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Westerville officials say governor's proposed budget would cut $4.1 million from district over biennium
Summary
Superintendent Angie Hamburg and Treasurer Nicole Marshall told the board the governor's biennial proposal would reduce state aid to Westerville City Schools by $2.8 million in fiscal 2026 and $1.3 million in fiscal 2027, and that the district's five‑year forecast shows deeper deficits.
Superintendent Angie Hamburg told the Westerville City Schools Board of Education on Feb. 24 that the governor’s proposed state budget would reduce the district’s state funding by 6.8% in fiscal 2026 and 3.4% in fiscal 2027. “So that would be 2,800,000.0 in fiscal year 26 and an additional 1,300,000.0 in fiscal year 27 for a total of over $4,100,000 loss over the biennium,” Hamburg said.
Why it matters: The district must produce a five‑year forecast by law; Hamburg said the forecast shows cash balances falling as state revenue shrinks and costs rise. That can force the district to fund ongoing operating expenses from reserves, which the administration and board say is unsustainable long term.
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