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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for Lima City. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Secret Policy Vote Hides Changes from Parents
The Board is scheduled to vote on a new policy identified only as “po6234” under agenda item 8.E. The actual text of this policy has not been provided to the public in the agenda documents. This is a major transparency violation, as it prevents parents from reviewing what could be a significant change to curriculum, library books, student discipline, or parental rights before it is passed.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Call Board President Deanna Reynolds-Griffin at (419) 996-3448 and email Treasurer Heather Sharp at hsharp@spartan.limacityschools.org: ‘I demand the vote on Item 8.E, policy po6234, be postponed until the full text of the policy is made public for parental review. What is the Board hiding from parents?’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed. Could be a major policy shift with zero public input.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title – Manual Review Required
Under item 9.A, the Board is voting to approve an addendum to the Treasurer’s contract. The details are not described in the agenda, but are contained within an attached Word document (‘H Sharp Contract Addendum 2026.docx’). This lack of upfront transparency makes it difficult for the public to oversee the compensation and contract terms of the district’s top financial officer without digging for the information.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Review the file attached in the Official Agenda linked above to determine if it contains a significant pay increase or other sensitive changes. Email Treasurer Heather Sharp at hsharp@spartan.limacityschools.org to demand the terms of the addendum be explained publicly before the vote.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Potentially higher salary or altered terms for the Treasurer, hidden from easy public view.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Votes to Give Themselves a Pay Raise
Under item 8.D, the Board is reviewing Policy 0147, which includes a proposal to increase their own compensation by 25% for each meeting they attend (from $100 to $125). While parents are dealing with inflation, the Board is prioritizing a pay raise for itself using taxpayer money.
Recommended Action Plan
QUESTION PRIORITIES: Call any board member at (419) 996-3448 and ask: ‘Why is a 25% pay raise for board members a priority right now? Please justify your vote on the changes to Policy 0147.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Increased compensation for board members paid by taxpayers.
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