Ravenna board approves sale of Tappan Elementary to Educational Alternatives

The Ravenna School District Board of Education voted March 23 to approve a resolution to sell Tappan Elementary School to Educational Alternatives. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all present board members recorded as voting in favor.

The superintendent introduced "Resolution number 9" describing the proposed sale and asked for a motion; the board moved and seconded and then recorded unanimous "yes" responses from the membership. The board's treasurer reminded the public that proceeds from a building sale do not return to the district's general fund but must be placed in a PI fund restricted to maintenance, renovations or acquisition of buildings.

Why it matters: The transaction removes a district asset and directs proceeds into capital-restricted funds used only for facilities, which can affect long-term maintenance and renovation planning across the district.

Board members did not elaborate publicly on buyer terms during the meeting and no financial purchase price was included in the discussion on the record. After the vote the superintendent thanked the board and moved on to other agenda items.

The board entered an executive session later in the meeting to consider property purchase or sale matters, which the board said was intended to protect bargaining positions; the board stated no votes were expected after that session.