The school board is asking voters to consider a five-year, 2.42 operational levy that would generate $3.3 million to fund day-to-day operations if passed.
WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — Anthony Wayne Local Schools is going to voters with a five-year operational levy that will appear on the ballot in March.
The board of education approved a plan to balance the budget at a regular meeting on Monday. The board is now asking voters to consider a five-year, 2.42 operational levy that would generate $3.3 million to fund day-to-day operations if passed and preserve existing services and programs for students.
The school district said they have the lowest effective millage rate in Lucas County and that it has been 10 years since voters approved new operational funding.
“The District works hard to utilize conservative fiscal practices while still providing an outstanding learning experience for our students,” said AWLS superintendent Jim Fritz. “Unfortunately, our federal, state and local revenue is being …