OSFC Awards $247 Million in School Facilities Funding
The Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) awarded $247 million for classroom construction in 13 school districts around the state Thursday, with local matching funds of nearly $300 million.
“This is a critical step in addressing the facilities needs within these districts,” OSFC Executive Director Richard Hickman said. “This agency is committed to assisting these districts in educating children, by providing buildings that are student-centered learning environments that enhance our children’s future.
Hickman said the awards also pose larger benefits to local communities. “There is also a significant economic impact attached to today’s commission action — the construction work generate by this project could translate into both job opportunities for local residents and increased purchases of goods and services from local businesses.”
Following are the school facility projects approved Thursday:
Ayersville Local Schools, Defiance County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $8,724,698; Local Share – $8,053,568; First Segment – Build middle/high school section of new P-12 facility.
Botkins Local Schools, Shelby County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $17,473,917; Local Share – $5,824,639; Build new combination elementary/middle/high school for grades P-12.
Carlisle Local Schools, Warren County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $29,839,940; Local Share – $23,445,667; Build new combination elementary/middle/high school for grades P-12.
Dover City Schools, Tuscarawas County; Exceptional Needs; State Share – $9,484,059; Local Share – $24,387,581; Build new high school for grades 9 thru 12.
Elyria City Schools, Lorain County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $37,962,240; Local Share – $50,322,038; First Segment – Build five new elementary schools for grades P-5.
Greenville City Schools, Darke County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $18,192,750; Local Share – $27,289,125; First Segment – Build one new elementary/middle school for grades K-8.
Indian Creek Local Schools, Jefferson County; Exceptional Needs; State Share – $7,109,983; Local Share – $15,825,447; Build new high school for grades 9-12.
Napoleon Area City Schools, Henry County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $17,456,733; Local Share – $28,482,039; Build new elementary school for grades P-6; renovation and expand to Napoleon High School for grades 7-12.
New Bremen Local Schools, Auglaize County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $6,845,203; Local Share – $6,845,203; Build new elementary school for grades K-6.
Northmont City Schools, Montgomery County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $34,764,870; Local Share – $39,202,939; First Segment – Build new elementary school for grades P-1 and new high school for grades 9-12.
Piqua City Schools, Miami County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $25,793,854; Local Share – $29,086,686; First Segment – Build two new elementary schools for grades P-3 and a new elementary/middle school for grades 4-6.
Willard City Schools, Huron County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $32,538,753; Local Share – $19,110,062; Build new combination elementary/middle/high school for grades P-12.
Wynford Local Schools, Crawford County; Classroom Facilities; State Share – $10,659,559; Local Share – $8,375,367; First Segment Build one new middle/high school for grades 7-12.
Funding awards still require Controlling Board approval. Districts must also secure the local share of the projected budget within a one-year period before OSFC dollars are released.