A Community Information Update from Streetsboro City Schools
Streetsboro City Schools values transparency and open communication with our community. As conversations continue around the district’s operating levy, some residents have asked questions about school administrator and teacher salaries and how compensation is determined. We want to provide helpful context to ensure information is accurate and understood within the broader picture of how public schools operate.
Public Information and Transparency
All salaries for Ohio public school employees — including administrators, teachers, and support staff — are public record. Compensation is approved by the Streetsboro Board of Education during public meetings and reported annually to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
School administrators, in particular, are licensed professionals who often hold advanced degrees and work year-round contracts that extend well beyond the student calendar. Their roles include overseeing student safety, academic programming, staffing, compliance with state and federal laws, transportation, special education services, and daily operations for approximately 1,900 students.
The district is committed to ensuring residents have access to clear and factual information about how resources are used to support students.
A Common Misconception: Salary Numbers Without Context
Community members sometimes see salary figures online and assume they can be directly compared from one district to another. In reality, compensation varies widely because districts differ in:
Student enrollment and staffing structure
Number of buildings and programs managed
Scope of responsibilities assigned to each administrator
Regional hiring markets and workforce demand
Local funding structures approved by voters
Two administrators with the same title may have very different job expectations depending on the district.
Simply comparing salary numbers without understanding these factors does not provide an accurate picture of how school systems operate.
How Administrator Salaries Are Determined
Administrator compensation is set through Board-approved contracts and reflects a number of professional and operational factors, including:
Years of experience in education and leadership
Advanced degrees and state licensure requirements
Scope of responsibilities and size of the district
Market comparisons within Northeast Ohio
Recruitment and retention in a competitive educational workforce
Length of contracts, which often extend year-round beyond the student calendar
Like many professions, leadership roles in education require specialized credentials and extensive responsibilities that influence compensation levels.
Why Salaries Vary Between Districts
Direct salary comparisons between school districts can be misleading. While job titles may appear similar, responsibilities and district needs can differ significantly. Factors that influence compensation include:
Student enrollment and program offerings
Number of buildings and staff supervised
Special education and student support services
Transportation and operational oversight
Local financial structure and community-approved funding
Each district establishes compensation based on its unique needs and local context.
Our Commitment to Responsible Stewardship
The Streetsboro Board of Education reviews compensation carefully to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to attract and retain strong educational leaders. All salary decisions are made publicly and reflect the district’s commitment to supporting students, staff, and the community.
We appreciate thoughtful dialogue and encourage residents to seek information from official district sources when questions arise.