1. Cincinnati City School District Operating Levy
Body: Cincinnati City School District / Cincinnati Board of Education
Type: Additional
Official Ballot Language: Hamilton County filings classify the measure as "Tax Levy - Additional, 7 mills current expenses"
2. What a Yes Vote Does:
Approves levying an additional 5-year, 7-mill property tax to provide recurring operating revenue (generating approximately $66.3 million annually).
Equal Length: Supports funding classroom educators, academic programs, student support services, career pathways, arts, athletics, extracurricular activities, transportation, school security, and facility maintenance.
3. What a No Vote Does:
Rejects the proposed additional 5-year, 7-mill property tax and prevents the generation of the estimated $66.3 million in annual recurring revenue.
Equal Length: May require future budget processes to consider reductions such as closing/consolidating schools, increasing class sizes, limiting transportation eligibility, reducing security, or cutting extracurriculars.
4. Cost per $100,000 of Home Value (Official Estimate):
$245 per year (or $122.50 per half-year tax bill)
5. Years:
5 years
6. First Year of Collection:
2027
7. Where the Money Goes (As Stated):
Classroom educators, instructional resources, and academic experiences.
Student support for academic, social, emotional, and specialized learning needs.
College and career pathways.
Arts, athletics, enrichment, and extracurricular experiences.
Transportation, school security, technology, maintenance, and allowable priority facility needs..
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