Episode 62 - Paul Daniels - New Richmond Schools Levy

Episode 62 - Paul Daniels - New Richmond Schools Levy

April 29, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 62

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Paul Daniels discusses the financial challenges facing New Richmond Schools and the upcoming May Levy.

  Ep. 62 — Paul Daniels on New Richmond Schools, District Finances, and the May Levy   This special midweek episode is part of Let’s Talk Clermont’s election week coverage ahead of the May 5 primary. We get into the adjusted release schedule, preview the rest of the week’s election-focused interviews, and then we focus on New Richmond Exempted Village School District and the financial challenges behind its upcoming levy.  Interview — Paul Daniels, Superintendent of New Richmond Exempted Village School District   Paul Daniels joins the show to talk about his background in education, how he came to New Richmond, and what he stepped into during his first year as superintendent. The conversation covers the district’s size, structure, and geography, along with the lasting financial impact of the Beckjord and Zimmer plant closures and what that has meant for a district that now depends much more heavily on local homeowners and farmers for revenue.  We also talk about the district’s budget reality in practical terms. We discuss staffing reductions, transportation pressures, class size targets, rising operating costs, and the challenge of maintaining student…

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