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Miss Brunswick, district assessment lead, presented the state report‑card components and results, noting that Olentangy is one of only 47 districts statewide to earn a 5‑star overall rating and the only district with more than 10,000 students to do so. She said the district’s performance index reached 94.6% of the state maximum and the district ranked 30th in the state, an increase of seven places from the prior year.

Key results: In achievement, 24 of 27 schools significantly exceeded state standards; district achievement rose by 0.8 index points compared with the previous year. The progress measure — which compares student growth year to year — earned the district a 4‑star rating; the district’s effect size on the progress metric was 0.09, just short of the 0.10 threshold for a 5‑star progress rating. Gap‑closing earned the district 90.3% of possible points, the fourth highest in the state and second highest in Central Ohio.

Other measures: The early‑literacy component (K–3) yielded four stars; the district ranked in the top 18% statewide on that measure and sixth in Central Ohio. The graduation measure reported a weighted rate of 98.9% (the class of 2024 four‑year graduation rate was 99%), and the new college/career/workforce/military readiness measure showed 71.3% of graduates meeting at least one readiness indicator, an increase of 1.5 percentage points from the prior year.

Interpretation and next steps: Brunswick told the board that EVOS — the state system that provides detailed growth diagnostics — will open in mid‑October, allowing the district to analyze subject‑ and subgroup‑level growth and identify targeted actions. She noted where the district had made gains (math growth and multiple subgroups exceeding expected growth) and where staff will focus (gifted identification and service capacity, and continued attention to early literacy proficiency).

Board reaction and context: Board members praised staff and teachers, noting that maintaining high outcomes at the district’s size requires substantial coordination. Superintendent Meyer and board members credited district instructional strategy, targeted specialists and professional development for the improvements and discussed how the district will use the forthcoming EVOS data for school‑level planning.

The board took no formal policy action on the report‑card presentation; the data will inform principal and district planning sessions and subsequent board discussions about district priorities and resource allocation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Olentangy Schools, Board of Education 9.25.25","oneSentenceSummary","District and building results on Ohio’s school report cards showed the Olentangy Local School District received a 5‑star overall rating for the third consecutive year, with notable gains in achievement, gap‑closing and math growth; officials outlined next steps to use growth data that becomes available in October.","taxTitle","Olentangy Local, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",14476,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5973091,"Olentangy board pitches $235 million no-new-millage bond as treasurer warns of multi‑year operating deficits",2938,194000,3132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833735-70759e4d358a36a7d9d4837328553a7c&start=194&end=3132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833735-70759e4d358a36a7d9d4837328553a7c/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/5973091/Ohio/Olentangy-board-pitches-235-million-no-new-millage-bond-as-treasurer-warns-of-multiyear-operating-deficits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973091-af0709f6afef2189ace79ea2c08cb19e/orig.mp4?Expires=1778755000&Signature=a6KWRObUR5u2K3ScQ6xFmGgtTJGf0n2sF9PZ7iimAv9Zd-uscJyCsAZh6CoD86ZhQzwHL-yCPFSxxCci6hJK-DUP92eS6cLm6KqU3GpfU6cs4Hrh1f4WNBmzykaIeQ8NeotsHFbO7CpWe9E2MUhQ~dXPy2mDwKdrTK8XE9HY8PathGa8QR7zHIZ1bz45-L-FYuMadQFzGTiFmjTW9IFupfrt1oBVhIZyKc9RqX6XNy3Rt1L4FqYjLjSU5c5F3Q62Rw-5pemEYmioD4GEQDZ7CcP5XADNLOxcYPgv7OpPYqNirj2YEg487Wj8e9aAOoE3CzClEx8o0BI0JfmuyfM-Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Olentangy Local School District asked voters to consider a $235 million bond on Nov. 4 to finance a new high school, a new elementary school and associated construction projects while maintaining the district’s current voted tax rate, district officials said at the Sept. 25 board meeting.

District leaders framed the proposal as a “no new millage” bond — meaning the levy rate for debt service would remain at its current level rather than adding new voted mills — and argued that approach is the least expensive way to pay for the facilities while still accommodating rapid enrollment growth.

The treasurer presented the district’s financial forecast and said the general fund will run a deficit this fiscal year. The forecast projects a $24.5 million shortfall for fiscal 2025–26, $42.9 million the following year and roughly $71.9 million by the third year of the forecast if no changes occur. The treasurer said the district’s cash-on-hand would fall from a comfortable level to an estimated 14 days by 2027–28 under the base projection, and said that timeline makes seeking additional operating revenue likely in that period unless state funding changes materially.

Why it matters: Olentangy is adding roughly 500 students a year, district leaders said, and officials said they must increase physical capacity and staff to preserve class sizes and services. The board and superintendent described tradeoffs among options: delay construction and rely on temporary spaces (which costs operating dollars and offers no long-term capacity), seek additional voted mills now (which raises short‑term tax bills), or use a no-new-millage bond that spreads costs over a longer period while keeping the district’s current bond rate steady.

Treasurer’s forecast: The treasurer explained details that drive the projection, including that roughly 69% of district revenue comes from local property taxes, state contributions have been constrained by the current funding formula and wage and benefit growth are the largest and most predictable expense drivers. The forecast assumes modest annual revenue growth but higher expense growth driven by salaries, benefits and staffing to serve a growing student population. The treasurer noted a prior one‑time $50 million transfer related to a budget clawback that temporarily altered last year’s figures.

Board discussion and context: Board members pressed for clarity on the bond’s effect on taxpayers if property values rise. Officials said that when valuation increases, effective tax rates fall; because the bond would keep the voted debt service mills at current levels, homeowners generally would pay less than they would have if the board added new mills. The presenters emphasized that whether an individual homeowner’s bill rises or falls after a reappraisal depends on how that home’s value changes relative to the district average — a home that appreciates less than the average can see a lower bill even if assessed value rises.

The board also discussed the timing of when operating funds might be needed. Both the treasurer and superintendent said that, under current projections, the district is likely to need additional operating revenue around the 2027–28 school year to maintain services without cutting programs. They added that increased state funding or different cost-set inputs in future state budgets could delay or reduce that need.

Other items: The treasurer said the district will request board approval to purchase 12 replacement buses (nine 71‑passenger and three small buses) at about $1.7 million as part of the capital replacement cycle. The board approved the financial forecast and other consent items on unanimous voice/roll-call votes at the meeting.

What the board voted: The board adopted the forecast and approved consent items including routine personnel actions, donations and the permanent appropriations for FY 2026.

District comments and next steps: Superintendent and board members stressed the district’s record of fiscal restraint and pointed to recent steps to lower the effective tax rate over time while funding growth. The district will continue outreach about the bond and said the Nov. 4 ballot language is a no-new-millage bond for $235 million. The treasurer recommended continued monitoring of state budget developments and district enrollment; the board will revisit operating revenue decisions as the forecast evolves and as enrollment and state funding data are updated.","The Olentangy Board of Education on Sept. 25 recommended a $235 million, no-new-millage bond to build a new high school and elementary school while the district’s treasurer presented a financial forecast showing multi‑year deficits and a likely need for operating revenue by 2027–28 if state funding and local conditions do not change.","actionData","errors"]

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