Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
An Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) presentation summarized recommendations from Governor DeWine’s property‑tax reform work group, including proposed limits on carryover balances, renaming substitute levies, restrictions on emergency levies and authority for school districts to disapprove some community reinvestment area programs.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
The board approved joining a multi‑district agreement to share the cost of an assistant prosecutor focused on truancy; Marlington’s one‑year share is $10,219 and districts will reassess in spring.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
District treasurer reported a projected $348,932 surplus for the 2025–26 fiscal year but presented forecasts showing deficit spending beginning in fiscal 2027 without changes to transfers and revenues.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
Curriculum director presented the district report card showing an overall 3.5 (above state expectations) with strengths in achievement (4 of 5) and gap closing (5 of 5); early literacy scored 3 of 5 and college‑career readiness is near a 5‑star threshold.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
At the Oct. 8 work session, Marlington Local staff presented a package of policy revisions required by House Bill 96 and other legal updates, including changes to nondiscrimination wording, rules for personal communication devices during instructional time, homeschool student participation in extracurriculars, digital accessibility and school-safety provisions.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
At its Oct. 8 work session, the Marlington Local School District reviewed a five-year forecast showing a small operating surplus for fiscal 2026 and a projected $6.58 million cash balance, while staff warned that proposed state legislation (House Bill 186) could retroactively reduce the districts revenue by roughly $500,000$600,000 annually.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
At the Sept. 11 meeting the board approved August financial reports, budget revisions and a transfer into the employee severance fund; the treasurer reported an Auditor of State unmodified opinion for FY2024 and that the district has paid $2,424,240 on the roof project with an estimated remaining balance of $269,360.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
Board members raised concerns about missing final walk-through documentation, fabricated temporary line-set covers on HVAC units, warranty coverage and subcontractor certifications tied to the PlugSmart/Amaresco contract; administration said it has requested records and is awaiting responses.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
The board approved an out-of-state field trip for the high school volleyball team to travel to Pittsburgh to watch the University of Pittsburgh play; motion passed by roll call.
Ohio / School Districts / Marlington Local
Superintendent presented secure data center snapshots showing chronic absenteeism declining from about 26% in 2022 to 14% in 2024–25, enrollment shifts across elementary, middle and high school, and the launch of a $3.4 million regional culinary program serving Marlington students.