State funding for Olentangy Schools equals tax relief for our residents. Over the next few months, Ohio’s lawmakers are crafting the state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The budget bill will contain the state statutes that define how the school funding formula works - the statutes create the formula/algorithm that is used to determine how much funding each Ohio school district receives. It is imperative that our lawmakers hear from Olentangy residents on what is needed to provide tax relief for our residents.

We have an urgent ask of all Olentangy constituents to both call and download, fill in, and mail/email the below letters to our legislators to ensure decision makers hear from you in advocating for fair school funding for Olentangy schools. 

Legislator Call Script

Hello, my name is [Your Full Name], and I am a constituent calling on behalf of Olentangy Schools. I am reaching out to express my deep concern about the current state of public-school funding in our community. 

I have seen firsthand how insufficient funding affects our classrooms, teachers, and students. Over the last two school years, the State’s share of the base cost per pupil has fallen by around $561 per pupil. It will drop by an additional $686 per Olentangy student, hitting the state minimum share of $800 per pupil.  

Ohio legislature's attempt to limits a district's operating carry-over cash balance to only 30%, will cost Olentangy Schools almost $100 million just in the 2025-26 school year. This loss of property tax revenue will have a drastically negative impact on our district—potentially sending Olentangy into fiscal emergency. 

I urge [Senator/Representative Last Name] to take action. Specifically, I ask you to: 

• Do not decrease the state’s share of our funding in the next Ohio Biennium Budget. 
• Use current data to determine the actual cost to educate, not data from 2022. 
• Increase the minimum state share of the base cost from 10% to 20%. 
• Fully fund the Fair School Funding Plan with the changes above. 
• Remove the provision restricting school cash balances to 30% or 90 days. 

Olentangy Schools—and public schools across Ohio—need your leadership and commitment. Our students deserve access to a well-funded, high-quality education that prepares them for success. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue.

Download Legislator Letters

• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Governor Mike DeWine
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Senator Andrew Brenner
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Senator Rob McColley
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Speaker Matt Huffman
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Representative Beth Lear
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Representative Brian Lorenz
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Representative Brian Stewart
• Olentangy Schools Advocacy Letter to Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur

Legislator Contact List

Governor Mike DeWine
614-466-3555
https://governor.ohio.gov/contact

Senator Andrew Brenner
614-466-8086
Brenner@ohiosenate.gov

Senator Rob McColley
614-466-8150
mccolley@ohiosenate.gov

Speaker Matt Huffman
614-466-6344
Rep78@OhioHouse.gov

Representative Beth Lear
614-466-1431 
Rep61@OhioHouse.gov

Representative Brian Lorenz
614-644-6711
Rep60@OhioHouse.gov

Representative Brian Stewart
614-466-1464
Rep12@OhioHouse.gov

Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur
614-466-1405
Rep99@OhioHouse.gov