2. Woodridge Local School District
Located in Summit County
Serving Peninsula, portions of Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, Boston Heights, Boston Township, Stow and Hudson
Serving 1,997 students in grades K-12

3. Our Financial Story $ 1,224,390.71 in total state funding (FY 15)
$ per pupil
Impacted by Guarantees, Caps, TPP Phase-out, Community School Transfers, Scholarship Transfers

4. Gains and Losses Losses somewhat offset by Open Enrollment
Net Foundation Funding $956,878.93
$ net per pupil

5. Charter School Impact 78.01 Woodridge Resident Students (3.90%)
$534, Charter School Transfer
Average Transfer (per pupil) $6,853.59

6. Academic Achievement 16 Different Charter Schools
6 digital
10 brick and mortar
Average grade of D+ (performance index)

7. The Inequity…
For every student that leaves the Woodridge Local School District to attend a charter school in Ohio, there are 11 resident Woodridge students for whom we receive NO state funding.

8. Advocacy
Superintendents and Treasurers MUST work with their Boards of Education to advocate for change.

9. School Choice How does “choice” impact your district?
What choices do parents make?
When students leave – where do they go?

10. Know Your Charters…

11. knowyourcharter.com

13. Discussion & Public Presentations
Board of Education meetings
Legislative updates
Presentations on funding issues
Develop your unique district narrative
Tell your story
How is the district impacted – specifically?

14. Active Membership in the Coalition
Ohio E & A
Daily Blasts
Basis for Dialogue

15. Engaging Legislators Ongoing Share YOUR district narrative
How is THEIR district impacted?
Specific, understandable details

16. Our Resolutions and Letters
HB 2 – Charter School Transparency and Accountability Resolution
HB 70 – Opposing the Youngstown Plan
Letter to Ohio Congressional Delegation opposing federal grant to expand charters

17. “The Invoice” October 21st Letter to Dr. Ross Board authorized
Call for “Reimbursement”
Charter school deductions 2000 – 2015
$5,027,058.38
No official reply (yet)…