Board of Education Office
3880 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256
Phone Numbers: 330-239-1901, 330-278-2727, 330-686-1901

Contacts:

• Mr. Neil Barnes, Treasurer, ext. 1222:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Mrs. Sherri Gager, Payroll/Benefits, ext. 1223:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Mrs. Kathy Brashares, EMIS Coordinator/Grants, ext. 1207:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Ms. Joan Lawrence: Accounts Payable, ext. 1220: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Mrs. Cindy Brenstuhl, Receipts/Banking/Inventory, ext. 1240:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Welcome! This area offers important information regarding the District's 5-year forecast, as well as information on our Financial Advisory Panel and past issues of "Your Money Matter$" Newsletter. We hope that you find this information helpful. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Treasurer's Office. Thank you.

•  5 Year Forecast
•  Financial Advisory Panel
  •  Members
  •  Presentations
  •  Your Money Matters
•  Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports

QUICK LINK: www.medinacountyauditor.org
 

Homestead Exemption: Tax Break for Seniors & Disabled Citizens
    A few years ago, Governor Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly enacted a new tax break for seniors and disabled citizens. Unlike the former Homestead Exemption, this plan does not include an income ceiling. The plan allows homeowners age 65 or older, permanently and totally disabled, or surviving spouses aged 59 to 64 of persons who apply and qualify for the tax reduction to receive the exemption. This new exemption began in tax year 2007 for real property homeowners. For manufactured homes, it began in tax year 2008. For purposes of the new exemption, $25,000 is subtracted from the market value of the home. The tax rates that apply to the property would be calculated on the lower value resulting in a tax reduction.
    Note: Homeowners who currently receive the Homestead Exemption will automatically qualify for the expanded exemption and do not have to reapply. Homeowners must apply through their county auditor's office for the new exemption. The application deadline for receiving the exemption is the first Monday in June. Seniors and Disabled citizens who own their homes are urged to apply. The new exemption will apply to current levies and any passed in the future. This new exemption has the effect of reducing the property tax burden for homeowners who qualify.
    The Ohio Department of Taxation has prepared a flier with information about this exemption and who to contact with questions. The following is the web address for accessing a copy of the flier: http://tax.ohio.gov/divisions/communications/homestead_exemption_information.stm