MANSFIELD — Seven stellar students were honored for earning perfect scores on state assessments during a recent Mansfield City Schools board meeting.
Each student received a certificate, plaque and gift card in recognition of their achievement. They included five students from Spanish Immersion and two from Mansfield Senior High School.
“It’s very, very rare that students score a perfect score throughout the state of Ohio, let alone having five in one school,” said Principal Michael Brennan.
“These kids also exemplify the Spanish Immersion work ethic, and we’re very proud that they’re part of the Mansfield city school.”
Mansfield Spanish Immersion students who earned perfect scores were:
- Kade Stentz, third grade mathematics
- Gerald Mussman, fourth grade mathematics
- Stella Sipes, fourth grade English Language Arts
- Wyatt Zehner, fourth grade Mathematics
- Anneke Eades, fourth grade English Language Arts
Mansfield Senior High School Principal Kris Beasley honored Avery Smith and Michael Hughes. Smith earned a perfect score on his American Government exam. Hughes earned a perfect score on his American History exam.
Beasley described both as “two of the nicest kids” in school and read brief descriptions provided by their teachers.
“Michael is described as a young man has always got a smile, a true student,” Beasley said.
“He’s never satisfied with doing just the minimum requirement. He takes his good essays, gets constructive feedback and makes them great essays, always looking to grow and better himself,” Beasley added. “He’s respectful, attentive, engaged — a wonderful student all around.
“Avery Smith is described as a wonderful student with a kind sense of humor,” Beasley said. “His writing has a powerful voice. He’s a great math mind who’s always polite and respectful.”
Smith completed the Source Media Journalism Fellowship earlier this year, during which he co-wrote an article that ran on Richland Source.
Supt. Stan Jefferson said the students’ achievement is indicative of Mansfield City Schools’ trajectory.
“I think what you saw the night is just a good example, as we look at the turnaround of the Mansfield City Schools,” Jefferson said. “That turn around is starting with academics.”
Other business
The board also:
- Discussed the district’s latest financial forecast and potential impact of changes to property taxes on the district’s revenue
- Approved a new policy related to over-the-counter prescriptions. The change brings Mansfield City Schools into compliance with recent changes in state law and requires permission from a parent or guardian before administering over-the-counter medication.
- Approved the purchase of a school bus to transport students with special needs for $142,197 after trade in
- Approved “after the facts” payments to The Center for Individual and Family Services ($3,380) and Modern Office Methods ($3,757.50).
- Tabled the vote on four other “after the facts” payments and asked for a more in-depth explanation of what the payments were for at the next board meeting
- Tabled a vote on a contract with Kimmel Corp. and requested more information
- Approved a contract with the North Central Ohio Educational Services Center for board certified behavioral analyst services at a rate of $105 an hour, not to exceed 100 hours, for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approved a contract with the North Central Ohio Educational Services Center for a Title IX investigative services decision maker, not to exceed 40 hours at an hourly rate of $150. Supt. Stan Jefferson said the district is required to have a decision maker available for Title IX investigations, but no investigations are ongoing at this time.
- Approved a resolution establishing minimum education requirements for substitute paraprofessionals