Olentangy Local Schools is launching its second-annual community education opportunity this month, a four-part class called “School Finance 101.”
“The class was a great success last year, and we are excited to be able to offer it again,” said Superintendent Wade Lucas, Ed.D. “School finance is one topic that affects every single person in our community in one way or another. We’re happy to help shed some light on this complex issue.”
Each class session will be held in the Curriculum Training Room at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School, 814 Shanahan Road in Lewis Center, from 6 until 8:15 p.m. Presenters include Olentangy Superintendent Wade Lucas, Ed.D., Treasurer Rebecca Jenkins, Hillsdale Local Schools Superintendent Joel Roscoe, Delaware County Auditor George Kaitsa and Prism Municipal Advisors President Brad Sprague. They, along with other experts in the field, will cover the following topics:
- March 29: overview of school finance including a discussion of the history and current realities of school funding in Ohio;
- April 5: explanation of the Five-year Financial Forecast document including a detailed look at Olentangy’s forecast;
- April 12: discussion of revenue, tax collection and disbursement, tax levies and bond issues; and,
- April 26: explanation of how school finance affects Olentangy Local Schools and recent expenditure reductions.
Community members may opt to attend any or all of the sessions. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information or to register, please call (740) 657-4055.