CLEVELAND — Several school districts across Northeast Ohio -- including Medina, Ravenna and Nordonia Hills -- are asking voters to consider levies or bond issues on the ballot during the 2024 primary election on Tuesday, March 19.
3News has compiled a list, broken down by county, of some of the key school levies and bond issues on the ballot in Northeast Ohio.
ASHTABULA COUNTY
Ashtabula Area City School District | Tax levy
If passed, the money will go toward the district's current expenses.
- Length of levy: Continuing period of time
- Millage: 2.9
Buckeye Local School District | Combined tax levy and bond issue
If passed, the money will go toward constructing, furnishing and equipping a new Pre-K-12 school. Additionally, the money will go towards a new athletic stadium and general permanent improvements.
- Length of levy: Containing period of time /37 years
- Dollar amount: $46.6 million
- Millage: 0.5
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Brooklyn City School District | Bond issue
The Brooklyn City School District has placed a $20 million bond issue on the March ballot. If passed, the money will go towards constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, furnishing and improving district buildings.
- Length of levy: 37 years
- Dollar amount: $20 million
Richmond Heights Local School District | Combined tax levy and bond issue
If passed, the money will go toward constructing, furnishing, and equipping school facilities as well as renovating and improving existing facilities. Additionally, money will be used for current operating expenses.
- Length of levy: Continuing period of time /37 years
- Millage: 5.6/5.85
- Dollar amount: $15.4 million
Cuyahoga Heights Local School District | Tax levy
According to Cuyahoga Heights Schools, if passed, the funds would help maintain excellent educational services and support necessary building repairs.
- Length of levy: Continuing period of time
- Millage: 8
- Dollar amount: $3.5 million
MEDINA COUNTY
If passed, the money will go toward current operating expenses and supporting students. Medina City Schools are seeking the levy to achieve stability, consistency, reduced election costs and long-term planning.
- Length of levy: Continuing period of time
- Millage: 7.5
- Dollar amount: $14.4 million
PORTAGE COUNTY
If passed, the funding will go toward emergency requirements for the Ravenna City School District.
- Length of levy: 5 years
- Millage: 6.9
- Dollar amount: $2.7 million
STARK COUNTY
Lake Local School District | Tax levy
If passed, the money will go toward current operating expenses.
- Length of levy: 5 years
- Millage: 9.5
Marlington Local School District | Tax levy
If passed, the money will go toward general permanent improvements.
- Length of levy: 5 years
- Millage: 2.9
SUMMIT COUNTY
Mogadore Local School District | Tax levy
According to the Keep Mogadore Schools Strong, the levy will fund a portion of the forecasted deficit at the end of next school year. The district had to cut 5% of its expenses at the end of last year.
- Length of levy: 5 years
- Millage: 5.9
Nordonia Hills City School District: Tax levy
The district will appropriate the funds to benefit the district by allocating them to three primary areas: Capital improvements for aging school facilities and systems, enhancement of educational programs and safety and security improvements.
- Length of levy: Continuing period of time
- Millage: 5
