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West Clermont officials outline bond finances, ESSER spending and plan to submit testimony to Ohio lawmakers
Summary
District leaders presented a detailed briefing May 5 on how the May 6 bond and combined earned income/property tax would fund new construction and maintenance, described prior ESSER investments, and said they will submit testimony to the Ohio Senate about fair school funding and House Bill 96 provisions.
District finance and administrative leaders reviewed the district's funding plan for proposed construction and maintenance and described how one‑time federal ESSER funds were previously invested in curriculum, safety, technology and staff supports.
Presenters told the West Clermont Local School District board on May 5 that the district expects three main funding sources to support maintenance of new facilities if the bond passes: existing permanent improvement funds (limited by prior debt payments), the half‑mill maintenance requirement tied to participation in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) program, and the proposed combined earned income and property tax approved by voters on the May 6 ballot. "There are actually 3 sources when those new facilities,…
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