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Chagrin Falls board hears required public review of $435,000 in federal grants ahead of FY27
Summary
At its June 30 meeting the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Board of Education held a required public hearing on FY27 federal grant allocations (about $435,000), with staff saying most IDEA Part B funds ($363,323) are used for special-education salaries and emphasizing federal dollars cover only a small share of the district—s $40M general fund costs.
On June 30, 2026, the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Board of Education opened a required public hearing on the district—s FY27 federal grant allocations and received a detailed treasurer—s report on year-end financial planning.
Staff told the board the district—s current federal allocation for FY27 is approximately $435,000 and stressed that, while meaningful, federal grants are a small part of the district—s overall budgeting: the district—s general fund totals roughly $40 million. "Our FY27 grant allocation for our federal grants is $435,000," the presenter said, adding that the largest single federal grant is IDEA Part B.
The presenter gave a line-by-line breakdown of the grants and their intended uses. According to staff, the district—s IDEA Part B allocation is $363,323 and is used largely to offset instructional salaries; IDEA early childhood funds (for preschool special education) are smaller and pay for instructional equipment and supplies. Staff said Title I funds (Improving Basic Programs) total about $33,562; Title II-A (effective instruction/professional development) about $21,494; and Title IV-A (student supports and academic enrichment) about $10,215. Staff cautioned that allocations are current estimates and can change during the fiscal year, and that carryover amounts are typically added later (often November or December).
Staff explained how federal reimbursements are processed through the CCIP system and said the district commonly advances cash to cover temporary negative fund balances for federal grants until ODE reimburses the district; reimbursement usually arrives by September after final reporting. "IDEA Part B special education is by far our largest federal grant, and we spend the majority of it on salaries," staff said, explaining that the district—s total special-education expenditures are substantially larger (roughly $7 million) and therefore federal dollars offset only part of that cost.
No members of the public spoke during the public comment period for this hearing. After the presentation the board moved and recorded approvals on the items tied to year-end and beginning-of-year appropriations; staff said they will submit appropriation measures to the county for the required "does not exceed" certificate that permits the county to authorize tax collection and final appropriations.
Why it matters: The federal grants discussed fund targeted services for students with eligible needs and some professional development, but they do not replace district-funded salaries and services. Advances to cover temporary negatives and the timing of ODE reimbursements affect cash management and year-end closings.
What's next: Staff will finalize year-end reporting and submit appropriation measures to the county; the board's next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
