9-22-2026 Parma City School District Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parma City School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the retire-rehire of Kathy James. The board reviewed the financial and operational benefits of rehiring Ms. James at a lower salary step while allowing her to receive pension benefits, which would result in cost savings for the district. Board members acknowledged her extensive institutional knowledge and years of service, emphasizing the value of retaining her expertise without the need for additional training. The board unanimously voted to adopt resolution 2026-09-431 to officially approve the retire-rehire arrangement as required by Ohio law.