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Kenston officials warn state bill could cut school revenue; district urges continued outreach to lawmakers
Summary
At its June 30 meeting the Kenston Local School District discussed state legislation that would reduce inside millage revenue and other budget changes, reviewed a cash-balance projection showing a sharp decline if the proposal passes, and encouraged continued community outreach to legislators.
Kenston Local School District leaders warned Monday that proposed state legislation could sharply reduce the district's annual revenue and force difficult choices, including early levies or staff and service cuts.
The warning came during a legislative and treasurer's update at the June 30 board of education meeting. Officials said the proposal under discussion in the state legislature would eliminate or reduce so-called "inside millage," a form of local tax authority that the district said currently provides about $5.4 million to Kenston each year.
Why it matters: District leaders said losing that revenue would accelerate the need for an operating levy or require cuts. Treasurer Seth (last…
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