NORTH ROBINSON, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Treasurer David Sheldon expressed concern to the board regarding House Bill 96, highlighting the detrimental financial impact it could have on the district.

A letter shared on Facebook states that HB 96 proposes a reduction in funding and eliminates the fair school funding plan. Eighty percent of traditional K-12 public schools are facing multi-million-dollar cuts over the next two years under this proposal.

The letter further explains that HB 96 could lead to volatile property tax bills, creating unpredictable financial burdens for taxpayers. This extreme shift may cause hardship through yearly inconsistencies in taxpayers’ property tax bills, including levies our community has voted for over the years. HB 96 promotes a provision to cap schools’ operating reserves at thirty percent, effectively “punishing” districts for being “good stewards” of their finances.

The House Bill could result in major losses in school revenue, forcing districts to cut programs and seek additional levies—a situation Colonel Crawford has successfully avoided since 2007.

Taxpayers are encouraged to contact Senators Bill Reineke and Riordan McClain to express concerns about the proposed House Bill and its negative impact on districts in the county if passed.

Superintendent Mike Voll addressed the board regarding district goal number two: ensuring the development and implementation of high-quality, standards-based education by aligning assessments and curriculum with the district’s goals and standards.

This goal is achieved by:

– Providing staff with ongoing professional development;

– Offering access to curriculum consultants Mary Teglovic and Amy Akers;

– Sharing report card data with teachers in small group settings to focus on achievement and growth with curriculum consultants;

– Continuing to invest in curriculum resources and technology, including plans to implement Math Model Reasoning (MMR), STEM programs, cycling Chromebooks each year, peer tutoring/intervention time, and providing remediation for students as needed;

– Ensuring that all teacher goals align with the mission statement.

Alisha Hicks, the elementary guidance counselor, spoke about the R.O.X. (Rock Our eXperiences) program at the elementary level. At the elementary school, R.O.X. is available to ten 5th-grade girls during their lunch recess. The program teaches topics such as communication, relationships, body image, social media, stress and pressure, self-defense, college and career readiness, and leadership skills. A similar program is offered in 8th grade by middle school guidance counselor Lori Carman.

David Sheldon was approved as head boys’ basketball coach, Zac Bauer as head girls’ basketball coach, and Sarah Nigh-Bruner as head swimming coach for the 2025–2026 school year.

This year’s academic awards ceremony for seniors will take place on May 12 at 7 p.m. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will receive their awards during the school day.

Following the completion of requirements set by the State Board of Education and the Colonel Crawford Board of Education, the board approved the 2025 graduating class.

The next board meeting is scheduled for June 18 at 7 p.m.