Boy Scouts, multilingual‑learner program and community partnerships highlighted at Ashland City Schools board meeting
May 18, 2026 | Ashland City, School Districts, Ohio
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The Ashland City Schools Board heard a presentation from the Boy Scouts of America and a teacher update on the district’s multilingual learner program during its May meeting.
Lee Peters, district commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed District, told the board the scouting program in Ashland includes two Cub Scout packs and Scout troops that regularly engage in volunteer activities such as placing flags at the cemetery, helping at community cleanups and supporting local events like the Christmas and Memorial Day parades. "Scouting America and the Ashland City Schools share a common goal, preparing young people for life," Peters said, noting units meet at sites including First United Methodist Church and St. Edward’s School and that Pack 506 recently welcomed 16 new families.
Peters also offered to connect the scouts with a planned visit of traveling military memorial walls to Ashland in August; the superintendent said the district may provide volunteers for setup and security.
Ruth Miller, introduced by district staff as a lead teacher for the multilingual learner program, summarized the program’s staffing and student outcomes. She said staff includes Leah Bechtel (Taft), Naomi Strickland (Edison), Sydney Moore (Reagan) and Miller at the middle and high schools. Miller reported that five students the program works with are expected to graduate this year and that most students improved on the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA). "Our OELPA scores... we're very good this year and almost every single one of our students improved," Miller said, and she thanked district leaders for administrative support.
Superintendent Mr. Paramore thanked the scouts and program staff for their partnership with the schools and cited other community collaborations — including a long relationship with the Salvation Army and recent participation in Heartland Technical Education Center events — as examples of community support for Ashland students. He also reminded the public of scholar recognition night and of graduation scheduled for June 6.
The board adjourned after approving routine consent items and setting future meeting dates.
Lee Peters, district commissioner for the Johnny Appleseed District, told the board the scouting program in Ashland includes two Cub Scout packs and Scout troops that regularly engage in volunteer activities such as placing flags at the cemetery, helping at community cleanups and supporting local events like the Christmas and Memorial Day parades. "Scouting America and the Ashland City Schools share a common goal, preparing young people for life," Peters said, noting units meet at sites including First United Methodist Church and St. Edward’s School and that Pack 506 recently welcomed 16 new families.
Peters also offered to connect the scouts with a planned visit of traveling military memorial walls to Ashland in August; the superintendent said the district may provide volunteers for setup and security.
Ruth Miller, introduced by district staff as a lead teacher for the multilingual learner program, summarized the program’s staffing and student outcomes. She said staff includes Leah Bechtel (Taft), Naomi Strickland (Edison), Sydney Moore (Reagan) and Miller at the middle and high schools. Miller reported that five students the program works with are expected to graduate this year and that most students improved on the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA). "Our OELPA scores... we're very good this year and almost every single one of our students improved," Miller said, and she thanked district leaders for administrative support.
Superintendent Mr. Paramore thanked the scouts and program staff for their partnership with the schools and cited other community collaborations — including a long relationship with the Salvation Army and recent participation in Heartland Technical Education Center events — as examples of community support for Ashland students. He also reminded the public of scholar recognition night and of graduation scheduled for June 6.
The board adjourned after approving routine consent items and setting future meeting dates.
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