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Milford board unanimously adopts symbolic resolution backing Fair School Funding Plan
Summary
The Milford Exempted Village Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a ceremonial resolution urging the Ohio General Assembly and governor to fully fund and update the Fair School Funding Plan, rejecting proposed reductions for districts on a funding guarantee.
The Milford Exempted Village Board of Education on March 18 approved a symbolic resolution urging state leaders to fully fund and update the Fair School Funding Plan.
The resolution, presented by Michael, the district treasurer, asks the Ohio General Assembly and governor to (1) continue implementation and full funding of the plan with updated, research-based cost inputs; (2) reject proposals that reduce funding for districts currently receiving guarantees; and (3) update base cost calculations to reflect inflation and current personnel costs.
Why it matters: The resolution reflects local concern that the state's current biannual budget language relies on 2022 inputs and contains a clause that would reduce guaranteed funding for some districts. Michael told the board that if that clause remains, Milford would lose about $900,000 over the next two fiscal years. The board framed the action as advocacy to preserve predictable, adequate funding for students rather than a binding legal change.
The board voted by roll call: Mrs. Will — yes; Mrs. Powers — yes; Mr. Wilson — yes; Mrs. Chestnut — yes; Mrs. Mason (board president) — yes. The resolution will be forwarded to members of the Ohio General Assembly, the governor, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and other stakeholders.
The district's superintendent and treasurer said Milford staff have already been engaged in advocacy, including testimony before the Ohio House education committee, and that the district will continue outreach to local representatives. Board members encouraged personalized contact from community members to state legislators, noting that members value individualized messages over form letters.
The resolution is ceremonial: it expresses the board's position and asks state leaders to act; it does not itself change district budgets or mandate specific local actions.
