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Feb 12, 2025

Marion Local Board of Education holds February Meeting


To hear a summary of the February Marion Local Board of Education meeting with Superintendent Mike Pohlman:

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The following is an AI Generated summary of the Marion Local Board of Education Meeting:

Meeting Notes

  1. Personnel Changes
    The board approved Elena Topp as a part-time cleaner on an as-needed basis and hired Max Link as a volunteer for the baseball program.

  • Elena Topp and Max Link were approved for their respective roles.

  1. Donations
    The board accepted a donation from Whirlpool Foundation for $75.

  • Donation from Whirlpool Foundation accepted.

  1. Contracts and Agreements
    The board approved a contract with Chapel Hill Preschool for room use next school year and a farm lease agreement with Randy Guttemont.

  • Contracts with Chapel Hill Preschool and Randy Guttemont approved.

  1. School Activities
    The board approved the junior high band to compete in solo and ensemble at Elida and a field trip for ag-ed students to the FFA State Convention and Marysville Livestock.

  • Activities and field trips approved.

  1. Memberships and Revisions
    The board approved membership with the OHSAA for next school year and student handbook revisions.

  • Membership and handbook revisions approved.

  1. Technology Update
    Technology coordinator Michelle Mescher reported on ongoing conversations with staff concerning Senate Bill 29 requirements.

  2. Scheduling and Orientation
    High school principal Tim Goodwin reported on scheduling for next school year and the recent eighth grade orientation.

  3. Spelling Bee Recognition
    The Elementary Principal recognized Spelling Bee winners Honor Flutter John, Hayden Thobe, and Haley Schwieterman.

  • Spelling Bee winners recognized.

  1. Financial Update
    Treasurer Ryan Goldsmith updated the Board on reimbursements for Title I, II, and IV grants.

  2. Facility Project Update
    Superintendent Mike Pohlman gave an update on the facility project.

Next Arrangements

 [ ] Next regular monthly meeting on March 10th at 7 p.m.

 


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