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Ross Local School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

1 h 34 min

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Ross Local Schools maintains 4.5-star rating on state report card 4:47

  • A district staff member presented the district's state report card, saying the district was rated 4.5 stars and maintained that rating from the previous school year. 4:41
  • The staff member said the share of kindergartners arriving on track fell from 91.1% in 2023 to 76.3% this school year, and board members asked about full-day and half-day kindergarten. 39:25
  • The board held a first read of several policies, with action expected in November. 1:14:49
  • The board approved the superintendent's recommendations on personnel and transportation payments. 1:27:10

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Item by item (7)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 0:01
    • Greg Young called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:01
    • A district staff member reviewed the agenda, and the treasurer outlined five items for approval. ~0:44
    • The board approved the agenda and the minutes. 2:31
  2. District report card presentation 3:04
    • A presenter said the district was in the top 12% of districts in Ohio and the highest performing district in Butler County, with an achievement score of 89.7, 3 tenths away from 5 stars. 5:15
    • The presenter said Senate Bill 19 requires schools to offer algebra in 8th grade, raised concerns about effects on test scores and said state guidance is not expected until April of 2027. 11:11
    • The presenter said kindergartners on track fell from 91.1% in 2023 to 76.3% this school year, and a staff member told Greg Young that full-day students performed better than half-day students. 38:50
  3. Policy first reads 1:14:34
    • A district staff member presented first reads of policies on board vacancies, credit card convenience fees, property disposal, first aid reporting, attendance and epinephrine delivery. 1:14:49
    • A speaker asked about the review process for a $200,000 credit card limit, and a staff member said purchases still require a requisition and a purchase order. 1:16:34
    • A board member suggested changing attendance policy wording on absences, one board member proposed the phrase generally has an adverse effect, and a staff member said the change would be made. 1:19:59
  4. Legislative report and public comment 1:24:41
    • Greg Young asked whether there was a legislative report and said there was no public comment. 1:24:41
  5. Superintendent's recommendations 1:27:01
    • The superintendent's recommendations included personnel, winter coaching positions, Math, AI Technology and Literacy councils paid from Title II-A funds, advanced degrees, tuition reimbursement and in lieu of transportation payments. 1:27:10
    • The motion passed. ~1:28:18
  6. Treasurer's recommendations 1:28:18
    • A district staff member presented five recommendations, including monthly reports, donations, the purchase of 2 12-passenger vans from PI funds, a wireless sound system for the Performing Arts Center and a Butler County ESC service contract. 1:28:18
  7. Board comments and adjournment 1:29:05
    • One board member said the report card presentation was a great presentation, and another board member thanked staff for their work. 1:29:22
    • One board member said it was good to see teachers furthering their education, and another board member thanked the presenters for the presentation. 1:31:24
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~1:34:09

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Video: posted by the district as “Ross Local Schools Board Meeting - October 15, 2026”