Board warns state budget moves, voucher ruling could cut district funding; treasurer outlines cash pressures

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools board members said on June 25 they are watching fast-moving state budget developments after a Franklin County trial court judge ruled the state's school-voucher program unconstitutional, a decision the district joined in challenging.

The ruling, which board legislative liaison Ellen raised at the meeting, is expected to be appealed “probably twice” before reaching the Ohio Supreme Court, Ellen said, and the outcome could affect funding as the state finalizes its biennial budget by June 30. Superintendent Jeff said the district and its lobbyists are tracking several bills, including House Bill 335, and that changes under consideration could materially reduce local revenues.

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