AKRON, Ohio — Voters have passed Akron Public Schools’ proposed operating levy and bond issue.
The levy, which passed during the Nov. 5 general election, will cost taxpayers nearly $311 per $100,000 of taxable property value each year.
57.71% of voters voted in favor of the levy while 42.29% voted against the levy.
With the levy passing, the money will go toward constructing, furnishing and equipping a new high school to replace the existing North High School.
The money will also go toward constructing, furnishing, and equipping new facilities and help with current operating expenses.
The levy was the first one Akron Public Schools placed on the ballot in 12 years.
School officials said that it was needed as operating expenses have increased due to inflation, the school is getting less revenue from the state of Ohio, and a new North High School is necessary due to the aging and costly repairs of the facility built in 1931.
More information on the levy can be found HERE.
