001Good evening. I'd like to call the September 22nd, 2025 Sylvania Board of Education meeting to order. Adam, can you call the role? >> Miss Hoffman >> here. >> Mrs. Conklin >> here. >> Miss Lavallet >> here. >> Mr. Feller >> here. >> Mr. Bowden >> here. >> Thank you. Please join us in the pledge of allegiance. is the one that I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> And with that, we are with you, Dr. Mley. >> Thank you, Miss Hoffman. Good a or good evening, everyone. It's so nice to have so many people here tonight. I know we have board commendations here in a minute, but um I wanted to
002share a little bit of my superintendence report. Uh I've had a great opportunity the last couple of weeks to be out and about in the schools. Last week after school, I actually attended the first um iteration of the elementary cross country um competition here at Timberstone. It is amazing to see little kindergarteners and their little legs just running so fast and for so long. I would be tired by the time I made it behind the bleachers here at Timberstone. But I got to tell you, they're running out of the gate. They're running their little hearts out for the ribbons. It was just a great great time. Uh we are a running community and I recognize that and it's a great way to feed our teams going through the junior high and high school. But it's
003a great family event and those I'm just amazed how far those little legs can go. It was just something amazing to talk about. Also, um I had the pleasure of seeing Hades Town, which was the musical at North View last week. I believe Miss Hoffman, you were there. Wasn't it fantastic? Honestly, the choreography, the timing, the voices, the artwork, the stage, just it was an amazing experience. If you missed it, well, you'll have an opportunity to see a fall play at South View here in a couple of weeks. So, another opportunity. But the musical at Northview was wonderful. I just want to commend our students and our staff who help as well as our parents. It's a lot of effort to make um that production uh thrive and just be a prime example of one
004of the wonderful things that's so great about our Sylvania schools. Also, we're already half over with our first quarter, believe it or not. That's right. I think report cards wrap up in about two and a half, three weeks. Is that correct, Dr. Vins? I saw your head back there. Give or take maybe two and a half, three weeks. Um, so it's wrapping up pretty quick. Time's flying by, I got to tell you. And then we also had our North View homecoming game on Friday where I learned earlier in the week that we were going to have over a hundred alumni that were part of the Wildcat band over the several years, high school band. We had over a h over a hundred alumni, students or uh folks who played in the band come back to
005visit Northview and actually play on the football field with our current students and they hope to make it an annual event. That's just amazing to have that much love and commitment to come back to your alma mater. It's just great. Um it was great for the folks who came back and it was great for our current students as well. And finally, I think um we also had the homecoming dance on Saturday and I believe um Southview's homecoming dance is in a couple of weeks. Is that also correct? October 3rd. Is that correct? All right. Super. And that's about the end of my uh superintendence report right now. Thank >> Thanks. >> Now we have a presentation by Savannah Community Services. >> Welcome. >> Thank you. Um, good evening Dr. Mley and Sylvania school board. Um,
006thank you for allowing me to take a few minutes of your time just to speak regarding the Sennsylvania senior levy that will be on the ballot this year. My name is Maria Gagnan. I'm executive director of Sennsylvania Community Services. We are the umbrella organization that is over the Sylvania Senior Center and Sylvania Child Care. And Kim Conklin is also on our board. So, thank you for that. Uh, I'm here tonight because in December, our current 5-year levy expires and we must ask for funding for another five years in this election. We're requesting a new levy of.5 mills to replace the expiring point42 mills levy. I just want to give you a little bit of history. So, for starters, the Sylvania Senior Center began in 1974 as the Sennsylvania Action Interest League or sale. Over time,
007what started as a grassroots effort has grown into a vital part of the Sennsylvania community. In 1976, Sylvania Community Services was created as a partnership between the township, the city, and Sennsylvania schools, something truly unique to our region. By 1978, sale became part of SCS. And in 2002, thanks to the city and township, we were able to move from the burning buildom building into our current home on Sennsylvania Avenue. Since 2000, the residents of Sylvania have shown continued support for the senior center through the passage of local levies. Most recently in 2020, we renewed our 42 mil levy. We are incredibly part proud of the trust the community places in us and we do not take that lightly. But like every 5 years, the time has come again and we must ask for an endorsement
008of the new levy so we continue to work on um the many things that many rely on us for. We've earned that trust through financial stewardship. While we've seen a decrease in area off office on aging funding, we continue to work hard to maintain a financial standing through diverse revenue streams such as seeking grants and donations. And we take care of our facility with a strict maintenance schedule. Over the years, we've had to make tough staffing decisions. We've gone from 11 employees down to just five. But we continue to serve more people than ever. Despite our efficiency, the need continues to grow. In the first three quarters of 25, 523 new participants have joined us. That exceeds the 478 new participants for all of 24. On Saturday, September 6th, we had an open house at
009the center and we had 200 over 200 visitors. um attend that open house. The following week, 24 of them signed up for activities at the center and we already serve over 300 a day. And if you drive by the center in the afternoon, the parking lot is full. That's the clearest sign that we're meeting a real need. This is all being done without receiving an increase in funding since 2015. Meanwhile, inflation inflation and aging infrastructure makes it difficult to keep pace with the two 2015 budget. We're requesting a new levy, not a replacement, because legally we're no longer able to request a replacement. But even if we could, the cost would fall short of what we truly need. A new levy allows us to keep moving forward in a sustainable way. Currently, our 42 levy
010cost is $11.60 per $100,000 home value versus the.5 levy request is $17.50 for a $100,000 home value. At the heart of this are the people we serve with a staff that continues to go above and beyond expectations. Our staff regularly tells us that people say, "This place was a lifesaver. It's my home away from home." And one of our participants and volunteers, Marilyn Snyder, said, "I don't live here, but I come alive here." So, to wrap things up, we're asking for your support tonight, not just for the center, but for the community members that depend on it. We respectfully request your endorsement on issue six. This is the first step in continuing a decadel long legacy of support and service. The need is there now more than ever and with your help and the taxpayers
011of Sylvania area. We can continue to provide to those in need. Thank you again for your time, your partnership, and all you do for Sylvania. Uh I'm glad to answer any questions if anybody has any. >> Anybody have any questions? >> No. Thank you so much. Thank you. I appreciate it. >> Thank you. Can we move to endorse the You can. >> Yeah, I'd like to go ahead and make an end a motion that we endorse the levy as described by Maria. >> I'll second. >> Any comments or questions? >> Um I just want to say that since becoming involved with the um Savannah Community Center or services and seeing a lot of what's going on in the senior center, they're really doing a great job of managing things. It's growing. Um it's great to
012see how much the community uses this center and I think um you know our great schools are one sign of a great community but the way we take care of our elderly and aging population is also a sign of a great community. So um I just would be uh over the moon if we could endorse this. >> Anybody else? >> Adam. >> Kim? >> Yes. >> Tammy. >> Yes. >> Greg. >> Yes. Julie, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> There you go. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> All right. We are >> nice to see you for commendations. >> This is an exciting time this evening as we will recognize our educators of the year award recipients. So, Miss Hoffman, if you would like to join me down here at the podium. We're going
013to recognize a number of individuals tonight. All righty. I was sharing with Miss Hoffman that I finally have learned to make the font bigger. So, I can see it even though I have cheaters, but it just keeps getting bigger, I got to tell you, as time goes on. Um, tonight, our board of education presents their commendations to our 2025 educators of the year. Um, for those of you in the audience who may not be aware, our records go back 40 years for this wonderful recognition program that honors our educators from the many positions throughout the district. We're going to begin tonight with our 2025 administrator of the year, Mr. Jim Hus. Jim, come on down. [Music] Jim started as the South View athletic director in 2015. He is recognized for his exceptional dedication, tireless work
014ethic, and profound impact on our school district and community. Jim is a constant presence in our district. You'll see him all the time also at the in the back and all around South View High School. He typically works beyond the traditional hours expected of any of our school administrators. His responsibilities extend well beyond the school day, often requiring late nights, early mornings, and nearly every weekend spent ensuring that athletic programs run smoothly. His dedication to student athletes and extracurricular participants is evident in the countless hours he devotes to coordinating schedules, transportation, securing officials, and managing facilities for practices and competitions. In addition to overseeing the logistical aspects of athletics, Jim takes on the critical responsibility of ordering and maintaining uniforms and equipment. Jim exemplifies leadership, professionalism, and a passion for student success. Congratulations, Jim Hus.
015[Applause] And now we will recognize an outstanding support staff member for the 2025 school year. Um, we have the support staff year or year award award of the I'll get it right. Support staff of the year award. Congratulations to our very own Joyce Fuller. Come on up, Joyce. Accounts payable at our 4747 administration building. Joyce has been with us since 2008. I told her I was going to make her blush one last time. Um, but here are a couple of comments about our first uh support staff of the year recipient. Joyce manages such a high volume of work seamlessly. She doesn't miss a beat and she is simply exceptional at what she does. Joyce's attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to navigate complex financial processes ensure that everything runs smoothly and that we
016all get paid on time. Anyway, our bills are paid, too, because of Joyce. No matter the challenge, Joyce takes it in stride, always finding a way to get the job done. Additionally, Joyce is a trusted colleague and a vital asset to the team here in our Sylvania schools. Again, congratulations to Joyce Fuller. [Applause] Next, we would like to congratulate our paraprofessional at Whiteford Elementary, Daniela Osmic. Daniela, are you here tonight? There she is. Mrs. Osmic makes the kids feel welcome. supported and ready to take on whatever task they've been assigned. She always has a smile on their on her face and she is uplifting and willing to help her co-workers with whatever they need. A person commented that Danella brings her whole heart to work genuinely loving and caring for not only all of the
017children but for her colleagues as well. When times became tough, as we all know they do, Daniela lifts our spirits, boosts morale, and remains a ray of sunshine to all that crossed her path. Um, another individual said, "I truly credit her for a vast, and that was in capital letters, amount of the progress that was made in our class. Mrs. O is a gift and we couldn't be more grateful to have her share it with all of us. I'm not sure how we became so lucky, but I know that I can speak for anyone who has worked with her when I say that we are exploding with gratitude. Congratulations. [Applause] And now for our teachers of the year. Our first recipient goes to Career Tech financial management teacher Jerry Bassik. Come on up, Jerry. [Music]
018[Applause] I'll start off with a nomination written by a student as a letter to the nominee. The student wrote, "Your constant hard work and everlasting levels made a dramatic impact on my education. Having you for the last two years has made high school so much more entertaining, interesting, and fun." A parent wrote, "Under Jerry's guidance, my child flourished and often described his teachers with words such as inspirational, honest, open, knowledgeable, inspiring, and passionate." The nomination goes on to share their child's higher education and ultimately their job as it was quoted was made possible in part by the foundation and encouragement she received from Jerry during high school. I have to share that after we closed nominations, it should also be noted that we had students for the first time to go and also win a
019national competition for finance. Again, congratulations, Jerry. 2025 teacher of the year. Our next educator of the year has been with Sylvania schools as an educator that is since 1991 and she's from Highland Elementary. Come on down Shelley Irwin. [Applause] Shelley, just so you know, one nominator shared, "From the very beginning of the school year, Miss Irwin recognized my son's potential and pushed him to new heights. She encouraged him to think critically, problem solve creatively, and her face lit up with excitement, sharing what the class was learning and how my son was grasping complex concepts in a unique way. It was truly inspiring to witness such enthusiasm from a veteran teacher. Another person wrote, "Miss Irwin has truly pushed my child to give his best and strive for academic success while also supporting him emotionally through
020this major change. As someone who has worked in a school district, I deeply admire Shel's ability to maintain such a high level of commitment, empathy, care, and professionalism, especially in this stage in her career. And I want to highlight that even though she started teaching in 1991, Shelley has been in the schools well before then. Correct. Northview grad. Correct. Maplewood. She's been around for a minute. So, congratulations, Shelley. Good job. Our next 2025 teacher of the year recipient goes to McCord science teacher Caitlyn Cyber. Caitlyn Caitlyn's been with Sylvania school since 2008 and she had a parent nomination state. When a teacher makes such an impact that their name comes up at the dinner table almost daily, you know they're doing something special. I'd agree, especially in junior high. Um, they go on to say
021that Caitlyn is both passionate and compassionate, and it shows in the way she connects with students and finds different ways to teach them and reach them. This teacher makes every student feel seen, heard, and supported. Caitlyn encourages curiosity and confidence, always telling my daughter to try her ideas and share them proudly. Another nomination shared that Caitlyn welcomed my child for their first year in the district and helped my child fit in and feel welcomed. Congratulations, Caitlyn. [Applause] Congratulations >> for our final award today. We present the 2025 educator of the year award to an exceptional teacher. Our 2025 educator of the year attended Sennsylvania schools as a student and started as a teacher in the district in 2009. She is second grade teacher at Savia Elementary. Congratulations to Christina Danker. Christina, come on down. I'll
022share a few comments from the nominations. Miss Dankress sets a very high bar. I like that. High expectations. And has always been professional and graceful of the students personal situations and always gives them the utmost respect to everyone around. Another parent wrote, "Mrs. Dinkert is the epitome of a topnotch educator. Caring, patient, hardworking, and consistently a team player. Christina has high expectations for all of her students and makes sure she makes sure to do whatever it takes to help each and every child in the classroom succeed. Her love for reading is contagious. We want that. We need that. We love that. This the the way this teacher speaks and interacts with each child and staff member is not only a learning opportunity for them in what kindness and kindness and patience looks like but also
023shows everyone how much she truly cares about them as an individual. Congratulations to Christina educator of the year 2025. [Applause] Found I think you guys should go up there. >> I need my I need my Let me help you out. No way. Oh my god. >> Daniel's lease calls for a payment. >> Okay. >> I also need to accommodate one student for recognition of achievement as well. Just one. Just one. just went because we missed they missed her on the first one and you called it out so I made sure that's her. >> Okay, but we're doing them >> because we got everyone else. >> Yes, >> we got everyone else in the first match. We missed it. So, we have >> She was the only one. >> Yes, the only one. That's what I
024understand. >> All righty. So, >> sure. >> Okay. So, I would like to recommend item 4.1, the presentation of our educator awards. Um, as noted and as presented this evening, all our recipients, >> I'll move approval. >> Second, >> any comments or questions? >> Congratulations. >> Adam, >> Julie, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Thank you. I would like to recommend item 4.2, two recognition of achievement for stu a student at Northview High School who scored um on a 26 or above on the ACT and regrettably it was an oversight from our last work session. So we wanted to make sure that we corrected that oversight. >> I'll move approval. >> Second. >> Any comments or questions? >> She was the only
025one. >> Congratulations, Miss Lavallet. Adam >> Julie. Yes, >> Kim. >> Yes, >> Greg. >> Yes, >> Dan. >> Yes, >> Tammy. >> Yes. >> Thank you. And I I would say we're gonna move on with the rest of our agenda. So, you're all welcome to go off to dinner and do other things or stay and listen. We're not offended if you leave though. >> Thanks. >> Thank you. >> Take care everyone. >> That's what I was going to remind you of, but I realed yet. >> It was Adam's fault. Throw Adam under the bus. >> I did. That's what I do. I throw people under buses. >> I harass people on Saturday nights. Throw people under buses. >> She always gets leave off. >> Does she really? >> Yeah. >> If >> like when
026they announced the kids who went to Buckeye Girl stage, she didn't get announced. >> She looked at me. Oh, I just from when I was a kid by noise. >> This is the first opportunity for public participation for items which are on the agenda. >> Anything Amy? >> Is anybody signed up? Seeing none, we will move on to you, Mr. Cop. >> All right. So, we have several items. Uh 6.1 is the minutes from August 25th and September 8th. uh treasures report for month ending August 31st. Um just wrapping up the first two months of the new fiscal year. Uh next month um actually at our work session, we'll be presenting the 5-year forecast. That's a change in law. Uh it is due in October uh this year and in in future years uh it's
027going to be in August. So they they've made several changes uh to the forecast but that's going to be presented next month. Uh so we'll go into detail at that time. Uh 6.3 availability of funds just one it happens to be from one of our um non-publix that we are the fiscal agent for. Um 6.4 annual transfer uh with leftover Northview class of 2025 uh dollars. Uh one additional cell phone payment effective October 1st um for a grounds uh employee and then 6.6 Six is uh final uh permanent appropriations for 2026 and the men certificate uh that is due every year annually on September 30th. So I'll submit that to uh Lucas County uh tomorrow. Uh 6.7 is a dental renewal. Um so dental renewal is actually going to be a 0% increase for next
028year. Uh we've had several years of uh one year was double digits, last year was about 9 and a half%. So, uh, getting a 0% this year and a cap of 3% next year. Uh, so it's a 2-year agreement. Uh, really, uh, phenomenal there will save us, uh, some money compared to what our increases were in the past. Uh, 6.8 is a life insurance renew renewal that actually uh, with the help of our insurance consultants uh, and broker uh, we're able to negotiate a 27% decrease uh, for those rates. uh and we have uh locked in for that same rate for two years. So we save about $20,000 uh annual for that uh life insurance renewal. Uh and then 6.9 is asking for consent of items 6.1 to 6.8. >> I'll move approval on a
029consent agenda basis items 6.1 through 6.8. >> A second. >> Any comments or questions? >> Quick question. So I was not here on the meeting on September 8th, but I can still vote on this. Right. >> Correct. Madam >> Julie, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Thank you, >> Mac. >> Thank you. I recommend item 7.1, which is the approval of the Sophia Athletic Coaches Handbook for the 2526 school year. >> I'll move for approval. >> I'll second. >> Any comments or questions? >> Adam. >> Greg? >> Yes. >> Tammy? Yes, >> Kim. >> Yes, >> Dan. >> Yes, >> Julie. >> Yes. >> Thank you. I recommend item 7.2, which is a service agreement with our school district and Amy Lloyd
030for Sims training. >> I'll move for approval. >> I'll second. >> Any comments or questions? >> Kim, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Julie, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Thank you. Do I recommend item 7.3, which is an administrative resignation as noted? >> I'll move approval. >> Second. >> Comments or questions? >> Adam. >> Julie? >> Yes. >> Dan? >> Yes. >> Tammy? >> Yes. >> Greg? >> Yes. >> Kim? >> Yes. >> Thank you. My final recommendation is item 7.4 for an overnight field trip for South View and their hockey team. >> I'll move approval. >> A second. Any comments or questions? Madam >> Julie, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Thank you. We
031are with you, Mr. Tyerski. >> Thank you. I will recommend items 8.1 through 8.4 on a consent agenda basis. 8.1 are our licensed to retirements. Congratulations to Jerry Bassic and Tammy Lamont. 8.2 are licensed substitutes. 8.3 licensed extra duty and 8.4 is for lifeguard at Northview. >> I'll move for approval items 8.1 through 8.4 on a consent agenda basis. >> I'll second >> comments or questions. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Julie, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Thank you. will recommend items 9.1 and 9.2 on a consent agenda basis. 9.1 are classified new hires. 9.2 are classified personnel changes. >> I'll move approval on a consent agenda basis. Items 9.1 and 9.2. >> Second. >> Comments or questions? Adam. >> Julie? >> Yes. >> Greg, >>
032yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Thank you. I will recommend items 10.1 through 10.3 on a consent agenda basis. 10.1 are supplemental positions for the 2526 school year. 10.2 our pupil activity contracts for the 2526 school year and 10.3 are volunteers for the 2526 school year. >> I'll move Go ahead. >> Go ahead. >> I'll move for approval on a consent agenda basis. Items um 10.1 through 10.3. >> I'll second questions. Adam >> Tammy. >> Yes. Greg, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Julie, >> yes. >> Thank you. Okay. Or to Borg reports. Dan, anything? >> Uh, echo the comments about Hades Town. It was wonderful. >> Uh, yeah, my girls both went and they loved it. Um, other than that, no,
033I other than the the the levy, I am chairing that committee for the senior center. So, um, prepare to open up your checkbooks because I will be out of school. And, um, no, that's about, uh, all I've got. >> Okay. Tammy, >> I don't have any meetings to report on. I did go through, um, some proposed legislation in the state house. Just like to know what's going on. And I saw one piece of legislation I thought was worth mentioning. It's um, House Bill 294. And at this point it hasn't been it's just in committee but um the language it's it's about um open enrollment inter intrad district open enrollment and it says that each school district shall determine the number of remaining vacancies in each grade level like we're a hotel and post the numbers
034on its website every 12 weeks and then we would have to continue to allow open enrollment until all the vacancies are filled. Um, and and again, this hasn't this is just in committee, but I think it might be worthwhile for us to reach out and suggest that's not really workable in terms of families moving into the district. You know, might put us over our vacancies. Um, I mean, I'm struggling with the terminology, too, and I don't know how you determine, it doesn't say how you would determine what vacancies are, but if anyone feels um inclined, I think that might be worth an email to the uh to the sponsoring um representatives. So, feel free to reach out. you share with us who will >> inter or intra >> intra >> Okay. >> Yeah. It would
035be open. It would affect our open enrollment policy. Yeah. >> So, >> okay. Thank you. >> Sure. Great. >> Nothing new. >> Okay. Well, I just briefly also loved Hades Town. Um had a Sylvania Prevention Alliance meeting. Um just a couple of upcoming things. Walk of Light is going to be at Southview on October 8th. They're kind of bringing this back for anybody that remembers it. Um, Steve Swagerty is the featured speaker. Um, and the hot cocoa run is uh February 21st for this running community. You know, get ready. Um, they are having their 40th anniversary gala on Saturday, April 18th. It'll be at St. Joe's. Um, so there'll be more to come about that. And they're bringing back the relay. It won't be a 24-hour relay. It'll probably be a 12-h hour. They're figuring
036it out, but um used to be a real popular event. Um yeah, I think that's all I have. So, this is the second opportunity for public participation. Seeing none, I move we go into executive session for the purpose of employment of a public official. >> I'll second. >> Adam, >> Julie, >> yes. >> Greg, >> yes. >> Kim, >> yes. >> Tammy, >> yes. >> Dan, >> yes. >> Thank you. There won't be any action afterward.