Three Rivers Local board approves memberships, accepts donations and advances tax budget
Summary
On Jan. 6 the board voted to renew Ohio School Boards Association membership and OEPI membership, accepted three donations totaling roughly $6,437.70, and moved forward with adoption of the district's '2627' tax budget to support bond-related tax adjustments.
The Three Rivers Local School District Board of Education on Jan. 6 approved two membership renewals, accepted multiple donations and advanced the district's tax-budget hearing.
The board approved renewed membership in the Ohio School Boards Association (cost not to exceed $7,079) and the Ohio Education Policy Institute (OEPI) 2026 membership (not to exceed $1,500). A presenter said OEPI provides professional development and data on funding changes that the district uses for planning.
Board President Misty McDonald moved to accept three donations: $507.26 from an anonymous donor to food services; $3,430.44 (transcribed as "from claiming to the Green River Silk School District") for microphone upgrades; and $2,500 from Mike Middleton to the Taylor High School Career Academy. The motion carried on roll call with affirmative votes from members present.
The board also held a budget hearing and recommended adoption of the district's "2627 tax budget." A presenter summarized the document's function: "What that essentially does is it translates our fiscal year of July 1 to June 30 into the county's calendar year of January to December, and then we have to show evidence of what our obligations are as far as expenditures," the presenter said, adding the budget projection relates primarily to bond payments for a new facility so county officials can adjust taxes accordingly.
What the actions mean: Approving the OSBA and OEPI memberships renews access to training and data services. Accepting donations adds roughly $6,437.70 to district accounts designated by the donors. The tax-budget form is a procedural step that enables county tax authorities to reconcile the district's fiscal planning with calendar-year tax adjustments tied to bond obligations.
Votes and procedure: Motions for the consent items, memberships and donations were moved and seconded on the record; roll-call affirmations were recorded for board members present. Financial statements were not available at the meeting due to year-end close; the treasurer said financials would be presented at the next meeting.
Next steps: The budget form will be processed with county officials to enable tax-rate adjustments for bond payments; membership renewals and accepted donations will be recorded in district financials and the superintendent's office will follow up on any implementation details tied to the donations.
