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ROCKY RIVER, Oh. – Children go to school to learn the ABC’s. Now the school district is bringing the ABC’s to the community in an initiative to help members of the community understand the in’s and out’s of school finance.
Superintendent Adham Schirg of Rocky River will dive into the “ABC’s of School Finance” as a social media series designed to increase transparency around school funding in Ohio, which can be complex for residents to understand.
The focus will remain on transparency throughout the series.
‘A’ stands for Assess. The district will assess our financial needs carefully.
‘B’ stands for Budget. The district will budget resources strategically to maximize student success.
‘C’ stands for Communicate. The district promises to communicate financial information openly with the Rocky River community.
Superintendent Schirg noted that, “As we move forward together as a school community it’s important that we understand the finances inside of Rocky River as well as School financing and some of the changes that are occurring across the state of Ohio.”
“As we work to build our shared future together understanding how school finance works, the resources inside of our community, and what we can do together to advocate for the exceptional opportunities that we provide for our students is something we look forward to partnering you with.”
By using data from the 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report, the district is backing up its communications with concrete financial information rather than general statements.
The series breaks down complicated school finance topics into digestible weekly posts, helping residents understand how Ohio’s school funding system works and how their tax dollars are being used.
The series will emphasize that RRCSD delivers exceptional educational results— while they demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
By addressing statewide funding challenges, the district is helping residents understand how Rocky River compares to other districts and the broader financial landscape facing Ohio schools.