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Paulding, Ohio — The Paulding Exempted Village School District Board of Education
acknowledges the results of the recent levy vote and respects the decision of our community.
While the levy did not pass, the District remains fully committed to maintaining safe, functional,
and effective learning environments for all students and staff.

In light of ongoing and urgent facility needs, the District has developed a plan to move forward
with critical repairs to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. These
systems are essential to ensuring that school buildings remain safe, operational, and conducive to
learning throughout the year.

The need for these repairs has been underscored by recent challenges within District facilities.
HVAC improvements are expected to restore cooling and heating capabilities that were
significantly reduced during this past school year due to boiler and/or chiller failures. There is a
growing concern of a catastrophic failure that would require more expensive repairs if these
issues go unaddressed. Addressing these concerns is a top priority to ensure a healthy and
comfortable environment for students and staff. PEVS plans to have all students and staff in
their school buildings during 2026-2027 school year.

Due to the immediate nature of these repairs, the District is currently evaluating a plan to secure
approximately $2 million in debt proceeds to address HVAC system failures. This proposal is
still under development and is expected to be presented to the Board of Education for
consideration at its May 19 meeting.

Superintendent Chris Etzler stated, “While we are disappointed with the levy outcome, our
responsibility to provide a safe environment for our students and staff cannot be delayed. These
HVAC repairs are absolutely essential. We are working diligently to identify a responsible path
forward that allows us to act quickly while remaining mindful of our financial obligations. Our
students and staff deserve this.”

The District also recognizes that assuming new debt will require careful financial planning. As
part of this process, additional budget adjustments and/or reductions will be necessary to free up
resources to meet annual debt service obligations. The District will approach any such decisions
thoughtfully, with a continued focus on minimizing the impact on students and educational
programs.

The District understands that taking on debt is a significant decision and one that carries long-
term financial implications. Paulding EVSD is committed to transparency and fiscal
responsibility and will continue to communicate openly with the community about financial
decisions and future needs.

Moving forward, the District will continue to evaluate its financial outlook and explore options
to address both immediate and long-term facility and operational needs. Community engagement
and input will remain a priority as these discussions continue.

Paulding EVSD appreciates the continued support of its residents, families, and staff as we work
together to provide quality education in a safe and secure environment.

Paulding, OH — On Tuesday, May 28th, the Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District teamed up with Paulding FFA students, and program advisors, Mrs. Staci Miller & Ms. Baylee March, to bring an interactive tree education program to Paulding Elementary second graders. Sixty-five students spent the time rotating through three hands-on learning stations designed to help them understand the parts of a tree, what trees need to grow, and why trees play such an important role in the environment.

Students learned by doing — and by becoming trees themselves. In one engaging activity, children acted out the life of a tree, competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients in a fast-paced game that brought science concepts to life. They also decorated their own tree-themed carrying bags and planted a Norway spruce seedling, donated by Paulding SWCD, in a cup to take home with them.  

The program reflects Paulding SWCD’s mission to provide fun, meaningful natural resource education for students of all ages. The partnership with Paulding FFA students added an extra layer of impact, giving high school students the chance to lead activities, guide younger learners, and model stewardship.

“Watching the older students step into leadership roles and connect with the second graders was both encouraging and rewarding,” shared Anna Gurney, Paulding SWCD Outreach and Education Specialist. “It’s exciting to see students of different ages learning together and building appreciation for the natural world.”

The program continues Paulding SWCD’s commitment to conservation education and community collaboration, helping young learners grow their understanding of the environment — one student and one tree at a time.

Written by Anna Gurney, Outreach and Education Specialist, Paulding SWCD 

Big things happening from some very small libraries 📚

Our HS industrial arts students had an incredible time working alongside some of our Paulding 5th grade students to build Little Libraries that will soon be placed throughout our community. These moments—students leading, creating, and giving back—are what it’s all about.

A huge THANK YOU to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative for their generous grant that made this project possible. Because of your support, we’re putting more books into the hands of our kids and helping grow a love of reading across our district.

On to Oakwood next week to build the rest! 

Be on the lookout this spring and summer for one of these near you!

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https://phs.pauldingschools.org/quick-links/photo-galleries