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Gahanna council debates sending letter supporting school funding; some members urge caution about official city position
Summary
Council discussed a proposed letter supporting Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools on state budget language that would cap carryover balances at 30% (90 days). Councilmember Jones urged council signature; others raised legal and appropriateness concerns. Council agreed to seek additional information and consider the matter in committee.
Councilmembers debated whether the City of Gahanna should send a letter supporting Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools on proposed state budget language that would cap school district carryover balances at 30% (90 days). Councilmember Jones presented a draft letter and said the proposed cap could put the district at risk of losing $15,000,000 in the 2025–26 school year.
Jones asked colleagues to sign the…
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