The Toledo Public Schools Board has approved a major restructuring plan aimed at addressing a significant budget shortfall following changes to Ohio’s school funding laws. District leaders say the changes resulted in the loss of approximately $24 million in state aid, forcing TPS to take action to maintain a balanced five-year financial forecast.
The vote came during a crowded board meeting, where teachers, union members, and community residents voiced strong opposition. Union leaders criticized the plan, saying decisions were being made without adequate input and warning of long-term impacts on schools and neighborhoods.
Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant said the district faces an immediate financial challenge and must submit the plan to the state by next week. The proposal includes possible layoffs of up to 100 employees, along with operational changes such as building and grade-level reconfigurations and adjustments to support services…