/tags/school-levy School Levy en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:04:00 GMT /2024-10-08/a-tale-of-two-levies-ohio-districts-ask-voters-for-money In addition to the presidential, senatorial and legislative races, thousands of Ohioans will vote on school levies next month. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:04:00 GMT /2024-10-08/a-tale-of-two-levies-ohio-districts-ask-voters-for-money Zack Carreon, WVXU /politics-government/2024-06-25/columbus-city-schools-facilities-task-force-issues-list-of-recommended-building-closures The final recommended list was determined from nine scenarios where multiple schools were considered for closure. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:50:12 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-25/columbus-city-schools-facilities-task-force-issues-list-of-recommended-building-closures Jared Clayton Brown, George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-05-08/20-schools-considered-for-closure-under-initial-columbus-school-board-recommendations The schools are spread across Columbus. Most are elementary schools, but there are some high schools and middle schools that could get the axe. Wed, 08 May 2024 14:16:51 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-08/20-schools-considered-for-closure-under-initial-columbus-school-board-recommendations George Shillcock /politics-government/2024-03-21/olentangy-schools-superintendent-says-districts-needs-wont-disappear-with-failed-levy Delaware County voters shot down the Olentangy Schools levy by a margin of about two to one on Tuesday, leaving the district wondering how to deal with projected growth. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:35:08 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-21/olentangy-schools-superintendent-says-districts-needs-wont-disappear-with-failed-levy Allie Vugrincic /2023-11-29/why-ohio-has-more-school-levies-than-any-other-state A nuance in Ohio’s property tax law means the state’s school districts are on the ballot year after year after year. That can lead to fatigue and make levies hard to pass. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:58:00 GMT /2023-11-29/why-ohio-has-more-school-levies-than-any-other-state Kendall Crawford /2023-11-28/fifth-times-the-charm-how-one-ohio-school-district-finally-got-its-levy-passed Bowling Green City School District has asked voters for money to construct a new high school building five times. Levies asking for additional school funds have become rarer and harder to pass in the state. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:05:00 GMT /2023-11-28/fifth-times-the-charm-how-one-ohio-school-district-finally-got-its-levy-passed Kendall Crawford /show/all-sides/2023-11-02/columbus-other-local-districts-to-vote-on-levies-in-upcoming-election Residents in Columbus, Dublin, Canal Winchester and Groveport are being asked to consider school levies during this election cycle. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2023-11-02/columbus-other-local-districts-to-vote-on-levies-in-upcoming-election /news/2022-08-17/columbus-school-board-delays-levy-and-bond-issue-that-was-slated-for-november-ballot The bond issue is seen as a critical part of the district's facilities master plan to eventually build 19 new schools. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:49:07 GMT /news/2022-08-17/columbus-school-board-delays-levy-and-bond-issue-that-was-slated-for-november-ballot Steve Brown /news/2022-05-19/columbus-city-schools-levy-and-bond-issue-for-new-schools-on-november-ballot The Columbus Board of Education signed off Tuesday on a plan to place a 4.7 mill permanent improvement levy and a $680 million bond on the November ballot. Thu, 19 May 2022 16:41:12 GMT /news/2022-05-19/columbus-city-schools-levy-and-bond-issue-for-new-schools-on-november-ballot Matthew Rand /news/2020-11-19/gahanna-school-levy-ohio-senate-race-qualify-for-recounts Two Franklin County races from this month's electon are headed for recounts.Certified elections results from the Franklin County Board of Elections show a… Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:43:11 GMT /news/2020-11-19/gahanna-school-levy-ohio-senate-race-qualify-for-recounts Steve Brown