
Ohio Considers Merging School Districts to Cut Property Taxes
A proposal to merge many of Ohio's 607 school districts is sparking debate as a potential way to lower property taxes, but education leaders warn of lost local control.
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A proposal to merge many of Ohio's 607 school districts is sparking debate as a potential way to lower property taxes, but education leaders warn of lost local control.

The Manitowoc Public School District board has approved a plan to consolidate schools, including closing two elementary buildings, due to declining enrollment.

Elkhart Community Schools is considering consolidating some facilities due to declining enrollment and financial pressures. Superintendent Larry Huff detailed the plan and its three phases during rece

A Leon County school board member is pushing for a school consolidation plan to save $10 million, aiming to fund an average $5,000 teacher salary raise.

The Loyal and Greenwood school districts in Wisconsin will ask voters to approve a consolidation in a November 2026 referendum, aiming for a 2028 merger.

A committee in Robbinsdale Area Public Schools has recommended merging Cooper and Armstrong high schools to address major financial challenges facing the district.