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Administrators described Future Forward Ohio and the Student Wellness and Success Funds as state initiatives created to help districts recover from COVID-related learning loss and to expand student wellness programs. The district said those funds supported local services such as the Boys & Girls Club at the middle school, nursing and therapy services contracted through Fisher Titus and coordinated wraparound supports through the Family & Children First Council and Huron County Health Department.

Board speakers summarized key budget concerns: the governor\u0000\u0000\fs proposed budget would have continued the Fair School Funding Plan but without updating input costs for inflation, while the state House removed the plan and proposed a temporary transitional \"bridge\" funding approach. The House proposal also added a cash-balance carryover mechanism: districts with carryover cash above a 30% threshold could have those funds applied as credits to taxpayers on the next tax bill, a change district officials said could reduce local flexibility.

District leaders said that even under the governor\u0000\u0000\fs less-generous option the district would have expected additional state funding. They warned that the House approach could force districts into levies and make multi-year forecasting and staffing decisions more difficult. The superintendent told the board the state has a large rainy-day balance but that prioritization, not availability of funds, appears to drive budget outcomes.

District officials provided financial context: the treasurer reported the district\u0000\u0000\fs bond proceeds ($48 million) are in the bank and that property-tax settlements showed a positive variance of roughly $827,000 compared with the prior fiscal year and about $227,000 above estimates for the first half of tax collections.

Board members urged the community to contact state lawmakers and the governor to support full implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan and to preserve adequate, equitable funding for public schools. The board distributed a resolution template and phone numbers for constituents; the transcript records the presentation and public encouragement but does not record a formal roll-call adoption of a resolution during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NCSD Board of Education Meeting 4-23-25","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and administrators warned that recent state budget proposals and changes to school funding formulas could reduce state support for Norwalk schools, threaten programs funded by COVID-era and student wellness dollars and make the district\u0000\u0000\u0000s five-year forecast uncertain.","taxTitle","Norwalk City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",49806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263425,"Norwalk schools earn Purple Star designation for six buildings; board proclaims Month of the Military Child",459,949000,1408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3107183-4a724a34b73d04517ff69396d0b8eaf3&start=949&end=1408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3107183-4a724a34b73d04517ff69396d0b8eaf3/thumbnail_949000.jpg","/articles/6263425/Norwalk-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Norwalk-schools-earn-Purple-Star-designation-for-six-buildings-board-proclaims-Month-of-the-Military-Child","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263425-c31c23b520b9601ac9c2e46cf6fa2b3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201330&Signature=ZAC5TXQs-EtU1GZ~xoZf-DyJEyS6fbfULa2rHMVBiMeCmtzg1RcjB0UMORWRSSioS00HXPNS3Kn9ey~dKPJa-KE2gk2fppaw2M0J7Hs0J5roL4iXOesRzJhiGQH4GmzYjAYYzDTA6ebWKXIBNKAr-PMOWRdLRXDXScYziN8LTfE9Yu9scR1MhRNt5tPgPz7RJbRec79sbaRqDJicfFRQQFHafY5cFB-C4DPlM21TbOf~f6Jf4vP4NLwldCAgJ-PN~Pv1g~TuJWe8eMjx5m7aYp~dr3zWZaXGA1Zxvhzk5XsdbUq79tq6BGFKrHI69GVbakdkpnl30c~UHn7v8~GTuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","School district leaders told the Norwalk City School District Board on April 23 that all six district buildings have been awarded the Purple Star designation for demonstrating a commitment to military-connected students and families. The district also read a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child.

The presentation described Purple Star as a designation given to schools that show an elevated level of support for military-connected families, including students whose parents serve in the active duty, reserve or National Guard. District staff said the designation recognizes practices such as having a military liaison, maintaining resources for transitioning students and providing ongoing support beyond Veterans Day programs.

District leaders said each building will receive a banner noting the designation and that the district has created a dedicated web page linking families to local supports and the Military Child Education Coalition, the organization that helps administer the Purple Star program. The presenter noted the designation was granted in spring 2025 and that Norwalk was among hundreds of schools statewide recognized in this period.

School leaders emphasized the practical steps families can take to find support: contact the district\u0000\u0000\u0000s military liaisons or visit the district\u0000\u0000\u0000s website for resources and referrals. A proclamation read into the record described military-connected children as facing unique challenges including frequent moves and family separations and urged the community to recognize their resilience.

Ending: District officials said the banners will be installed at each of the six buildings and that staff will continue to publicize resources for military-connected families on the district website.","Norwalk City School District announced that all six district buildings received the Purple Star designation for serving military-connected families and read a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263430,"Norwalk board tables Huron County land sale and exchange amid acreage and appraisal concerns",824,64000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3107183-4a724a34b73d04517ff69396d0b8eaf3&start=64&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3107183-4a724a34b73d04517ff69396d0b8eaf3/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6263430/Norwalk-City/School-Districts/Ohio/Norwalk-board-tables-Huron-County-land-sale-and-exchange-amid-acreage-and-appraisal-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263430-75b72bf1961baf433525fa9f35a7bf09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201330&Signature=MDCdAJEbH8it4xLGnH5WGYZKxgm9qLnDh~RxdVPDLvr4AKtJLzCKEX~ENY~R0wdFb3yiDSk0-j8Tc8HFfgtKNsYyeALfXzM2xa1LgC4cWP6Wce~iHxhtcJ4E8apdqjG560EXbW815eQA6tFjyTp0BffsWLwJpxDF2TODdawJgC1ANka9-ku8KcMCpUOiUz~blzFAbPYM17fh29svAi~I19-J0KtsYxkZ-5VB8v4Fk4Q~Ql0-QLI3yg24JHLSbVhNvEMnGcNU3p6Klu2kskmES6igW5YUKjR134ABaWzc8kwah7D4jY5gHwupZXquVooKIrRUxCLX96K8zoXj-pQHWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwalk City School District Board on April 23 voted to table consideration of Huron County’s offer to sell and exchange land intended to create a roughly 33.0112-acre parcel for the district, saying the district needs more information on acreage, appraisals and traffic requirements before moving forward.

The offer, as read into the record, would combine the county’s parcel number 33-004N-01-003-0100 with other parcels to create a 33.0112-acre parcel for the district while the district would convey 10 acres of parcel number 33-004N-01-003-0112 to the county. The presenter said the full purchase agreement and legal descriptions would be provided by Huron County and described the offer as “nonnegotiable and exclusive.”

Board members said the district’s independently commissioned appraisal valued comparable property at about $11,000 per acre, while multiple public statements and county officials had cited figures from $20,000 to $40,000 per acre. The board also cited guidance from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) on minimum acreage for the district’s planned facility and raised traffic and site-planning concerns related to Shady Lane, Norwood Path and nearby intersections.

Board members said the acreage and configuration are critical for the district’s school plan, including space for athletics, recess, parking and traffic circulation. One board member summarized the concern this way: the district needs “a minimum 17 acres of the 23.36” being discussed to meet the district’s programmatic and OFCC requirements. Speakers urged multiple appraisals and clearer documentation of how the county’s price figures were derived.

At the motion to table, the board’s recorded votes were: Taylor — yes; Mrs. Coquette — yes; Mrs. Crawford — yes; Mr. Norris — yes; Mr. Ritzenthaler — yes. The motion to table passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The land exchange is tied to the district’s building project and to OFCC eligibility and funding. Board members said an insufficient parcel or a nonnegotiable sale at a price well above the district’s appraisal could jeopardize the district’s ability to meet OFCC standards and spend bond funds in a way the board considers fiscally responsible.

Next steps: Board members asked staff to pursue additional appraisals and to seek further cooperation with Huron County and city officials; the motion that passed was to table consideration so the district can pursue those clarifications with county commissioners and legal counsel.

Ending: The board did not approve any transfer or purchase at the meeting; the item was tabled pending additional appraisals, clarification of acreage and further discussions with Huron County officials.","The Norwalk City School District board voted unanimously to table consideration of Huron County’s offer to sell and exchange parcels that would create a roughly 33-acre site for a planned school, citing questions about acreage, appraisals and nonnegotiable sale terms.","actionData","errors"]

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