Additional cuts looming with levy failure

The Medina City Schools recent levy failure will mean addtiional cuts to the budget.  The 5.9 mill emergency levy would have generated approximately $7 million annually for the five years of the levy period.  Prior to this issue being on the ballot the district cut $9.5 million from its budget and close to 150 staff members.  With the looming budget deficit from the levy failure the district will need to cut approximately another $3.9 million from its budget.

At this time no decisions have been made regarding reductions to current programs and offerings.  The Board of Education and administration will be discussing next steps in the coming weeks and months.  A district priority is to preserve as many educational opportunities as possible for students.  A levy passage would have meant a reduction in pay-to-participate fees and reinstatement of busing services to prior service levels.

Superintendent Randy Stepp stated "Many rumors are circulating regarding the next set of cuts that will be made in the district due to the levy failure.  We want our parents, staff and students to know that we have not made any decisions at this time.  As we continue to talk about necessary steps and when decisions are made we will communicate this information to our community.  This is not an easy process, therefore we do not want to rush to any conclusions or make any hasty decisions."

On November 15, Mr. Scott will be conducting a one-hour presentation at both Root and Claggett Middle Schools and on November 16 at Medina High School.  The evening of November 16, Mr. Scott will make a presentation to the entire Medina City Schools community.  This presentation will be at Medina High School in the Main Stage Auditorium from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  This presentation is free of charge.