Joshua Day for Xenia Schools

11/02/2026

First I want to say that the concern about the mural itself was legitimate, especially in today's political climate. The superintendent agreed and dealt with the situation. My concern is with how Tyler handled the situation, particularly after the superintendent had agreed to address it. I think the public deserves to know the answers to the following questions. Unfortunately I will not be at the meeting on Monday as I am out of town. Hopefully these questions or some like them are asked and answered.

1. Initial Investigation

Did Tyler go around the high school campus during a sporting event specifically looking for things to photograph?

Was the mural brought to his attention by a parent of a currently enrolled high school student?

Did he attempt to understand the mural's history or context before taking photographs and escalating the issue?

2. Communications With the Superintendent

Did Tyler threaten to publicly expose or criticize the school unless the superintendent removed the mural?

Did the superintendent agree that the mural was controversial and should be removed?

Did Tyler initially agree to give the superintendent time to handle the matter?

If so, what changed the following day that caused him to abandon that understanding?

Did he notify the superintendent or board president before going public?

3. Social Media and Political Involvement

Was Tyler aware that the superintendent had already agreed to address the mural before posting it publicly?

Why did he feel it was necessary to publish the controversy after an administrative resolution was already underway?

Why did he tag numerous politicians, political organizations, PACs, and news outlets?

Did his post acknowledge that the superintendent had already agreed to remove the mural?

What was he hoping to accomplish through the public post that had not already been accomplished through the superintendent?

4. Board Authority and Communication

Did Tyler contact the Board President before escalating the matter publicly?

Did he consider requesting a special board meeting or discussing the concern through established board procedures?

Did he involve or consult any other board members? If so, who?

Did he make any statements or give any directions that suggested he was acting with the authority of the full Board rather than as an individual member?

5. Legal Counsel and Taxpayer Expenses

Did Tyler independently contact the district's legal counsel regarding the mural?

How many separate conversations or communications did he have with counsel?

How many billable hours resulted from those communications, and what did they cost the district?

Were those consultations authorized under the Board's established procedures?

Can the Treasurer provide an accounting of all legal expenses associated with this incident, distinguishing Tyler's direct consultations from the district's response?

6. Community Response and Accountability

Did Tyler attempt to file a harassment complaint against community members following the controversy? If so, what conduct was alleged?

What documented disruption, additional expense, or other consequences resulted from the public controversy?

Looking back, does Tyler believe he handled this situation appropriately?

Would he do anything differently?

I think every one of these questions deserve a public response.

10/01/2026

Hopefully most of you saw this message in the weekly email from the Superintendent today! Here is an opportunity for everyone in our community to provide input on what we value having in our schools as we work to adjust our budget and continue to be good stewards of your tax dollars.

As our school district navigates state budget adjustments alongside our municipal financial advisors, we are taking a proactive look at how we allocate resources to serve our students and community best.

Many of the programs, services, and staffing levels in our schools are required by state law and will always remain a core foundation of XCS. Thanks to the support of this community, our district currently operates well above state minimums in many areas, offering expanded coursework, smaller class sizes, and rich extracurricular opportunities. The projected state budget pressures, however, require us to plan carefully for the future.

To ensure our decisions reflect the values of our community, please take 5 minutes to share what programs and services you value most, and where you see opportunities for growth.

Survey Closes: Friday, October 16 at 5:00 p.m.

As our school district navigates state budget adjustments alongside our municipal financial advisors, we are taking a proactive look at how we allocate resources to serve our students and community best. Many of the programs, services, and staffing levels in our schools are required by state law and...

09/16/2026

Xenia Community Schools has reached a significant milestone on the 2026 Ohio State Report Card: for the first time, every school building in the district has earned a rating of 3 stars or higher.

The district maintained its overall 3-star rating while several individual schools posted notable results. McKinley Elementary earned 4.5 stars, Arrowood Elementary earned 4 stars, Warner Middle School maintained its 3-star rating, and Xenia High School improved from 2.5 stars to 3 stars. The district’s College, Career and Workforce Readiness measure also improved from 2 stars to 3 stars.

“When I look back at where we were in 2021 and where we are today, I am incredibly proud of what Xenia Community Schools has accomplished. I’m proud of the decisions our Board has made, proud of the leadership throughout our district, and most of all, proud of the teachers, staff and students who turned those decisions into better results for our kids.”

The 2026 results are especially significant because the progress extends across the entire district. Every elementary school, Warner Middle School and Xenia High School now meets or exceeds the state’s 3-star standard.
The milestone is also an opportunity to recognize the progress while remaining focused on continued improvement.

“Three stars is not the finish line. There is more work ahead and more progress to be made. But this report card is evidence that the hard work is producing results and that Xenia Community Schools is moving in the right direction. Today, our teachers, staff, students and families deserve to celebrate what they have accomplished and tomorrow, we get back to work.”

08/22/2026

Great fight last night and this morning by our Bucs! Unfortunately we came up 1 point short this time. This young team will learn from the adversity and keep coming back stronger! They have a bright future ahead of them!

08/18/2026

Happy first day of school to all our kiddos, teachers, and staff! Summer never felt so long yet so short at the same time. I’m excited for all the great things planned this year. Good luck to everyone and may you all have a fun, healthy and successful year of school!

07/16/2026

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bartley family. Tami was a pillar in our community and schools. She was selfless and loving and I count her among my friends. She dedicated her time to making our schools, sports and students the best they could be. Tami left a lasting legacy and will be dearly missed.

05/26/2026

On this 250th birthday year of our nation, I am particularly grateful for those that gave their life for our freedom.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! You have so much to be proud of. Remember where you came from and go out and do great things!

05/13/2026

Pleased to share a few exciting things from Monday’s board meeting. We approved a new 5 year contract for our amazing Treasurer. We got to honor several clubs and teams, the great careers and years of service of our retiring teachers and staff, and listened to a fantastic presentation by our JROTC program. We also approved the appropriations for next school year with part of that set aside for field trips for all our students.

05/10/2026

I want to be clear about my position on the AI policy and the proposal to ban AI in schools. Not only is the proposal impossible to enforce, it is incredibly misinformed, lacks critical thinking, and is frankly embarrassing in the amount of disrespect it shows our teachers.

I serve on the policy committee, and we spent a significant amount of time crafting a thorough AI policy that addresses implementation, training, acceptable use, academic integrity, cheating concerns, and more.

Like it or not, AI is now part of everyday life. Thousands of jobs have already been impacted or lost because of AI, and if we fail to adequately prepare our students now, they will enter the workforce years behind their peers.

I’m sure there will be more to say Monday night. I look forward to the discussion and hearing what research was conducted to reach this proposal.