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Superintendent warns federal and state policy shifts could hit funding, DEI and special education
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Selica briefed trustees on federal and state developments — including possible federal fund freezes, changes to Title IX and state bills on DEI and vouchers — and the potential implications for district programming and special education funding.
Superintendent Dr. Selica spent a portion of the Feb. 12 board meeting reviewing federal and state policy activity she said could affect the school district’s funding, programs and operations.
She told trustees she has met with members of the Ohio legislature and with federal contacts to understand proposals that could reshape how education programs are funded and overseen. Dr. Selica cited potential federal actions, state bills and executive‑level priorities that the district is tracking, including changes to DEI‑related policies, Title IX guidance, voucher expansion and a possible redistribution or reduction of duties at the U.S. Department of Education.
Why this matters: any change to federal funding streams or to how federal rules are interpreted affects programs such as Title I, IDEA‑B (special education), school‑based health centers and literacy funding. District…
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