MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools principals and administrators will receive a 4-percent bump in base pay, effective with the 2026-2027 school year. The school board voted Tuesday to approve updated salary schedules for administrators. It will be the first base pay raise for administrators since 2022, district officials said. “We are watching every expenditure. Any […]
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Elswick, Golden and Hamilton elected to Mansfield board of education
Deena Hamilton joins Chris Elswick and Linda Golden on Mansfield City Schools board after election win. Learn more about the new board members.
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Five candidates running for Mansfield City school board
MANSFIELD — Last school year, Mansfield City Schools educated more than 2,900 students, employed more than 265 educators and had an operating budget of more than $58.5 million. In November, voters will decide who gets to sit on the majority of the school district’s board. Three of the school board’s five seats are up for […]
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Mansfield City Schools to seek request for proposals for health insurance broker
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board voted to authorize a request for proposals for a health insurance broker during its meeting Tuesday night. Specifically, the board approved a resolution directing Treasurer Tammy Hamilla to develop an RFP that will aid the district in securing a “qualified independent health care insurance consultant/broker to provide the Board […]
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Mansfield City Schools calls for 36-person reduction in force, slashing 14 administrative jobs
MANSFIELD — Teachers, staff and community members sat in stunned silence at Monday night’s Mansfield Board of Education meeting. After an hour-long, closed-door session, the Mansfield City Schools board voted 5-0 to approve a plan to cut $5.3 million from next year’s operating budget and submit it to the state. The board then voted to end […]
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Mansfield BOE president: District won’t cut Spanish Immersion school
MANSFIELD — There was standing room only at the Lowell T. Smith board room Monday night. While school board members spent more than 190 minutes in executive session, parents and community members waited. The room echoed with chatter. Two women sat to knit. Another brought a package of cookies from the grocery store to share. […]
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Mansfield City Schools projects $2.5 million in health insurance savings
MANSFIELD — As Mansfield City Schools reckons with a $3.9 million deficit, district officials say they expect to save between $2 and $2.5 million this year on health insurance costs. Mansfield City Schools self-funds its employee health insurance plan and carries stop-loss insurance to protect the district against catastrophic, unexpected costs. Supt. Stan Jefferson and […]
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Mansfield City Schools BOE hires former Supt. Freund as financial consultant
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools’ financial situation has the board looking for advice from veteran school administrators throughout the community. Former Supt. Dan Freund will be weighing in on cost savings through a consulting contract with the district. During its meeting Tuesday, the board voted 3-2 to approve an agreement with RedWin Educational Consultants. […]
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Try again: Mansfield City Schools must submit 2nd state deficit reduction plan
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools financial situation has once again caught the attention of state officials. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce asked the district to submit a deficit reduction plan for the second time in seven months. The district’s most recent five-year forecast projected an operating deficit of $3.9 million for the 2024-2025 […]
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Mansfield City Schools cuts ties with Mid Ohio ESC
MANSFIELD — Members of the Mansfield City School board were divided during a special meeting Friday morning. After nearly 30 minutes of discussion, the board voted 3-2 to terminate its contract with the Mid Ohio Educational Service Center at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The same resolution also declared the board’s intent to […]