EAGLENation
The Plain Local Schools Community Magazine
FACILITY PLAN SPECIAL ISSUE: The Facts. The Plan. What’s Next. Read the facts behind Plain Local School’s facility plan ahead of the November election.
Vol. 6 | No. 1
Fall 2026
IN THIS Issue Eagle Nation magazine is published by Plain Local Schools. It is distributed free of charge to community residents, businesses and Plain Local staff. The purpose of Eagle Nation magazine is to provide our readers information about life and learning in the Greater Plain Township community. It is not intended to be a public forum.
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9 Bond Basics: Millage, Cost and a Local Example
9 What Can a Bond Pay for? 10 Financial Perspective from
Editor: Mary Beddell, Plain Local Public Relations Director Eagle Nation Plain Local Schools 901 44th Street NW Canton, Ohio 44709 Office: 330-492-3500 Fax: 330-493-5542
the Treasurer
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3 Letter From the Superintendent 4 Why Now? 5 Proposed Facility Solution 6 Age and Renovation Cost 6 District Timeline 8 Athletic Fields Impacted by
10 Costs Associated with Aging Schools 11 Plain Local Schools Financial Picture 12 The Plain Local Graduate: Outcomes and Opportunities
14 What Happens Next? 15 The Choice Facing the
Plain Local Community
16 Looking Back, Moving Forward 24 Facility Plan by the Numbers
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Read the full facility plan, get answers to frequently asked questions, and more by scanning the QR code
LETTER FROM THE Superintendent Superintendent Brent May welcomes nearly 800 Plain Local Schools staff members during the district’s opening convocation on August 17, 2026.
Dear Plain Local Community, This special issue of Eagle Nation is dedicated to our facility plan. Within these pages, you will find information about how the plan was developed, why the district is addressing its facilities now, what the proposed first phase includes and how the decisions made today connect to the district’s long-term future. This school year marks my 17th year serving Plain Local Schools. It has also been 17 years since the district last asked the community to consider a bond or levy. That shared timeline is meaningful to me. During those years, I have watched our staff care for aging buildings, respond to changing needs and make careful use of the resources entrusted to us. Good stewardship means stretching every public dollar and maintaining what we own. It also means recognizing when continued repairs, outdated systems and rising operating demands require a broader long-term plan. The district has reached that point with its facilities. This plan was not created overnight. It grew from building assessments, financial analysis, enrollment and transportation considerations, community conversations, surveys and the work of a resident-led steering committee. Phase One proposes replacing seven aging elementary buildings with three new schools. It would also preserve Plain Local’s path within the current Ohio Facilities Construction Commission partnership, which connects the first phase to future work involving facilities serving students in grades 5–8. Timing matters. The district’s current state partnership agreement expires in May 2027. If that opportunity is not secured, future state participation, funding levels and timing are not guaranteed. These
circumstances create urgency, but they do not change our responsibility to communicate with care, accuracy and transparency. Ultimately, this decision belongs to the Plain Local community. Our role as a school district is to provide clear, factual and verifiable information about the plan, its cost, the estimated tax impact, the state partnership and what each possible outcome would mean for our schools. Your role is to review that information, ask questions and determine the path you believe Plain Local should take. Throughout my 17 years here, our buildings have aged, our needs have changed and our challenges have grown. What has remained constant is the commitment of our students, staff, families and community. Whatever the community decides, Plain Local Schools will continue serving students and managing public resources responsibly. I encourage you to read this special issue closely. The pages ahead begin with Plain Local’s history and the reasons this conversation is happening now. We welcome your questions and remain committed to giving every resident the information needed to make an informed decision about the future of our schools. Go Eagles!
Brent May Superintendent, Plain Local Schools EAGLE NATION MAGAZINE 3
WHY NOW?
For more than a decade, Plain Local Schools has studied facility needs, gathered community input, and evaluated options for the future.
THE ROAD TO TODAY ONGOING FACILITY CONCERNS Aging buildings require increasing investments in maintenance and building systems.
WHY IS ACTION NEEDED NOW?
71 YEARS
Average age of Plain Local’s school buildings, excluding GlenOak High School.
STRATEGIC PLANNING & ASSESSMENTS
Aging Infrastructure
Facilities emerged as a key priority. Buildings were evaluated for age, condition, and long-term sustainability.
COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE Parents, staff, and stakeholders met for months. Recommended replacing seven elementary schools with three new ones.
JANUARY 2026 Board of Education approved placing a bond issue on the ballot.
Ongoing investments needed in HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, parking, and accessibility.
Uncertainty with State Funding 4.4 million reduction in state funding for Plain Local Schools, in FY26 & FY 27.
$84
MILLION
Current estimated State partnership opportunity through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC).
MAY 2026 The bond issue was narrowly defeated.
MAY 2027 DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Plain Local must secure local funding approval by May 2027 to continue under the existing partnership with the state of Ohio.
Community members will once again decide the future of Plain Local Schools facilities.
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Proposed Facility Solution
Faced with high renovation costs for aging facilities, Plain Local Schools has developed a communitydriven plan for consolidation. Building new is more cost-effective than continued repair.
Consolidation Plan The proposed plan would replace seven aging elementary schools with three new schools, reducing the number of facilities the district operates and creating estimated long-term savings in staffing, maintenance, and utilities. This is Phase One of the master plan. In the future, Phase Two will include plans for facilities for grades 5-8.
Operational Savings Operating and maintaining fewer elementary schools is projected to reduce recurring costs for utilities, maintenance and repairs. Those savings are estimated to equal 45 million dollars over the next 10 years, keeping more funding available for classroom instruction, student services and other district needs.
TWO-PHASE PLAN
NOTE: Plain Local Schools is participating in the OFCC’s Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP), allowing the district to begin facility projects using local funding before becoming eligible for full state assistance. The current agreement includes an estimated $84 million state share. Local funding approval for Phase One must be secured by May 2027. If not approved, the district must restart the OFCC process with no guarantee of future funding levels or timelines. The $84M state share is anticipated to cover the majority of the cost of Phase Two.
The November bond issue initiates Phase One of the Master Facility Plan, strategically unlocking state partnership dollars to fund future improvements.
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Phase One (November Bond)
Addressing Elementary Schools The upcoming November bond issue serves as the critical starting point for the entire Master Facility Plan. By addressing our elementary facility needs first, we establish the foundation for local-state partnership funding.
IMMEDIATE FOCUS Replacing aging, inefficient elementary infrastructure with modern learning environments designed for safety and efficiency.
Phase Two (Future State Support) Addressing Intermediate & Middle School Completing Phase One triggers a substantial financial advantage. Successfully passing the first phase secures our state partnership, allowing future state funds to cover the majority of Phase Two costs.
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FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE State co-funding will bear the heavy lifting for subsequent Intermediate and Middle School facility projects, protecting local taxpayer investments.
PROPOSED FACILITY SOLUTION: PHASE ONE AT A GLANCE If approved by voters, Phase One will consolidate seven elementary buildings into three new schools: one serving preschool through fourth grade and two serving kindergarten through fourth grade.
New PK-4
New K-4
751 90,100
673 77,900
New K-4
students
students sf
sf
673
students
77,900 sf
*includes second gym
NOTE: The enrollment and size of each building is preliminary. It is currently based on dividing the K-4 population equally between three buildings and including the entire PK population in one building. The final building sizes may vary based on site constraints, enrollment densities, and transportation logistics which will be studied in more detail during the design phase. EAGLE NATION MAGAZINE 5
Plain Local School Buildings: AGE AND RENOVATION COST Each school building is identified by its year of construction and estimated renovation cost compared with the cost to build new. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission uses a two-thirds guideline, approximately 67%, when evaluating whether renovation or replacement is the more cost-effective option. Every Plain Local school building included in the assessment, excluding GlenOak High School, exceeds that benchmark, with estimated renovation costs ranging from 71% to 95% of new construction.
Frazer Elementary
Built: 1953 Renovation: 88% of the cost to build new
Listed in order of build date:
Middlebranch Elementary
Avondale Elementary
Glenwood Intermediate
Taft Elementary
Built: 1931 Renovation: 92% of the cost to build new
Built: 1957 Renovation: 95% of the cost to build new
Built: 1932 Renovation: 75% of the cost to build new
Built: 1958 Renovation: 80% of the cost to build new
Plain Local Schools: A TIMELINE OF GROWTH 1926–1931
Middlebranch High School opens as Plain Township’s first high school; permanent building constructed in 1931.
1914
Plain Local Schools established, tracing roots to the early Plain Township school system. 6 EAGLE NATION MAGAZINE
1957–1958
Glenwood High School opens as rapid residential development replaces farmland.
1968
1976
Glenwood and Oakwood merge into GlenOak High School; one identity, two campuses East and West, blending the Eagle mascot with green and gold.
Oakwood High School opens; Plain operates two high schools for the first time, expanding vocational programs.
1987
2002
Voters approve a 5.1-mill bond to address overcrowding and aging facilities; bond anticipation notes issued by December.
Pleasant View Elementary became Pleasant View School for the Arts, serving students in grades 4-8 through specialized arts and gifted programming.
Source Information: All dates were sourced by the Plain Township historical society. Cost to renovate was provided by the Ohio Facility Construction Commission (OFCC).
OVERALL COST COMPARISON
Based on information provided by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission during the district’s Facility Assessment Study.
Build Three New Schools: $116.8 million
Constructing three new consolidated elementary schools designed to meet current standards for energy efficiency, accessibility and safety.
Renovate Seven Existing Schools: $140.5 million Renovating the district’s seven existing elementary schools is estimated to cost $140.5 million.
Little Eagles Preschool (Day Building)
Estimated Difference:
Building three new schools is estimated to cost $23.7 million less than renovating seven existing schools.
Built: 1961 Renovation: 81% of the cost to build new
Warstler Elementary
Built: 1961 Renovation: 81% of the cost to build new
Barr Elementary
Oakwood Middle
Built: 1966 Renovation: 82% of the cost to build new
Built: 1967 Renovation: 71% of the cost to build new
From a rural township school system in 1914 to a modern K-12 district, Plain Local Schools has continuously adapted to serve students, families, and community; through population booms, facility changes, and evolving educational needs.
2009
Voters approve a 6.9-mill continuing operating levy to sustain operations following restructuring.
2011–Present
District adopts the K-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-12 structure still in use today, projecting ~$800,000 in annual savings. Students remain together from 5th grade through graduation.
2026
A 3.5-mill bond is on the November 3, 2026 ballot to replace seven aging elementary buildings with three modern schools; one PK-4 and two K-4 buildings.
Present Day: One Pre-K building Six K-4 elementary schools Glenwood (5-6) Oakwood (7-8) GlenOak (9-12).
2006
New GlenOak High School opens, bringing grades 9-12 together on one campus. Day and Plain Center become the district’s Kindergarten Centers as full-day kindergarten launches districtwide. Pleasant View School for the Arts closes as programming expands across the district.
Students move through a clear, stable pathway designed to keep classmates together from fifth grade through graduation. Throughout history, Plain Local Schools has adapted to meet the needs of students, families, and our community. EAGLE NATION MAGAZINE 7
Athletic Fields IMPACTED BY CONSTRUCTION
The district is committed to maintaining youth athletic opportunities throughout the construction process, replacing fields on a like-for-like basis and planning for the future.
PHASE ONE
REPLACING WHAT EXISTS • Bond funding replaces all athletic fields on a like-for-like basis. • Youth sports organizations engaged for input on locations and configurations. • Gymnasium space in new schools comparable to the 7 existing buildings. • Enhancements beyond replacement require outside funding.
PHASE TWO
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE • Collaborate with students, families, staff, and athletic stakeholders. • Evaluate long-term needs for grades 5–8 (gyms, fields, shared space). • Fiscally responsible plan strengthening the youth-to-high-school pathway. • Efficient resource use and taxpayer protection remain guiding principles.
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BOND BASICS:
WHAT CAN A BOND ISSUE PAY FOR?
HOW MILLAGE WORKS
Under Ohio law, bond funds can only be used for capital improvements related to buildings and facilities, not for daily operating expenses such as salaries, utilities, or classroom supplies. What can a bond fund?
Millage, Cost and a Local Example A mill represents $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. The proposed bond issue is 3.5 mills. Actual tax impact varies depending on property valuation, as determined by the Stark County Auditor.
AVERAGE HOME EXAMPLE The average Plain Township home is valued at $166,000, meaning most residents can expect to pay approximately $203.35 per year, which is around $17 per month.
LOOKING AHEAD The 2.2 mills currently collected for GlenOak High School bond debt are scheduled to expire in 2031. At that time, the district’s total bond millage would decrease by approximately 2.2 mills as the older debt is retired.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
THE PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
RENOVATION & EXPANSION
3.5 MILLS
Mills proposed for the November 3, 2026 bond issue
37 YEARS
Number of years to pay off the bond
5.1 MILLS ON BALLOT
The rate voters approved when GlenOak was built
2.2 MILLS COLLECTED TODAY As home values rose, the effective rate dropped saving homeowners money
28 YEARS OF THE BOND
The original bond term set at the time of passage
$122.50
PER YEAR C ost per $100,000 of home value A Point of Reference: How the GlenOak High School Bond Worked When our community voted to build GlenOak High School, the bond was placed on the ballot at 5.1 mills for 28 years. Here’s what happened over time and why it matters for understanding the November 3, 2026 bond issue.
2031 YEAR GLENOAK BOND EXPIRES
Construction of new school buildings.
Renovation or expansion of existing facilities.
SAFETY & INFRASTRUCTURE Safety and infrastructure improvements.
FURNISHING CLASSROOMS
Furnishing and equipping classrooms and common areas.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Parking, access roads, utilities, and land preparation.
DEMOLITION
Demolition of outdated or unused buildings.
The district’s total bond millage would decrease by approximately 2.2 mills
NOTE: The district collects only what is needed to repay the debt — never more. Rising home values means lower rates for homeowners over time. The same principle applies for the November 3 bond issue. The new bond is proposed at 3.5 mills over 37 years — and just like GlenOak, the rate collected will be adjusted as our community grows and home values rise. The district is legally permitted to collect only enough to cover the debt payments. EAGLE NATION MAGAZINE 9
Financial Perspective From THE TREASURER
As Treasurer, my
Dear Plain Local Community, I am honored to serve as the new Treasurer of Plain Local Schools. With 18 years of experience as a public school treasurer in Ohio, I look forward to supporting the district through careful financial
responsibility is to safeguard public funds, provide accurate financial information and help
planning, responsible fiscal management and clear communication
residents understand how district
with our community.
decisions affect both current resources and
This special issue provides an opportunity to introduce myself while also sharing important context about Plain Local’s financial position. The information presented on this page shows how the district compares statewide in revenue and spending per student, as well as the financial demands associated with operating and
future obligations. I am committed to transparency and welcome questions from members of our community. Please feel free to contact me at nottinghamd@plainlocal.org. Go Eagles!
maintaining multiple aging facilities. Together, these figures help
Sincerely,
explain the conditions that inform the district’s long-term
Derek Nottingham
facility planning.
Treasurer, Plain Local Schools
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH AGING SCHOOLS From Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2026, Plain Local Schools spent nearly $1.92 million on repairs and equipment to keep existing, outdated buildings open and operating safely.
IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL NEEDS These substantial investments addressed critical daily operational requirements to maintain building usability during fiscal years 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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$1,921,849.60 THREE-YEAR TOTAL SPEND Accumulated emergency repairs and equipment costs
ESSENTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECTS EXAMPLES:
FY 2024
• Replacing an aging boiler before complete system failure • Upgrading outdated and inefficient food service lines
FY 2025
$671,383 $741,627
• Overhauling critical freezers and commercial coolers • Emergency roof recovery
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FY 2026
$508,839
Plain Local Schools:
Ohio School Districts
FINANCIAL PICTURE
Plain Local Schools Stark County
According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s FY2025 District Profile Report, Plain Local ranks near the bottom statewide in revenue and spending. At the same time, the district has one of Ohio’s highest pupil-to-administrator ratios, reflecting a comparatively lean administrative structure. Operations spending ranks closer to the middle, in part because the district must operate and maintain multiple aging facilities.
Plain Local Schools Other Ohio school districts
598 / 606
586 / 606
598 / 606
REVENUE PER STUDENT
SPENDING PER STUDENT
PUPIL-TO-ADMINISTRATOR RATIO
598 out of 606 in Ohio 17 of 17 in Stark County
586 out of 606 in Ohio 16 of 17 in Stark County
598 out of 606 in Ohio 17 of 17 in Stark County
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nly 8 school districts in Ohio O received less revenue per student than Plain Local Schools.
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Amount received per student from state, local, and other sources.
Only 20 school districts in Ohio spend less per student than Plain Local Schools.
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Total annual spending divided by number of students served.
Only 8 Districts in Ohio have fewer administrators per student than Plain Local Schools.
Fewer administrators serving more students.
HEATING COST COMPARISON Plain Local Schools face disproportionately high utility expenditures due to the aging infrastructure of outdated elementary buildings compared to modern regional standards.
31¢
Plain Local Elementary Average Disproportionate cost driven by old infrastructure.
NATURAL GAS COST PER SQUARE FOOT
Annual heating costs for Plain Local Schools’ seven elementary buildings show a clear cost gap compared with newer area schools.
New Area Schools Average cost for modern, efficient school buildings.
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0.10
18¢ 0.15
SOURCE: Plain Local Schools natural gas bills and utility data obtained from surrounding Stark County school districts. Figures reflect the average cost per square foot.
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0.25
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NEARLY TWO TIMES HIGHER Plain elementary schools average 31 cents per square foot for natural gas, nearly double the 18-cent average for newer area elementary schools.
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The Plain Local Graduate: OUTCOMES AND OPPORTUNITIES
DOING MORE WITH LESS: Among Ohio’s lowest-funded and lowest-spending school districts, Plain Local Schools continues to deliver extraordinary outcomes for graduates through comprehensive opportunities available to students.
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33%
$1.8M
Honors
Scholarships
Over a third of the Class of 2026 earned 3.9+ GPA
500+
College Credits
Hours earned via College Credit Plus saving families money
Total awarded to the graduating Class of 2026
19
Career Tech Pathways
Programs offering direct routes to high-demand careers and positions in the trades
1 IB
Programme Plain Local Schools is the only Stark County district offering the full International Baccalaureate program
Arts, Athletics & Student Life
70+ Arts Performances Over 70 performances held in 2025-2026 through our 26 distinct Fine Arts opportunities across the district.
27 Varsity Sports GlenOak Athletics offers 27 sports, providing a path for every student to compete and belong.
1in3 Students Over a third of students participate in athletics, as well as visual or performing arts, taking advantage of the opportunities available to them.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
IF THE BOND PASSES
IF THE BOND DOES NOT PASS
1. D ESIGN PHASE
AGING SCHOOLS MAINTAINED
Architectural planning and design of three new elementary schools begins and take approximately one year.
2. C ONSTRUCTION After the design phase new schools are built which will take approximately two years to complete, leveraging the $84M state partnership.
3. O PENING & TRANSITION New schools open; existing buildings are evaluated for reuse, sale, or demolition based on their condition, cost, and the district’s future needs.
4. P HASE TWO When the district becomes eligible for state dollars Phase Two will move forward to include plans for facilities for grades 5-8.
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Existing schools continue to be maintained with ongoing infrastructure investments.
ENROLLMENT & FUNDING EVALUATION Existing schools could be evaluated based on enrollment and available funding.
STATE PARTNERSHIP TIMELINE EXPIRES Current OFCC agreement expires May 2027. The district would need to re-enter the process.
NO GUARANTEED STATE FUNDING Future state funding participation, levels, and timelines cannot be guaranteed.
POTENTIAL FUTURE OPERATING LEVY NEEDED With no guarantee on state funding, an Operating Levy will be needed.
THE CHOICE
FACING THE PLAIN LOCAL COMMUNITY CONTINUE SPENDING
BUILD NEW
PATH 1 CONTINUE SPENDING
ON AGING BUILDINGS •M aintain seven aging elementary buildings. • O ngoing costs for HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility. • N o guaranteed state partnership. District re-enters OFCC process with uncertain future funding.
On November 3, 2026, Plain Local community members will decide between two paths for the future of their schools.
PATH 2 BUILD NEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH THE OFCC PARTNERSHIP •R eplace seven aging buildings with three modern elementary schools. Leverage an estimated $84 million in state funding. • A chieve an estimated $45 million in operational savings over approximately 10 years. Secure the future of Plain Local Schools for generations to come. • T he current OFCC partnership opportunity expires May 2027. The November 3 vote determines whether Plain Local Schools can move forward under the existing agreement.
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LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD In August, Plain Local students stepped into the 2026–2027 school year with backpacks packed and smiles ready. Thank you to the families who shared their #PLSFirstDay photos and helped capture the excitement and pride that started our year as Eagle Nation continues moving forward together.
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Facility Plan: BY THE NUMBERS 71 YEARS
Average age of Plain Local’s school buildings, excluding GlenOak High School
7
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TO Seven existing elementary schools would be replaced with three new buildings
$84
MILLION Estimated state partnership opportunity through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
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Estimated operational savings over 10 years
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY PLAN Review factual information about the Plain Local Schools facility plan and Issue 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Scan the QR code to learn more.