Board president Jennifer Adair called the levy essential because it will build the foundation for the future of CCS students.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Voters have passed a $100 million annual levy proposed by the state’s largest school district, Columbus City Schools.
The levy will cost taxpayers nearly $270 per $100,000 of taxable property value each year.
Here’s a breakdown of the spending provided by the school district:
- $27.5 million for salaries connected to nearly 300 mental health positions funded by pandemic relief funds
- $1.2 million to expand pre-kindergarten programs in six locations
- $19 million to continue existing family and student support services
- $26.8 million for infrastructure improvements; like roofing, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work
- $6.75 million for athletic site improvements
- $23.4 million for renovating learning spaces; like classrooms, auditoriums and cafeterias
Columbus Board of Education President Jennifer Adair released a statement reading:
“On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to thank voters for passing the funding levy. Our students deserve …