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Board reviews policy changes tied to House Bill 96, flags levy‑approval shift to County Budget Commission
Summary
Superintendent reviewed policy revisions triggered by House Bill 96 — including replacement of the five‑year forecast with required budget submissions, new County Budget Commission approval for levy changes, transportation/van-driver rules, and a student cell‑phone restriction policy — and answered board questions about local impacts.
At the Ross Local School District board meeting, Superintendent Doctor Rice reviewed a package of policy updates the district will present for approval, explaining that many stem from recent state budget legislation (referenced in the meeting as House Bill 96) and related guidance.
Rice said the state now requires submission of budget information and three years of projections by Aug. 31 each fiscal year and updated appropriations and revenue information by February, replacing the district’s prior five‑year forecast practice. He explained the change…
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