April 30, 2025
This current biennium budget being debated by the 136th General Assembly harms RRCSD’s ability to serve our students and negatively impacts our ability to provide a high-quality education.
THE ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION…
- Expresses strong support for the continued implementation and full funding of the FSFP including the use of updated, research-based cost inputs that reflect current economic conditions and student needs.
- Rejects any proposals to cut funding from school districts currently receiving funding guarantees as such actions would create financial instability and negatively impact students and communities.
- Strongly opposes the carryover provision in the proposed Ohio biennial budget.
- Calls upon the Ohio General Assembly and Governor to uphold their commitment to fair and adequate school funding by ensuring that future biennial budgets continue fully funding the FSFP and updating cost calculations to reflect the actual cost of educating Ohio's students.
- Urges the Ohio General Assembly to eliminate the 30% cap on cash reserves and carryover balances and ensure that the budget supports the long-term financial stability and educational needs of Ohio's public schools.
- Encourages fellow school districts, educational organizations, and community stakeholders to advocate for an equitable school funding system that supports all Ohio students and does not pit school districts against one another in a zero-sum funding model.