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Ashland City Schools warns property‑tax repeal would sharply cut district funding
Summary
Superintendent Steve Paramore and staff told the board that state funding for schools is falling, voucher spending is rising, and a proposed property‑tax referendum could put local levies and services at risk, possibly reducing district revenue by roughly 60% in a severe scenario.
At the Nov. 24 board meeting, Ashland City Schools leaders outlined a bleak fiscal picture if proposed changes to Ohio property tax take effect, urging community awareness and ongoing engagement with state officials.
Superintendent Steve Paramore reviewed recent levy results and state funding trends, saying the district’s recent PI levy renewal passed with strong community support at 71.2%. He cited state funding statistics that, as presented, show the state's share of foundation funding falling from 41.6% in fiscal 2022 to a projected 32.2% in fiscal 2027.…
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