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Board approves resolution urging OSBA to press for increased special‑education funding
Summary
The board voted to submit a resolution asking the Ohio School Boards Association to add a plank calling for increased, sustainable special‑education funding to its legislative platform.
The Stow‑Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education voted May 19 to ask the Ohio School Boards Association to amend its legislative platform to call for increased and sustainable funding for special education.
A board member read a drafted resolution asking OSBA to add language to its finance section that would push for categorical parity and additional resources so districts do not have to divert general funds to meet special‑education needs. The resolution cites a national increase in students identified for special education and state shortfalls in per‑pupil special‑education spending.
Why it matters: the OSBA legislative platform guides the association’s advocacy with state lawmakers. If OSBA adopts the language, it could change the association’s state‑level lobbying priorities.
Board members discussed the mechanism by which local districts influence OSBA’s platform and confirmed that member districts may submit suggested amendments before OSBA’s internal deadline. The resolution was submitted for OSBA’s May 31 amendment process, per the district presentation.
Board action: the board made and seconded a motion to pass the resolution and approved it by roll call. Antoinette East Jenkins, Tina Marletti, Carrie Sudolnick and Dr. Wind voted “aye.”
The resolution asks OSBA to advocate for increased, predictable state funding for special education so districts can meet federal mandates without shifting general‑education funds to special services.
