The audit report of the fiscal year 2023 financial statements is available at the following link: Ohio Auditor of State

The annual financial report of the Bay Village City School district for 2024 has been completed. The report is available for inspection at the "FY2024 Financial Statements" link on this page and at the office of the treasurer at 377 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140.

District Funding Story

The document linked here tells the Bay Village School District funding story. This is a guide on our district's funding sources, property taxes, levies and state funding.

District Funding Story - Bay Village CSD

Ohio Public School Funding

Bay Village Schools is issuing an urgent call to action regarding House Bill 335, the “Property Tax Relief NOW Act,” and its potential inclusion in Ohio’s upcoming biennial budget. While we support efforts to ease the burden of rising property taxes, especially for those who need relief most, this legislation would cause lasting harm to our schools and undermine the responsible financial stewardship our community has worked hard to maintain. 

What’s At Stake for Bay Village Schools?
• $4.3 million in lost funding: HB 335 would eliminate our 4.61 inside mills, which currently generate approximately $4.3 million annually (10% of the district’s revenue) for district operations. These mills are not voter-approved — they are a constitutionally protected funding source — and there is no replacement funding offered by the state.

Click here for more information on legislative proposals and their harmful impact on our school district and community.

Please contact your legislators and ask them to:
• Oppose HB 335 as written,
• Preserve inside millage for schools,
• Reject cash balance caps that penalize financial planning,
• Protect voter-approved levies from administrative override, and
• Fund any tax relief at the state level—not at the expense of students and classrooms. 

YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS:
• Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney, Conference Committee Member
  Phone: (614) 466-3350
  Email: Rep16@ohiohouse.gov

• Sen. Nickie Antonio
  Phone: (614) 466-5123
  Email: antonio@ohiosenate.gov 

Treasurer

Hello, I’m Meghan Rohde, Treasurer for the Bay Village City School District.

Our financial team is dedicated to being responsible stewards of your tax dollars and ensuring full transparency in our financial reporting and analysis. I’m proud to share that Bay Village Schools has earned the Auditor of State Award in nine of the last ten years, a recognition given to districts with clean audit reports from the state of Ohio.

According to the 2024 Ohio Department of Education Report Card, 72.8% of our annual budget is allocated directly to classroom instruction. This means the majority of every dollar we spend goes straight to supporting our students, exceeding the state average of 66.9%. This commitment to investing in our students has consistently placed Bay Village Schools among the top academic performers in Ohio.

As a former auditor, I, along with the administrative team, remain focused on finding innovative ways to save money and enhance the District’s financial health. By doing so, we can direct more resources toward our students, supporting their success and achieving positive outcomes.

I look forward to continuing our work together to support our learning community.

Sincerely,


Meghan Rohde
Treasurer, Bay Village City School District

Treasurer's Office Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the custodian for all District monies

  • Records all receipts and pays all District financial obligations

  • Pay salaries and maintains tax records for over 350 District employees

  • Certifies all financial records needed by the Ohio Department of Education

  • Works with the Superintendent to prepare the District budget.

  • Invests all District funds to maximize returns and maintain high bond rating

  • Continue to receive an unqualified opinion from the State Auditor's Office

Treasurer's Office

Contact

Treasurer Meghan Rohde