Highlights from the September 15, 2025, Board of Education Meeting
These notes are designed to keep staff, families, and community members informed about the work of the Board of Education and District administration. Please note that they are not official meeting minutes but rather a summary of the meeting. Official minutes, once approved, are available at cantonlocal.org/boardofeducation
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The Board recognized the following donors/donations from:
- Anonymous Donor - $200.00 donation to the Class of 2029
- Dr. Papacostas - $1,500 donation to Girls Soccer
- Canton South Athletic Boosters - $250.00 donation to Canton South Wrestling
- Epworth United Methodist Church/Mt. Zion Church - $100.00 donation to Faircrest Elementary Principals Account
- Cathy Cowgill - $150.00 donation to Canton South Volleyball
- Snyder Manufacturing - $400 donation to Boys Soccer
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Resignation/Retirement:
- Rachael Taylor, EMIS Coordinator, resignation effective October 3, 2025
- Joyce Kirkpatrick, Transportation Supervisor, resignation for retirement purposes effective October 31, 2025
- Nicole Boyd, Sixth Man Mentor Supplemental, resignation effective for the 2025-26 school year
Employment:
- Lori Michael, EMIS Coordinator, effective September 17, 2025 for the 2025-26 school term
- Allison Pfaus, Special Education and Preschool Coordinator, increase from Step | to Step 2 on the Administrative Salary Schedule for the 2025-26 school term
- Kathy Strobel, Educational Paraprofessional, 4 hour *temporary* position, Faircrest Memorial Elementary; effective August 25, 2025 for the 2025-26 school term
- Sara Howes, Bus Driver, 4 hours per day; effective September 15, 2025 for the 2025-26 school year
- Caydence Hebert, PAC Technician, student worker, as needed, for the 2025-26 school year
- Ellie Ayers, PAC Technician, student worker, as needed, for the 2025-26 school year
- Bryan Ravenscroft, student worker, as needed, for the 2025-26 school year
- Jah’ Naszia Calhoun, student worker, as needed, for the 2025-26 school year
- Abigail Bryan, Musical Assistant, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Kryton Rothermel, PAC Event Manager, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Kayli Munson, Canton South Middle School Choir, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Amy Hogue, Canton South Middle School Choir, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Joe Retherford, Fall Weight Room, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Matt Dennison, Equipment/Laundry Football, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Alicia Miller, Middle School Cheer, stipend, supplemental contract, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Addison King, Event Worker, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Madyson Mayle. Event Worker, effective for the 2025-26 school term
- Rick Wessels, Substitute Custodian, effective for the 2025-26 school term
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Approved the following:
- Fall Forecast - (Exhibit TC-1) Treasurer Jason Schatzel reviewed the district’s Fall Forecast, noting the projected loss of State Aid for the 2025–26 school year and explaining how the renewal levy factors into the forecast. See the attached FAQ flyer for more information.
- Authorize Transportation Provided by Third Parties for students placed outside of the District for education.
- Authorize outside placement of Students with Disabilities, as determined by the Special Education Director and pending approval of the Superintendent, for educational purposes.
- Overnight Student Trips: Speech and Debate Tournament, Toledo, Ohio; Vocal Festival and Educational Clinic, Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio.
Approved Facility Usage
- September 6, 2025 - Brechbuhler Stadium, Canton South Youth Football 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- September 27, 2025 - Brechbuhler Stadium, Canton South Youth Football, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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