Kent School District public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Briefs
At its Dec 17 meeting, the Kent City Schools Board of Education approved financial reports and bills, a settlement agreement, and 19 donations totaling $20,704.98. The board also recognized a teacher's excellence award and a school's PBIS award, and approved four retirements and other personnel items.
- Approved 19 financial donations totaling $20,704.98
- Approved a settlement agreement (details not specified)
- Approved retirements of Longcoy Principal Janice Swan, Roosevelt English Teacher Tianne Donaldson, Davey Intervention Specialist Giny Harvey, and Stanton English Teacher Adrienne McNeil (all effective July 1, 2025)
- Approved Title I Memorandum of Understanding with Ravenna School District
- Recognized Walls Elementary English Learner teacher Katie Mikita for Excellence in Teaching Award from Ohio TESOL
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to approve financial reports, bills, and personnel changes. Members will discuss OSBA policy updates and decide on several action items, including a settlement agreement and a library board appointment.
- Membership in OSBA for 2025
- Title I Memorandum of Understanding
- Kent Free Library Board Appointment
- Settlement Agreement
- Nonscheduled Wages
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will review financial reports and personnel changes. Key decisions include approving a five-year forecast, a resolution to join the Metro Athletic Conference, and various maintenance and instructional purchases.
- Consideration of Five Year Forecast
- Resolution to join the Metro Athletic Conference
- Repricing quotes for HVAC maintenance
- Memorandum of Understanding with Kent Education Association
- Purchase of instructional equipment
Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 school calendar, a recruiting and hiring software agreement, and instructional equipment for CTE programs. The board also accepted nine financial donations totaling $4,655 and approved four retirements and other personnel changes. A policy update from the Ohio School Boards Association was considered for approval at a future meeting.
- 2025-2026 school calendar approved
- Agreement for recruiting and hiring software approved
- Purchase of instructional equipment for CTE programs approved
- Nine financial donations totaling $4,655 approved
- Four retirements approved, including teachers with 30-36 years of service
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent School Board will vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar, several contracts including HVAC maintenance and recruiting software, and policy updates from HB 33. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial reports and personnel actions.
- Vote on 2025-2026 school calendar
- Consider quotes for HVAC maintenance
- Consider agreement for recruiting and hiring software
- Consider resolution to approve OSBA policy changes from HB 33
- Consider out-of-state and overnight trips
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent School District Board will consider and vote on the FY 2025 appropriations resolution and a resolution to accept tax rates and amounts for the Kent Free Library. Other action items include approval of financial reports, bids for school bus purchases, a resolution to advertise for capital improvement projects, and various agreements and handbooks.
- Consider Appropriations Resolution for FY 2025
- Consider Resolution to Accept Tax Rates and Amounts for Kent Free Library
- Consider Bids for School Bus Purchases
- Consider Resolution to Advertise for Capital Improvement Projects
- Consider Resolution Approving Safe Routes to School Plan
Board Briefs
The Board of Education approved financial reports, the FY 2025 appropriations resolution, and bids for school bus purchases. Members also reviewed the 2024 Ohio School Report Card and the Safe Routes to School Plan.
- Approved appropriations resolution for FY 2025
- Approved bids for school bus purchases
- Approved ten financial donations totaling $29,370.64
- Adopted resolution approving the Safe Routes to School Plan
- Approved Title I Memoranda of Understanding with Akron, Green Local, and Streetsboro schools
Fiscal Year-End Meeting
The Kent City Board of Education is holding its fiscal year-end meeting. The Board will consider resolutions for copier agreements, support services, and a CTE construction contract. Additionally, the Board will review final appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 and various personnel actions.
- CTE construction contract resolution
- Hearing and visual support services with ESC of Northeast Ohio
- Copier agreement resolution
- Adoption of final appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024
- Personnel changes including resignations, retirements, and appointments
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent City Board of Education will review financial reports, personnel changes, and fiscal year-end procedures. The agenda includes decisions on the 2025 Kent Free Library Budget and several operational contracts.
- Resolution for Kent Free Library Budget for 2025
- Auxiliary Service Contracts with Summit ESC and PSI
- Quotes for Stanton Gym Floor Refinishing
- Approval of 2024-2025 Handbooks
- Resolution for Paving Projects
May -Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education met on May 21, 2024, and approved a series of routine administrative items, including financial reports, a revised five-year forecast, health insurance renewal, and several agreements with external organizations. The board also accepted donations and approved personnel actions.
- Approved revised five-year forecast
- Approved health insurance renewal
- Approved memorandum of understanding with Kent Parks and Recreation for summer camp at Davey Elementary School
- Approved agreement with Harbor Education for Kent Alternative Placement Program
- Approved six financial donations totaling $34,845.00
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, a superintendent's report, and financial approvals. The board will discuss food service nutrition standards and take action on a revised five-year forecast, a workers' compensation resolution, health insurance renewal, and several agreements and policies. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allotted five minutes.
- Consider revised five-year forecast
- Consider health insurance renewal
- Consider agreement with Harbor Education
- Consider MOU with Kent Parks and Recreation
- Consider MOU with Kent Education Association
April-Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education met in person at Theodore Roosevelt High School and approved routine financial reports, contracts, and policy updates. They also recognized student and school achievements, and heard a report from Roosevelt administrators on their school's mission and goals.
- Approved contract with Coleman Health Services and Business Associate Agreement
- Approved contracts with NEOnet, Spectrum, TTx, and VeeMost for network and hardware services
- Approved quote from K Company to repair Natatorium dehumidification circuit and from Kiefer Aquatics for new starting blocks
- Approved pupil transportation agreement with Suburban Transportation for three students
- Approved nine financial donations totaling $825.00
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, at Theodore Roosevelt High School. The board will vote on several action items, including authorization to participate in FY2025 state and federal programs, adoption of OSBA policy updates, approval of the student conduct code, and various contracts and quotes (E-rate, natatorium repair/equipment, pupil transportation, Coleman Health Services). The board will also approve financial reports, bills, and personnel actions such as appointments, leaves, resignations, and nonrenewals.
- Authorization to participate in FY2025 state and federal programs
- Adoption of OSBA policy updates
- Approval of student conduct code
- Contracts for natatorium repair and equipment, pupil transportation, and Coleman Health Services
- Personnel actions including appointments, leaves, resignations, and nonrenewals
Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education met in person at Longcoy Elementary and took several administrative actions. They approved financial reports, a contract with Children's Advantage, a bandwidth increase agreement, a stair lift installation, and high school math instructional materials. The board also approved filing six property valuation complaints and accepted the 2023 tax year rates.
- Approved contract with Children's Advantage for 2024-2025 school year
- Approved agreement to increase bandwidth after E-Rate window closes March 27
- Approved Handel & Son to install a new mechanical stair lift at Longcoy
- Approved filing six complaints against commercial property valuations
- Approved nine financial donations totaling $7,645.20
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine procedural items, financial approvals, and personnel actions. The board will also discuss OSBA policy updates and vote on several action items, including accepting 2023 tax year rates, approving contracts, and adopting revised job descriptions.
- Resolution to accept 2023 tax year rates
- Resolution approving filing of complaint against valuation of real property
- Contract with Children's Advantage
- Quotes for E-Rate and mechanical stair lift
- Soft drink agreement and KSU Hotel and Conference Center agreement
Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education met in person at Stanton Middle School and approved routine financial reports, bills, and donations. They also approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, several contracts, and personnel changes including retirements and resignations.
- Approved six financial donations totaling $21,240.69
- Approved three-year agreement with Rea & Associates for Medicaid School Program audit
- Approved College Credit Plus agreements with Kent State, Stark State, and University of Akron
- Approved 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approved four retirements including Robert Monroe, Director of Property Services
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at Stanton Middle School. The board will take action on routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and personnel, and will discuss student wellness funding and instructional materials. Key action items include setting summer school tuition rates, approving facility rental rates, and adopting the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Consider Summer School Tuition Rates
- Consider Revised Facility Rental Rates
- Consider 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Consider Agreement for Medicaid School Program Cost Audit
- Consider Renewal of Service Contract for District Communications Group
Board Briefs
The Kent City Schools Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in two members, electing officers, and approving the 2024 meeting calendar. The board also approved the FY 2025 tax budget, financial reports, and several routine items, including a new substitute provider and a mental health services MOU.
- Rebekah Wright Kulis and Alicia R. Crowe sworn in for four-year terms
- Colin Boyle elected Board President, Tiera Moore Vice President for 2024
- Approved FY 2025 tax budget (begins July 1)
- Approved no increase in 2024-25 Preschool tuition rates
- Approved agreement to change substitute provider from Frontline to Red Rover
Regular Board Meeting
The Kent City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, at Holden Elementary, immediately following the organizational meeting. The board will vote on the 2024-2025 tax budget, approve routine financial and personnel actions, and consider several resolutions and agreements, including a behavioral health MOU and preschool tuition. Public participation is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker allotted five minutes.
- Consider tax budget for Kent Schools for 2024-2025
- Approve routine resolutions (tax advances, pay bills, intrafund transfers, legal services, etc.)
- Consider tuition for preschool
- Consider agreement for school absence management service
- Consider memorandum of understanding for behavioral health service
Organizational Meeting
The Kent School District Board of Education is holding its organizational meeting to swear in members, elect a president and vice president for 2024, and set the schedule for regular meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or budget items.
- Oath of office for board members
- Election of board president for 2024
- Election of board vice president for 2024
- Setting dates and times for 2024 regular meetings