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Bethel Local board approves compensation, tax budget and routine fiscal authorizations
Summary
The board approved a $125 per-meeting compensation rate (capped at $5,000), adopted an alternative tax budget for 2027, and authorized routine fiscal measures including advanced tax withdrawal requests, payment of bills, payroll disbursement and investment of inactive funds.
At its organizational meeting the Bethel Local Board of Education approved a set of fiscal and administrative motions to prepare the district for 2026–2027 finances. The board voted to set member compensation at $125 per meeting, not to exceed the statutory cap the board cited of $5,000.
Members also adopted the alternative tax budget for 2027 and approved authorizations for routine fiscal operations: the treasurer/CFO was authorized to request advanced tax distributions from the Miami County auditor as necessary in 2026; the board approved authorization for payment of bills; it authorized the investment of inactive and interim funds; and it approved authorization for the treasury to pay payroll and disperse checks. Each item was moved, seconded and carried by recorded 'Yes' votes from the members present.
These measures are procedural steps that allow the treasurer's office to manage cash flow and carry out routine fiscal duties for the coming year. The board also moved to establish a service fund and approved membership in the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund for 2026, all by recorded votes.
