Ravenna school board approves new teachers’ contract, property sale and several staffing moves
May 12, 2026 | Ravenna City, School Districts, Ohio
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The Ravenna School District Board of Education approved a series of major actions at its May meeting, including a new teachers’ contract, the sale of Tappan Elementary School, continued school‑resource officer agreements with the city and multiple personnel hires.
Superintendent said the board should consider 13a1 — the REA bargaining agreement — which was presented as a three‑year contract. "If you'll look at 13a1, this is the approval of the REA union contract that we just completed and was ratified by the Independent Education Association, effective 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2029," the Superintendent said, noting the ratification and effective dates. The board moved, seconded and approved the REA contract by roll call.
The board also approved resolution 13a2 to sell Tappan Elementary School to Education Alternatives. The Superintendent described the package as a "final full resolution and purchase agreement, lease termination agreement, and quit claim deed," and noted that a quick‑claim deed had been added as a linked backup to the agenda materials. The measure passed on a roll call vote.
On safety and services, the board approved purchase/service agreements with the City of Ravenna for two school resource officers next year, continuing an arrangement the Superintendent characterized as beneficial; the officers named in the discussion were Officer Lincoln and Officer Fife. The board approved recommended service agreements for special‑education providers and a facilities contract for excavating work on the district practice field as part of the consent agenda.
The board ratified multiple personnel items across administrative, certificated and classified rosters. Administrative approvals included a three‑year assistant principal contract for Mackenzie Fyle at Brown Middle School and a two‑year assistant principal contract for Kristen Stanbaugh at Ravenna High School. Certificated and classified consent items included resignations, retirements and summer staffing lists, and were approved as a block.
Two personnel votes drew specific roll‑call notes: the board approved employment of summer school teacher Lauren Calhoun, with a recorded abstention by a board member identified as Calhoun; and it separately approved a second‑round contract for Isaiah Calhoun after discussion, again with Calhoun recorded as abstaining. Both motions carried.
Votes at a glance:
• REA union contract (13a1): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.
• Sale of Tappan Elementary to Education Alternatives (13a2): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried. Superintendent noted supporting documents (purchase agreement, lease termination, quitclaim deed) were in the agenda links.
• School resource officer agreements (items 11–12): approved by roll call; officers named were Officer Lincoln and Officer Fife.
• Administrative hires (A1–A2): Mackenzie Fyle (Brown Middle School assistant principal) and Kristen Stanbaugh (Ravenna High School assistant principal) approved.
• Certificated and classified consent blocks (B1–B10; C1–C9): approved, covering resignations, retirements, leaves, continuing contracts, and summer camp staffing.
• Employment of Lauren Calhoun (summer school): approved; Calhoun abstained; motion carried.
• Employment of Isaiah Calhoun (round 2 contract): approved; Calhoun abstained; motion carried.
The Treasurer presented the April financial report, reporting revenues of $442,858 and noting expenditures were below forecast; the presentation referenced a positive increase to cash on hand and stated supporting documents would be posted on the district website.
No members of the public signed up for non‑agenda comment. The Superintendent reviewed upcoming events including scholarship night, senior activities, a district Day of Service and graduation dates. The board adjourned after a roll‑call vote.
What’s next: contracts and sale documents were approved; the Superintendent and district staff will proceed with implementation steps noted in the linked purchase and contract documents. The board scheduled a special meeting for May 26 for additional business.
Superintendent said the board should consider 13a1 — the REA bargaining agreement — which was presented as a three‑year contract. "If you'll look at 13a1, this is the approval of the REA union contract that we just completed and was ratified by the Independent Education Association, effective 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2029," the Superintendent said, noting the ratification and effective dates. The board moved, seconded and approved the REA contract by roll call.
The board also approved resolution 13a2 to sell Tappan Elementary School to Education Alternatives. The Superintendent described the package as a "final full resolution and purchase agreement, lease termination agreement, and quit claim deed," and noted that a quick‑claim deed had been added as a linked backup to the agenda materials. The measure passed on a roll call vote.
On safety and services, the board approved purchase/service agreements with the City of Ravenna for two school resource officers next year, continuing an arrangement the Superintendent characterized as beneficial; the officers named in the discussion were Officer Lincoln and Officer Fife. The board approved recommended service agreements for special‑education providers and a facilities contract for excavating work on the district practice field as part of the consent agenda.
The board ratified multiple personnel items across administrative, certificated and classified rosters. Administrative approvals included a three‑year assistant principal contract for Mackenzie Fyle at Brown Middle School and a two‑year assistant principal contract for Kristen Stanbaugh at Ravenna High School. Certificated and classified consent items included resignations, retirements and summer staffing lists, and were approved as a block.
Two personnel votes drew specific roll‑call notes: the board approved employment of summer school teacher Lauren Calhoun, with a recorded abstention by a board member identified as Calhoun; and it separately approved a second‑round contract for Isaiah Calhoun after discussion, again with Calhoun recorded as abstaining. Both motions carried.
Votes at a glance:
• REA union contract (13a1): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried.
• Sale of Tappan Elementary to Education Alternatives (13a2): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded affirmative votes and the motion carried. Superintendent noted supporting documents (purchase agreement, lease termination, quitclaim deed) were in the agenda links.
• School resource officer agreements (items 11–12): approved by roll call; officers named were Officer Lincoln and Officer Fife.
• Administrative hires (A1–A2): Mackenzie Fyle (Brown Middle School assistant principal) and Kristen Stanbaugh (Ravenna High School assistant principal) approved.
• Certificated and classified consent blocks (B1–B10; C1–C9): approved, covering resignations, retirements, leaves, continuing contracts, and summer camp staffing.
• Employment of Lauren Calhoun (summer school): approved; Calhoun abstained; motion carried.
• Employment of Isaiah Calhoun (round 2 contract): approved; Calhoun abstained; motion carried.
The Treasurer presented the April financial report, reporting revenues of $442,858 and noting expenditures were below forecast; the presentation referenced a positive increase to cash on hand and stated supporting documents would be posted on the district website.
No members of the public signed up for non‑agenda comment. The Superintendent reviewed upcoming events including scholarship night, senior activities, a district Day of Service and graduation dates. The board adjourned after a roll‑call vote.
What’s next: contracts and sale documents were approved; the Superintendent and district staff will proceed with implementation steps noted in the linked purchase and contract documents. The board scheduled a special meeting for May 26 for additional business.
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