(LFC Comments: Thanks to Kirsten for this article on the State’s changes for schools opening in the Fall.) *********************1776 https://www.fox19.com/2020/05/14/ohio-state-board-education-gives-glimpse-what-schools-could-look-like-this-fall/?fbclid=IwAR0cTaz3bxXxrZryv45ZjLXfiFZumesAJxjDpUIyGXs-3Q-UJRS82kjQ_bI “In the draft, the state board gave the following daily precautions recommended by the Ohio Department of Health for schools… Read More ›
We have previously written about the State of Ohio’s drastic cuts in public school funding: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2020/05/10/state-budget-cuts-for-public-schools/ Looking for answers, we sent the following email to Dr. james P. Kalis, Superintendent, and Mr. Gary A. Platko, CFO of the Riverside school… Read More ›
We previously published an article about the impact of the State’s budget cuts on Lake County public schools. Here is a link to the article: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2020/05/07/state-budget-cuts-for-ohio-schools/ At the end of the article, we promised to provide additional schedules, here are… Read More ›
Governor DeWine closes all barber shops, but still gives all taxpayers a “haircut” rather than using the “rainy day” funds. The shut down of businesses has caused a drop in the State’s tax revenues, and has forced Governor DeWine to… Read More ›
(LFC Comments: Thanks to a couple of lobbyists for sending us this article on school vouchers.) https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2020/01/31/for-an-errant-education-fundamental-transformation-is-at-hand/ Some excerpts from the article: “Families across Ohio are anxiously waiting for word about who qualifies for EdChoice vouchers next year.” The cost… Read More ›
Thanks to a Lobbyist for this article from the Columbus Dispatch. We have previously mentioned the lawsuit ‘DeRolph versus the State of Ohio’. The Ohio supreme Court deemed that the current funding formula for the State funding of schools is… Read More ›
From the group Act for America, we received this video about what is being taught in America’s public schools. When we add the social, emotional learning curriculum to the Comprehensive Sexual Education we are learning about, one wonders why public… Read More ›
From the Willoughby-Eastlake website we found their 5 year financial forecast… http://fyf.oecn.k12.oh.us/genForecast.asp?IRN=45104&Format=HTML Here are some interesting numbers from the report: Category 2016 … Read More ›
This article contains opinion, for the easily offended enter at your own risk. We see a disturbing trend happening in education. It appears that the state education system is slowly, but surely, replacing the parents’ and the family’s role… Read More ›
This pretty much sums it up for us. Politicians and bureaucrats must learn that we are “tapped out”, and cannot continue to support ever-increasing property taxes. Be wary of politicians and bureaucrats that do not want to be held accountable… Read More ›
For those residents that live in the Riverside School District, you may want to take the survey on their website. They are asking for opinions on building a new 6 – 12 school. Here s the link: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G23A3Y&dasi=3U30 Even with… Read More ›
If you hear the statement from any school superintendent that the schools do not receive increased revenues simply because there is an increase in existing property valuations, you should label that statement as patently “FALSE”. The complex issue of property… Read More ›
For the liberal mind this may be heresy…..enter at you own risk. We have long held the belief that if we destroy the family, babies and morality a society will collapse. You may want to close your eyes and deny… Read More ›
This message is courtesy of Kristen Hill of Lorain County: Two important pieces of news I wanted to get out to you. 1. Gibson’s Bakery won their court case. See story here. Incredible. Recall TEA (That’s us.) held a rally in… Read More ›
Thanks to our patriotic friend from Geauga County, Tom Niewulis, for this article on the Social, Emotional Learning program proposed for all of Ohio’s public schools. ********************1776 To: Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Attorney General Dave Yost, Speaker of… Read More ›
We need your help. H.B. 239 must be defeated. It will kill the Founding of America Documents Curriculum in Ohio schools in the 8-12th grade. As most of you remember, in 2012 the Ohio Legislature and the Governor signed into… Read More ›
Here is our letter that we sent to Sarah Fowler, our Representative to the State Board of Education – District 7. May 4, 2019 Ms. Sarah Fowler Ohio State Board of Education Member – District 7 2952 State… Read More ›
We are publishing another article from Sarah Fowler, Ohio State Board of Education Representative from District 7. This should make every free thinking American, those believing that the family is sacrosanct in our society, to sit up and take notice. … Read More ›
We wonder why there is discrimination against home schooled children. Here is an article from Sarah Fowler, District 7 State Representative, explaining how the College Credit Plus Program works. LFC gives a big “thumbs-up” to Sarah, and we appreciate her… Read More ›
From the Riverside School’s website, we found this information: “Congratulations to Melissa Mlakar (Director of Curriculum), James Kalis (Superintendent) and Christopher Basich (College and Career Readiness Coordinator and Teacher) for receiving their Doctorate Degree in Education this past year.” LFC… Read More ›
Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article about our neighbors in Euclid. It appears that their schools will have to make some drastic cut-backs. Looks like they are short $5.6 million….. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/education/euclid-city-school-sees-drastic-cuts-after-loss-of-levy/95-d1afabc2-a695-482f-ba1c-33451232aacd Here is an excerpt from the article… Read More ›
We received today the presentation made to the Riverside School Board by the architectural firm helping the board make the decision to renovate the existing 6-12 school or build a brand new school. A big thank you to the very… Read More ›
We were sent a news article dealing with a proposed change in the ballot language regarding local property taxes. Here is the article: News Article on Derek Merrin’s proposed legislation We asked State Representative Derek Merrin (47th District – Toledo Area)… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyists for this article on public school funding. https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local-education/school-funding-overhaul-may-get-delayed-two-years-lawmakers-say/bAWol2XCgUhOhjTMcVvtbO/ Looks like the Cupp-Patterson new school funding formula is put on hold. However, the politicians were able to get the gasoline tax passed without any… Read More ›
LFC offers congratulations to Laura Poje for being nominated for the 2020 State of Ohio teacher of the year award. Best of luck to her.