Board of Education | Huron City Schools

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

Our District Board of Education

The Huron City Schools Board of Education is dedicated to building a strong foundation for learning, growth, and opportunity at every grade level. As elected representatives of our community, board members work together to make thoughtful, student-centered decisions that ensure high-quality education and long-term district success.

Our responsibilities include:

Policy Development – Creating and implementing policies that support academic excellence, equity, and student well-being.
Budget Oversight – Managing district finances to allocate resources responsibly and strategically.
Superintendent Support and Evaluation – Collaborating with our Superintendent to align leadership with the district’s goals and vision.
Curriculum and Instruction – Approving instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of all students.
Facilities Management – Overseeing the care and improvement of school buildings to provide safe, modern learning spaces.
Community Engagement – Encouraging open communication with families, staff, and residents to foster a collaborative school community.

We invite you to stay involved, attend board meetings, and partner with us in shaping the future of Huron City Schools. Our mission remains clear: to prioritize student achievement, safety, and opportunity through every decision we make.

Board Meeting Protocol and Procedures

Please note that meeting agendas are subject to change or amendment prior to each Board of Education meeting. Supporting documents referenced in the agenda are available for review at the Board of Education Office.

Agendas are provided in PDF format. If you're unable to open these documents, you can download the free Adobe Reader from the Adobe website.

For more information on public records and open meetings, please refer to the following resources:

Participate

We welcome all community members to attend Board of Education meetings—whether in person or virtually.

In-Person Attendance:
Meetings are typically held in the Board of Education Conference Room at 710 Cleveland Road West, unless otherwise noted.

Virtual Attendance:
A livestream link will be available here prior to each meeting. (LINK COMING SOON)

Regular meetings are usually scheduled for the third Monday of each month but may shift due to holidays, school breaks, or other circumstances.

Please note: Agendas are subject to change and will be updated as new information becomes available.

Meeting Schedule

January 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – Organizational Meeting
January 13, 2025 – Immediately following the Organizational Meeting
February 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
March 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 4^th Monday due to Spring Break
April 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 4^th Monday due to Holiday
May 9, 2025, 7:00 AM – Special Board Meeting (Personnel)
May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM
June 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 4^th Monday due to Fiscal Year Closing
July 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – Monday preceding July 10^th hiring cut off
August 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
September 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
October 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM
December 15, 2025, 6:00 PM

Huron Board of Education Recording Summaries

- Full Recording - 0:58
- Recognition of Retiring Staff - 2:24
- Student Liaison - Grant Bauer - 15:39
- District Updates - Dr. Julie McDonald - 18:01
- District Updates - Mike Limberios - 20:55
- District Updates - Dr. James J. Tatman - 27:51
- Resolution for the Necessity of Bonds - 42:50
- Executive Session - 1:20:14
- Board Discussions/Action - 2:00:03
- Executive Session - 2:27:51
- Technical error at the start of the meeting - 0:20
- Executive Session - 3:59
- Board Discussion/Action - 4:08
- Full Recording - 1:10:53
- Dr. Julie McDonald - Huron Tiger Grant Project - 1:17:10
- Student Liaison - Grant Bauer - 1:31:54
- District Updates - Dr. Juie McDonald - 1:33:12
- District Updates - Mike Limberios - 1:36:23
- District Updates - Dr. James J. Tatman - 1:39:06
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5-7 - 2:02:54
- Bond Debt Resolutions
  - McCormick School Use - 2:04:31
  - State Consent/Special Needs Resolution - 2:06:29
  - Resolution for Necessity for Bonds - 2:06:40
- Board Discussion and Actions
  - Second Reading Policy JEFB - 2:15:48
  - Activities & Athletic Handbook - 2:28:18
  - TIF Ordinance Notice - 2:31:40
  - New Business - 2:39:15
- Executive Session - 2:39:32
- Full Recording - 2:26
- Mrs. Harbal, McCormick Middle School Civics Club Presentation - 3:57
- Huron City Schools Community Stakeholder Presentation - 9:20
- Student Liaison - Grant Bauer - 20:12
- District Updates - Mike Limberios - 22:19
- District Updates - Dr. James J. Tatman - 24:38
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5-7 - 46:15
- First Reading of Board Policy Updates - 47:33
- Fund Allocations - Programming & Services - 1:09:48
- Executive Session - 1:13:45
- Full Recording - 0:00
- Director of Operations High School Bussing - 0:52
- Student Liaison, Grant Bauer - 22:27
- District Updates, Dr. Julie McDonald - 23:46
- District Updates, Mike Limberios - 30:16
- District Updates, Dr. James J. Tatman - 43:08
- Motions to Approve Agenda Items 5-7 - 1:06:35
- Board Discussion/Action - 1:07:03
  - Stakeholder Facility Committee - 1:07:08
  - 2025 Commencement - 1:08:38
  - Tax Incentive Review Council - 1:29:21
- Executive Session - 1:37:53
- Full Recording - 6:57
- Tax Budget Hearing and Organizational - 7:59
- Regular Meeting - 27:29
- Student Liaison, Grant Bauer - 29:09
- District Updates, Dr. Julie McDonald - 30:48
- District Updates, Mike Limberios - 37:00
- District Updates, Dr. James J.Tatman - 39:10
- Motions to Approve Agenda Items 5-7 - 48:59
- Board Discussion/Action
  - First Reading of District Policies - 50:12
  - Stakeholder Facility Committee - 55:01
  - Executive Leaders Goal Check-In - 1:02:05
  - New Business - 1:18:23
- Full Recording 0:00
- Director of Operations Presentation 0:03
- Student Liaison, presentation by Mr. Grant Bauer 14:46
- District Updates by Dr. Julie McDonald 16:21
- District Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios 21:17
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman 23:53
- Motions to Approve Agenda Items 5-7 33:13
- Board Discussion/Action 33:35
  - First Reading of HCS Board Policies 33:35
  - Stakeholder Facility Committee Updates 38:30
  - District Financial Whitepaper 39:01
  - New Business 50:39
- Executive Session 50:55
- Full Recording - 00:12
- Butterfly Garden Plaque Presentation - 2:55
- Inside Woodlands Building Presentation - 5:42
- Student Liaison presentation by Mr. Grant Bauer - 20:17
- District Updates by Dr. Julie McDonald - 21:41
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 31:35
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 49:41
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, & 7 - 59:34
- Board Discussion/Action - 1:00:13
- Full Recording - 00:00
- HHS presentation of GPA system - 12:12
- Student Liaison presentation by Mr. Grant Bauer - 34:48
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 37:53
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 40:42
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, & 7 - 50:29
- Board Discussion/Action - 50:52
- Full Recording - 00:00
- PTO presentation by President Rose Marsh - 07:10
- Academic Affairs Presentation by Dr. Julie McDonald - 17:15
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 26:46
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 31:01
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, & 7 - 38:07
- Board Discussion/Action - 38:33
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Student Liaison presentation by Mr. Grant Bauer - 11:22
- Academic Affairs Presentation by Dr. Julie McDonald - 12:44
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 14:50
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 19:15
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 - 24:52
- Policy JEFB - 25:18
- Board Discussion - 1:24:15
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Community Comments - 01:45
- Student Liaison presentation by Mr. Grant Bauer - 22:10
- Academic Affairs Presentation by Dr. Julie McDonald - 23:20
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 29:45
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 32:05
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 - 38:20
- Board Discussion - 38:55
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Treasurer Recommendations - 01:02
- Board Discussion - Operations -02:45
- Due to technical issues, the recording started during the master facility planning discussion. - 00:00
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Call meeting to order - Vice-President Hartley - 8:00
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Acknowledge Huron City Schools Retirees - 03:38
- Acknowledge of Tiger Mural created by Kayla Weyer - 12:50
- Acknowledge of Huron Chamber of Commer’s Educator of the Year - Sandy Schuh - 14:58
- Student Liaison presentation by Ms. Ws. Watson - 21:22
- District Financial Updates & Five-Year Forecast by Mr. Mike Limberios - 29:08
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 37:43
- Motion to Approve Agenda Items 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 - 52:11
- Municipal Advisor presentation - 55:30
- Full Recording - 00:00
  - Special meeting for master facility planning discussions.
- Full Recording - 00:00
- Student Liaison presentation by Ms. Lucy Watson - 07:21
- Academic Affairs Presentation by Dr. Julie McDonald - 08:16
- District Financial Updates by Mr. Mike Limberios - 13:41
- District Updates by Dr. James J. Tatman - 15:04
- Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 5 through 7 - 25:22
- Board Discussion on Community Facility survey Results - 25:55

Board Minutes Archive

Meet Our Board Members

Jody Halter-Mast, President

JMast@huron-city.k12.oh.us

Stacey Hartley, Vice President

SHartley@huron-city.k12.oh.us

Dr. Elizabeth Laffay, Board Member

ELaffay@huron-city.k12.oh.us

Stacy Hinners, Board Member

SHinners@huron-city.k12.oh.us

Chris Rager, Board Member

CRager@huron-city.k12.oh.us

Noah Thompson

Noah Thompson

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