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Parma Heights Today
By the People, for the People
Parma City Schools Superintendent Presents State of the Schools Address
Superintendent Scott Hunt discusses preparing students for the future and the district's upcoming income tax ballot issue.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:03pm
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Parma City Schools Superintendent Scott Hunt presented his first State of the Schools address to the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the district's efforts to prepare students for the future, including advanced placement courses and career-tech programs. Hunt also discussed the district's upcoming ballot issue for a 1.75% earned income tax that would provide property tax relief.
Why it matters
The State of the Schools address provides an opportunity for the superintendent to outline the district's priorities and initiatives to the broader community. With the upcoming ballot issue, the address allows Hunt to directly address voters and make the case for the proposed tax change that would impact both the school district's funding and local residents' property taxes.
The details
During the nearly 50-minute address, Hunt presented a video showcasing the future-focused vision for the district, then engaged the audience with questions about how schools should evolve to develop critical skills. He highlighted the district's advanced placement course offerings and career-tech programs at Normandy High School. A significant portion of the address was dedicated to discussing the district's Issue 3 ballot measure, which would replace three expiring property tax levies with a new 1.75% earned income tax.
- The State of the Schools address was presented on March 19, 2026.
- The Parma City Schools' Issue 3 ballot measure is scheduled for the May 5, 2026 election.
The players
Scott Hunt
The superintendent of Parma City Schools, who presented the State of the Schools address.
Parma City Schools
The public school district serving the cities of Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills.
Parma Area Chamber of Commerce
The local business organization that hosted the State of the Schools address.
What they’re saying
“I actually started off with basically a video that just kind of highlighted what the future is for kids that are in school today.”
— Scott Hunt, Superintendent
“By the time they leave us, the jobs that they're going to step into -- the career paths -- some of those things haven't even been invented yet. So we have to make sure they're ready for that.”
— Scott Hunt, Superintendent
What’s next
Voters in Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills will have the opportunity to approve the Parma City Schools' Issue 3 ballot measure on May 5, 2026, which would replace expiring property tax levies with a new 1.75% earned income tax.
The takeaway
Parma City Schools is taking a proactive approach to preparing students for the future by focusing on advanced academics, career-readiness programs, and securing sustainable funding through the proposed income tax ballot measure. The State of the Schools address allowed the superintendent to directly engage the community and make the case for the district's vision and financial needs.
