The Coldwater Board of Education held its May Meeting on Wednesday May 14th. For a summary with Superintendent Doug Mader:

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 Meeting Notes

1. End of Year Updates and Acknowledgements

   Updates were provided regarding the end of the school year, including spring sports schedules and the concert series. The board expressed pride in the students and staff for their achievements throughout the school year.

2. Community Appreciation for Income Tax Passage

   The board thanked the community for passing the 0.5% income tax, emphasizing that this measure provides important financial relief to the school district.

3. Five-Year Financial Forecast

   Treasurer Jen McCoy presented the five-year financial forecast, highlighting the negative impact of the state legislature not fully funding the fair school funding plan as was promised by one of the district's legislators.

4. Impact of House Bill 96

   The board discussed House Bill 96, which is currently in the Senate. While it is reported that schools will receive more money for the next year and the year after, the forecast shows a drastic decline in funding thereafter. This creates major concerns for every school in the area and across the state.

5. Executive Session and Resolutions

   After coming out of executive session, the board voted on several other resolutions before concluding the meeting.