Why is the renewal levy needed?
Some of the primary ways this money is used in our general fund budget include:
• Personnel Costs: salaries & benefits for teachers, administrators, and staff (82%)
• Educational Materials: textbooks, workbooks, software and classroom supplies
• Utilities and Maintenance: electricity, water, and other costs to operate buildings
• Transportation: fuel and upkeep for school buses.
When did this levy first appear on the ballot?
This emergency levy was first passed in 2012.
$1 of the generated levy value from 2012 is now .69 cents due to inflation.
How much will the levy generate?
This Fixed Sum 5-yr will generate $4.64 million dollars per year.
Securing the "Nuts and Bolts" of Our District -Â
Without Increasing Your Taxes
Investing in our Spartans means securing the future of our entire community. The Boardman Local Schools Renewal Levy is a critical annual revenue that funds daily operations, utilities, and dedicated staff—the essential nuts and bolts of our district.
Current Boardman Schools Revenues & Expenses
What happened to building a new 4-6 building?
What is a Fixed Sum levy?
Beginning in 2026, Ohio school districts are required to use the term "fixed-sum levy" instead of "emergency levy" because of recent state property tax reforms passed by the Ohio Legislature.
In November of 2022, the district asked for a change to a Permanent Improvement levy to make it continuous and voters approved. During this process, the estimated cost of construction rose significantly due to inflation and interest rates. Even coupled with an improved state share in building cost, the annual borrowing costs for the district were too steep to merit further progress.
We acknowledge that we should have communicated this more clearly. A facilities committee is currently being established to continue to monitor the economic factors and potential for an overall Facilities Plan for the district.