Piqua Board Of Education Meeting | August 2026

The Piqua Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 28, 2026, where the primary focus was on the district's financial forecast and budget challenges. The treasurer presented a detailed five-year financial forecast highlighting significant revenue constraints due to recent Ohio state legislation that capped funding growth and reduced property tax revenues, including the impact of tax increment financing (TIFF) and community reinvestment act (CRA) incentives related to a local data center project. The board discussed the necessity of these incentives to secure some funding for capital improvements such as athletic facility upgrades and building repairs, despite community concerns and rumors. The forecast projects structural deficits growing over the next several years, with the district needing to consider additional revenue sources or operational changes to maintain financial stability. The meeting also included approval of routine agenda items, personnel actions, and recognition of new staff and student achievements, but no new contracts or procurement awards were reported.