The Board of Education of Twinsburg City School District adopted a resolution requesting the state tax commissioner estimate rates needed to raise $12,194,837 and said it intends to submit a school district earned income tax — not a property tax — to voters; the measure passed 3-1.
At a public tax-budget hearing Jan. 7, Twinsburg treasurer Julia Rosnaya and Superintendent Marlowe outlined a fiscal forecast that includes a projected FY2028 deficit of about $730,243 and discussed placing a school-district earned-income tax on the May ballot as a potential revenue solution that could yield roughly $9.5 million at a 1% rate.
A community member urged the board to restore Twinsburg High School’s hockey program, proposed a district-supported summer learn‑to‑play program for grades 7–12, and urged the board to support expansion of girls' hockey in the region, citing local players' success including Leila Edwards.
At its Jan. 7 organizational meeting, the Twinsburg Board of Education elected Rhonda Crawford president and Beth Egan vice president, approved routine administrative delegations and appointed committees and legal counsel. The board also approved a $141,713 emergency building-automation agreement to address widespread HVAC failures.
The Twinsburg board unanimously approved a $1,730,298.60 contract for stadium turf and track replacement and a $185,241.48 boiler installation funded from the permanent improvement fund, and adopted a resolution creating a six-member School District Relations Committee with the City of Twinsburg.
Several student clubs from Twinsburg High School reported on representing the district at the OSBA Student Achievement Fair. The board presented a proclamation honoring Tina Davis for 12 years of service and trustees and community members offered tributes.
District officials told the Twinsburg City School District board that the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s forecast shows a potential FY2028 deficit of roughly $700,000–$730,243. The board highlighted existing savings that reduced a prior projection from over $8 million and said it will bring recommendations in January to eliminate the shortfall.
At its regular meeting the Twinsburg City School District board opened with a moment of silence for the death of Twinsburg High School ninth grader London Brown, described community vigils and reminded families that counseling and community mental-health resources are available.
The Twinsburg City School District board approved certified, classified and supplemental staffing recommendations (with one abstention on an item naming a staff member), accepted a $1,000 PTA donation, contracted for SB 288-required programming, authorized an IEE not to exceed $5,005.75, approved student trips and adopted handbook changes implementing a ban on student cell-phone use during instructional time effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The Twinsburg Board of Education on Nov. 5 voted unanimously to approve minutes and financial reports, accept personnel recommendations including two retirements, and authorize multiple contracts and emergency repairs, including $64,742.66 in electrical work at Twinsburg High School tied to a May 2024 lightning strike.