In recent years, many school districts have benefitted from Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants. These grants have assisted school districts and other academic institutions in responding to the...more
Effective October 24, 2024, the competitive bidding threshold for Ohio public school districts contained in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) 3313.46 will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and will then increase by 3%...more
The bidding statute applicable to school boards in the state of Ohio is R.C. 3313.46. It requires public bidding in accordance with the statutory procedure when the school board “determines to build, repair, enlarge, improve,...more
The original version of this article was published in June, 2021. It has been updated based on experiences over the past year.
By now, you are likely aware that the federal government has issued three rounds of relief...more
8/3/2022
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Join Bricker & Eckler Public Sector Attorneys as they take a deep dive into levy planning and campaigns, facilities financing, booster projects, fund flexibility and economic development for K-12 school districts....more
For some time now, improving broadband internet access has been a priority for school districts and other political subdivisions across Ohio. Moreover, one of the main challenges faced by school districts in their efforts to...more
7/7/2021
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The federal government has issued three rounds of relief funding to Ohio school districts in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The most recent round - created by the American Rescue Plan and referred to as ESSER III or...more
6/3/2021
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The federal government has allocated three rounds of relief funds to public schools during the course of the pandemic. Its most recent legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted on March 11th, will funnel an...more