

Actions taken

- Board approved the financial reports for periods ending 06/30/2025 and 07/31/2025 by roll call.
- Board approved the recommended budget revisions and fund transfers (roll‑call approval recorded).
- Board approved engagement with the auditor to compile the annual financial statements; the contract maximum was stated as $14,400.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article

Treasurer (referred to in the meeting as \"Mister Swisher\") — presented cash balances and budget revisions and provided the figures above.
Superintendent (unnamed) — provided context on pipeline proceeds and operational effects.
Board members Josh Hagen, Kathy Krepko, Karen Humphreys and Mark Ryan — participated in roll‑call votes and questions.

Clarifying details

- Pipeline transfer amount: $1,872,750.
- Special education additions: $122,357 for one directly billed student; $4,000 for transportation; $39,871 for a recently approved agreement; approximately $130,000 for tuition to outside special schools.
- Capital projects encumbrances remaining: $918,440.
- Audit contract: $14,400 (not to exceed).

Proper names

[{\"name\":\"Burlington Local School District\",\"type\":\"agency\"},{\"name\":\"Stark County Learning Center\",\"type\":\"organization\"}]

Searchable tags

[\"budget\",\"finance\",\"pipeline\",\"special education\",\"audit\",\"cafeteria fund\"]

Provenance

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Salience

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