During committee reports and conference summaries on Nov. 24, board members and the superintendent discussed takeaways from the Ohio School Board Association conference and a legislative update provided there.

A board member summarized fiscal trends and argued that state tax-policy changes over recent decades have shifted a larger share of property-tax burdens onto homeowners, increasing local levy reliance. The superintendent described a legislative landscape in which a set of measures had passed both chambers and were awaiting the governor’s signature. He specifically cited House Bill 114, saying the bill would change kindergarten eligibility so children must be 5 by the time school starts (not by a later date such as Sept. 1), and noted the district will assess impacts though Nordonia may be less affected than some districts.

The superintendent also flagged a proposed inflationary cap on inside mills as a potential local revenue pressure. The board discussed these issues in the context of broader state funding trends and the district’s relative position (the superintendent noted Nordonia is not on a 20-mill floor and so has different exposure to some proposed tax changes).

No formal board action was taken on these legislative topics at the meeting; board members were informed and asked to monitor outcomes and potential budgetary consequences.