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Summary — 3/9/2026:
Our monitoring of Lisbon Exempted Village, Exempt School District has identified 5 agenda items that warrant community action.
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PRIORITY LEVEL 9
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Board Demands Blank Check From Taxpayers
The Board is asking for approval to pay a list of bills without disclosing the total amount (Item 5.C). This is a stunning lack of transparency, effectively asking for a blank check with your money. We have no idea what or how much is being spent.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Jennifer Coldsnow at jcoldsnow@leetonia.k12.oh.us and Superintendent Joseph Siefke at joe.siefke@lisbon.k12.oh.us: 'I demand you table Item 5.C until a complete list of bills with a total dollar amount is provided to the public. We will not approve a blank check.'
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PRIORITY LEVEL 9
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Sweeping Policy Changes on AI and Grading
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📅 First Reading on March 12, 2026
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The Board is introducing a massive bundle of 23 policy changes from an outside group (NEOLA). These include new rules on student grading, artificial intelligence surveillance, and how the district accepts federal grants. This is a Trojan horse for radical changes being pushed through without individual review.
Recommended Action
Call Board President Tk Hiscox at (330) 424-7714: 'I demand the NEOLA policy bundle (Item 7.A) be broken up. Each policy, especially on AI, Grading, and Federal Grants, must be discussed and voted on separately with full public review. Do not fast-track these changes.'
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💰 Cost: Hidden Future Costs
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PRIORITY LEVEL 7
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New Student Data Sharing Agreement
The Board is voting on a new data services agreement with a third-party vendor called ACCESS (Item 7.C). The contract details are not public. This could give an outside company access to sensitive student information. Who owns your child's data under this deal?
Recommended Action
Email Superintendent Joseph Siefke at joe.siefke@lisbon.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 7.C, the ACCESS agreement must be made public before any vote. Who owns the student data handled by ACCESS, and can parents opt out?'
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💰 Cost: Undefined Liability
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PRIORITY LEVEL 5
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Mysterious $40,000 Fund Transfer
The Treasurer is asking to approve a $40,000 budget adjustment for a vaguely labeled fund (499-9125). There is no explanation for what this money will be used for. This is how slush funds for pet projects are created without public oversight.
Recommended Action
Email Treasurer Jennifer Coldsnow at jcoldsnow@leetonia.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 5.B, please provide a detailed public explanation for the $40,000 appropriation to fund 499-9125 before the board votes on it.'
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PRIORITY LEVEL 4
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After-the-Fact Payment to Behavioral Vendor
The board is being asked to approve a $3,520 payment for services already rendered by 'Education Alternatives,' a provider for at-risk youth. This 'Then and Now' process bypasses normal purchasing rules and shows poor financial control. What services were provided without prior approval?
Recommended Action
Public Question: Email Superintendent Joseph Siefke at joe.siefke@lisbon.k12.oh.us: 'Regarding Item 5.F, why was the district's purchasing policy not followed for the Education Alternatives contract? Please provide the invoice for the services rendered.'
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