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Elyria City Schools board meeting, Oct 7, 2026

44 min · 2 public speakers

Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 9:44

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Elyria school board hears outline of possible cuts of $8 million over 2 years 21:39

  • A presenter explained that when property values increase, local property tax revenue increases while state funding decreases, and said the district came out with a net negative of about $800,000. 9:56
  • The superintendent said that without new funds the district would have to cut another $8 million over 2 years and listed possible reductions, including eliminating all 200+ extracurriculars and moving to half-day kindergarten. 22:42
  • The board approved the September 16th meeting minutes and the treasurer's action items. 35:01
Item by item (10)
  1. Opening and board introductions 0:09
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and introductions of board members, the superintendent and the treasurer. 0:09
  2. Public comment 1:15
    • The speaker asked that educators have a meaningful voice in the search and that the board consider both internal and external candidates. 1:25
    • A speaker at public comment presented survey results about the upcoming superintendent search, saying nearly 90% of respondents said a clearly established search plan is extremely important. 1:47
  3. School funding presentation 9:27
    • A presenter said that when property values increase, local property revenue increases because the district hit the 20 mil floor, but state funding decreases. 11:40
  4. Possible reductions without new funds 14:42
    • A presenter said the state gives the district $2.4 million annually for transportation and the district spent $6.5 million last year. 19:35
    • The superintendent said possible reductions include eliminating all 200+ extracurriculars, returning to half-day kindergarten with an immediate elimination of 10 teachers, and reducing advanced and elective courses. 24:51
    • The superintendent said the list alone would save between $5.5 and $6 million, short of the $8 million needed over 2 years. 30:50
  5. Approval of meeting minutes 35:01
    • The board considered a motion to approve the minutes of the September 16th meeting. 35:01
  6. Treasurer action items 35:40
    • The treasurer's items included purchase orders, donations from a Girl Scout troop, the Elyria Apple Festival and the United Pulse English Club, and student activity purpose statements. 35:40
  7. Superintendent action items 36:20
    • The items included a service agreement with Hobart, a sponsorship agreement with Kinetic, an agreement with AMN Healthcare for OT services and a renewal lease for a building used for trucks and plows. 36:22
  8. Personnel action items 37:57
    • The personnel items included supplemental and athletic supplemental contracts, a classified staff leave of absence, and classified staff appointments and resignations. 38:02
  9. Report and an introduction 39:02
    • A district official said many buildings held a walk or bike to school day and that families approved for hardship bus rides have been notified. 39:02
    • A person was introduced to the board and said thank you for the opportunity. 40:31
  10. Executive session 42:49
    • The board took a roll call vote on a motion to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, promotion or compensation of a school employee or official. 42:49

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Video: posted by the district as “Elyria Board of Education Meeting, October 7, 2026”