Understanding School Boards’ Role in Supporting Public Libraries

In Ohio, school boards play a significant role in supporting public libraries, serving as the taxing authority for most of them. Their responsibilities include appointing trustees to library boards, reviewing and approving annual budget requests, and occasionally allocating inside millage or submitting tax levies and bond issues for voter approval.

These duties ensure libraries have the resources they need to serve the community, but they also come with specific guidelines and limitations.

Discover more about this unique partnership and how it impacts library operations from the SBO Quarterly December issue here: December SBO Quarterly