The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) has approved more than $154 million in state funding for school construction projects in six Ohio school districts.

Combined with $181 million in local funding, these projects represent more than $336 million in public construction work, the commission says.

“OFCC is excited to partner with these districts to build high-quality, flexible learning environments that support their community’s vision for educational success,” says OFCC Executive Director Cheryl J. Lyman.

The local districts have already secured funds though bond elections; the state's share will enable them to move forward with the projects.

The breakdown of state and local allocations

• Cuyahoga Falls City School District: State funding of $32.8 million and local funding of $55.8 million will provide $88.6 million to build a school campus for grades 6 to 8
• Manchester Local School District: State funding of  $11.7 million and local funding of  $14.8 million will provide $26.5 million to build a new high school.
  
• Rolling Hills Local School District: State funding of $21.5 million and local funding of $22.4 million  will provide  $43.9  million for high school renovations and additions.
  
• Triway Local School District: State funding of $20.7 million  and local funding of $42.1 million will provide $62.8 million to build a preK-12 campus.
  
• United Local School District: State funding of $29 million  and local funding of $20.1 million will provide $49.1 million to construct a preK-12 school facility.
  
• Valley View Local District: State funding of  $39.3 million and local funding of $26.2 million  will provide $65.5 million to build a preK-12 school facility.