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East Cleveland trustees vote to join coalition opposing school vouchers
Summary
The board voted to join an organization working to oppose school voucher expansion, citing concern that vouchers redirect state funding away from public schools and limit the district's ability to raise local levy revenue.
The East Cleveland City School District Board of Education voted to join an organization opposing school voucher expansion and similar programs that send public dollars to nonpublic schools.
Board members framed the decision as a defensive measure to keep state-directed funds from leaving the district. Trustees said vouchers shift money away from public schools and make it harder for districts—especially those without recent levy success—to raise sufficient local revenue. Dr. Rice noted he had raised the matter with the board in prior years and urged approval to add East Cleveland to a coalition of districts taking similar positions.
The motion to join passed by voice vote. Board members said staff would share meeting information and that the board would monitor state-level developments and potential legal actions elsewhere that try to challenge local transportation and funding practices.
The board did not authorize litigation; the resolution approves joining the organization that coordinates advocacy.
