Board adopts resolution declaring district 'special needs' under section 133.06 to preserve bond-option timing
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Summary
The board approved a resolution determining the district is a 'special needs district' and authorized preparation and filing for designation under section 133.06 of the Revised Code; the treasurer said the step is procedural to enable future bond ballot options under the 4% rule and does not by itself obligate the district to issue bonds.
The New Philadelphia City Board of Education voted on Dec. 9 to adopt a resolution determining the district is a "special needs district" and to authorize preparation and filing in connection with an application for designation under section 133.06 of the Revised Code.
Treasurer Julie explained the designation is a procedural requirement tied to the statutory "4% rule" used when a board wishes to return a bond measure to the ballot; she emphasized the resolution does not obligate the district to place a bond on the ballot, it merely preserves the option should the board later choose that path.
Board members moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call; the transcript records affirmative votes from the board members present. No bond measure was proposed or approved at this meeting.
The transcript does not include further details about project scope, estimated bond size, or a timeline for any future ballot action.
