Which central Ohio school levies were approved by voters

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COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — Several public school districts is central Ohio were asking for funds this election season through levies and bond issues.

Many levies and bonds will express cost in millage, the rate property is taxed in Ohio, rather than a dollar value. A mill is defined as one-tenth of a cent, and millage is the factor applied to a property's assessed value to calculate tax revenue. The amount in dollars is then typically expressed as how much money someone would own per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value, which is calculated by each county auditor.

Bexley City School District — Issue 36

Bexley schools asked for a five-year incremental levy totally 15 mills to fund its daily operational expenses. The incremental levy will introduce 5 mills in 2025 and 2.5 additional mills each year until 2029, costing taxpayers $527 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value by the end of the five years.

Community members have voiced concerns about a possible upcoming request to fund facility construction — including developing a recent $6 million land purchase — and the overall cost of the levy if it passes, as well as worries about the projected 30-60 staff positions that may be cut if the levy fails.

Buckeye Valley Local School District

Buckeye Valley requested a $100 million bond levy phased in over two years to construct a high school. The 4.46 mills levy would also build new arts and athletic spaces, although some residents have voiced concerns about the annual cost. The district said the bond levy would cost taxpayers $156 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value each year once it's phased in.

Grandview Heights City School District — Issue 37

Grandview Heights' nearly $70 million bond levy appeared to be heading for passage with 71% of the precincts counted.

The funds would go toward building a new elementary school and improving the district's athletic complex. According to the district, the levy would cost taxpayers $243 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value annually.

The new elementary school would replace the nearly 100-year-old Stevenson Elementary, which district representatives said can no longer accommodate the needs of 21st Century students. The athletic complex is nearly 80 years old, and would receive $17.3 million of the $70 million generated under the bond levy for renovations.

Groveport Madison Local School District — Issue 38

Groveport Madison's 2.44 mills bond issue would build three new middle schools. These would replace current facilities with open floor plans, which the district said creates safety concerns and distracting environments. The bond issue would cost taxpayers $84.24 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value, giving the district $78.3 million in bonds for the construction.

Hilliard City School District — Issue 39

Hilliard City Schools had a combined 6.9 mills operating levy and 1.84 mills bond issue on the ballot, which would cost taxpayers $242 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value. The district said the levy would fund a continuation of its current operations, while the bond issue would pay for the construction of three new elementary schools.

Some taxpayers voiced concerns about the cost and alleged the district should cut spending, pointing to staff hired using COVID-19 one-time funding. However, Hilliard City Schools said the funds are crucial, and if the levy fails they will have to cut 97 staff positions and drastically increase pay-to-play fees for students.

Madison-Plains Local School District

Madison-Plains schools sought a combined $35 million bond issue and $233,000 levy to fund a new school building for grades K-8, many of which are currently taught in trailers. The 4.3 mills request would cost taxpayers $151 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value. Some taxpayers voiced concerns about the building plans and the 37-year duration of the request, but the district argues the new building is necessary.

Marysville Exempted Village School District

Marysville schools sought a 5.5 mills emergency operating levy, its first operating levy in 16 years. If passed, it would cost taxpayers $192.50 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value each year to prevent budget cuts. If the levy fails, the district expects to increase pay-to-participate fees and to cut 30 staff positions.

New Albany-Plain Local School District — Issue 40

New Albany-Plain schools asked for a $135 million bond issue to build a new elementary school, labs and common areas, and renovate other district facilities. The district said the bond issue's timing may result in a net tax decrease for residents who have paid into the expiring Community Authority tax. Those who have paid are asked to continue paying 1.45 of the expiring 1.95 mills to fund the district, while those who are not paying into the Community Authority would owe $50.75 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value.

Reynoldsburg City School District — Issue 41

Reynoldsburg schools asked for a 6.65 mills levy to continue funding its current operations, which would cost taxpayers $233 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value. Reynoldsburg said if the levy fails, the district would limit staff salaries and benefits and cut extracurricular funding. Those against Issue 41 said they are concerned about the district overspending, but Reynoldsburg schools said the annual $8.5 million revenue is needed.

Westerville City School District — Issue 44

Westerville schools' Issue 44 was a combined 1.66 mills bond issue and 4.9 mills operating levy. Westerville said the levy funds would support its daily operations, while the bond issue would allow the district to fund renovations and additions at four schools. It would cost taxpayers $172 per $100,000 of their home's appraisal value. Those against Issue 44 voiced concerns about the district's spending and its decision to rescind its religious release program, but the district said the funds are necessary to avoid a $20.8 million revenue shortage.