RAVENNA, Ohio-Ravenna City Schools in Portage County, Ohio, has been placed in “fiscal caution” by the state due to financial distress. This category is a warning of potential deeper financial issues, with further stages being fiscal watch and fiscal emergency. The district has faced challenges due to rising costs and stagnant revenue, compounded by failed operating levies since 2005. To address the financial strain, significant budget cuts are being implemented for the 2024-25 school year, including the elimination of high school busing, increased walking distances for K-8 students, and reductions in staff and extracurricular activities. An emergency tax levy will be on the November ballot to help alleviate the financial issues.
