The bill would cover financially troubled school districts, which currently include Cleveland, Lorain and Youngstown. Senate President Stanley Aronoff and other lawmakers want the legislation to go into effect before they will allow the Cleveland school district to borrow more money, reports the paper. Under the proposed bill, a seven-member Financial Planning and Supervision Commission would be created. Once a school board is abolished, its employees become employees of the commission. Auditor Petro recently recommended a similar oversight panel in an audit of the Cleveland schools, which are under state control.
Hearings are underway.
You're going to see more folks doing their homework. Critics caution that Disney's voice will dominate in school decisions. For example, Disney may test commercial products at the school and the school board must secure the firm's consent to bring in portables. Disney also has one seat on the three-member Board of Trustees, which makes recommendations on a wide range of issues. What that means is they advise and we consent.